Heia Rundgenser (sweater pattern)

The Heia Rundgenser is a simple sweater with a round yoke and straight, wide sleeves. The edges feature a wide rib (knit 7 purl 1) finished with a small rolled edge. It is worked in the round, from top down. First, the neckband is worked in ribbing. Next, the yoke in stockinette stitch with increases worked on selected rounds until the yoke reaches the correct circumference. The work is then divided, and the stitches for the sleeves are placed on separate threads or stitch holders. New stitches are cast in under the sleeves, and the body is worked in the round, finishing with the same ribbed edge as the neckband. Finally, the sleeve stitches are transferred back on the needles and each sleeve is worked in the round individually and finished with the same ribbed edge. 

The Heia series is a collection of patterns designed with the complete beginner in mind. The garment is simple to make and no abbreviations are used in the instructions. All techniques are described in detail, and useful tips are provided throughout. 

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL

Measurements 

Circumference: 102 (107) 1116 (124) 133 (142) 156 cm [40.25 (42) 45.75 (48.75) 52.5 (56) 61.5 inches]
Total length: 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm [18.75 (19.75) 20.5 (21.25) 22 (22.75) 23.5 inches]
Sleeve length: 44 (43) 43 (42) 41 (40) 39 cm [17.25 (17) 17 (16.5) 16.25 (15.75) 15.25 inches]

Positive Ease

+ 18-22 cm [7-8 inches]

Yarn

Rauma Fivel

Yarn Quantity 

450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

Suggested Needles

80 cm [32 inches] circular needles, size 4.5 mm [US 7]

80 cm [32 inches] circular needles, size 3.5 mm [US 4]

40cm [16 inches] circular needles and double pointed needles, size 4.5 mm [US 7]

40cm [16 inches] circular needles and double pointed needles, size 3.5 mm [US 4]

 Gauge

10 cm [4 inches] = 18 stitches in width in stockinette stitch using larger needles