Sleipnir knitting pattern, Print

Instructions for Jenna K's Sleipnir sweater in Finnish and in print.

Horses have many different meanings in folklore and world mythology; they are symbols of power, strength, courage and loyalty. In Norse mythology, Odin has an eight-legged horse called Slepnir, who lives in Asgard and helps warriors find their way to Valhalla after they die.

The inspiration for this design comes from a Viking Age runestone found in Gotland, Sweden. Tjängviden stone is painted in terracotta and white; it depicts Odin with his horse Sleipnir, Valkyrias and a longboat.

The sweater is knitted seamlessly in the round from top to bottom and the body is narrowed at the waist.

YARN RECOMMENDATION: Knitting for Oliven Heavy merino , 50g/125m (recommended yarn is Retrosaria Brusca, 50g/125m)

SIZES: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Chest circumference: 108.5 (117, 127.5, 140, 150.5, 161) cm

OUTLET

Main color : 6 ( 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) collect or 720 ( 790, 920, 1 020, 1100, 1180) m
Pattern color of the arch: 2 ( 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) collect or 200 ( 225, 250, 280, 310, 330) sts

STICKS :

Circular needles 3.5 mm for 40 cm and 80 cm rib.
Circular needles 4 mm 40 cm and 80 cm for plain knitting and embroidery.

Double pointed needles 3.5 mm and 4 mm.

KNIT DENSITY :

20 loops x 24 layers = 10 cm x 10 cm stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

OTHER SUPPLIES:
Loop markers, a knitting needle and coarse thread