Gabba - White Reindeer - Norwegian Knitting Pattern

Gabba - White Reindeer - Norwegian Knitting Pattern

75,00 NOK

Gabba - White Reindeer - Norwegian Knitting Pattern

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75,00 NOK

According to the Sami creation myth, Gabba, the white reindeer, was called down from heaven by the god Ipmil on the rays of the sun god Beaivi. Ipmil then used the animal's body parts to create a new and better world. It is said that the reindeer herder who has many white reindeer in their herd is blessed, as the white animals have a strong connection to the spirit world.

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Gabba - White Reindeer - Norwegian Knitting Pattern
Sizes and fit

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Bust circumference: 89 (98) 107 (116) 124 (133) 142 cm

Body length: 36 (38) 40 (41) 42 (43) 44 cm – or desired length

Sleeve length: 44 (45) 46 (47) 48 (49) 50 cm – or desired length

Upper arm circumference: 37 (38) 40 (42) 43 (45) 47 cm

Yarn, needles, and gauge

Yarn: Luna and Varde from Hillesvåg

Gauge: 18 stitches = 10 cm

Recommended needles: Needles no. 3.5 and no. 4.5

Circular needles 100, 80 and 40 cm, as well as double-pointed needles for sleeves (or 100 cm circular needle for Magic Loop).

Yarn consumption:

Colour 1: 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 skeins

Colour 2: 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skeins

About the recipe

Construction: Gabba is knitted bottom-up with a yoke and circular decreases.

Fit: The length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted as desired.

Technique: The sweater is knitted in the round in stockinette stitch and colorwork with multiple colors.

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