Bleideag sweater knitting pattern by Ysolda Teague

The designer : Ysolda Teague is one of the best-known knitting designers, notably with her flagship model, the Ishbel shawl. She offers us original models with attention to detail and a lot of creativity in construction and knitting techniques.

The Bleidaeg sweater by Ysolda Teague

The model: magnificent jacquard sweater, knitted in the round from bottom to top. The sleeves are assembled to the body then the yoke is also knitted in the round. The body is knitted in a basic Aran yarn, and the yoke is knitted in small quantities of more precious yarns.

The pattern: the original pattern in English is printed on Bristol sheets and its translation into French (no download possible).

Equipment

circular needle 5mm.

The sample

10cm: 16 stitches over 21 rounds, in stockinette stitch in the round.

The sizes

1[2, 3, 4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) [12, 13, 14, 15]

chest circumference: 95[100, 105, 110, 115, 120] (125, 130, 135, 140, 145) [150, 155, 160, 165]cm

presented with 17.5cm of ease.

The wool

Son Aran

MC: 625[645, 690, 735, 765, 800] (860, 905, 945, 965, 1030) [1080, 1110, 1160, 1215]m

CC1: 550[50, 55, 60, 60, 65] (70, 75, 75, 80, 85) [85, 90, 95, 100]m

CC2: 40[45, 45, 50, 50, 55] (55, 60, 65, 65, 70) [70, 75, 75, 80]m

CC3: 30[30, 35, 35, 40, 40] (45, 45, 45, 50, 50) [55, 55, 60, 60]m

Threads used

MC: Ístex Létt Lopi (100% Icelandic wool, 109yds / 100m, 50g) – 0005 Black Heather

CC: Einrúm L+2 (92% Icelandic Wool, 8% Thai Silk, 102yds / 93m, 50g).

CC1 – 2005
CC2 – 2001
CC3 – 2008

Our wool and knitting partner offers a wide choice of wools.

photo credit: Ysolda Teague