Karl Johan Sweater
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By summer’s end, when the nighttime temperatures just begin to drop and the rains become more frequent, large numbers of brown-capped mushrooms start popping up from the mossy floors of the pine forests of Scandinavia. These are the “Karl Johan svamp” (Boletus edulis), which announce the beginning of the autumn season. Named after these heralds of fall, the Karl Johan Sweater is a classic-style turtleneck, and will become one of your basic garments for the cold-weather months. The Karl Johan Sweater is worked seamlessly with two strands held together (one strand of Merino and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair), top down and in the round in stockinette stitch, with ribbed folded-over collar and edges. The sweater has an elegant construction, with modified contiguous saddle shoulders, short-row shaping to lower the front neckline, and gently balloon-shaped sleeves.
The Karl Johan Sweater is size inclusive, and the sweater is designed to be worn with a positive ease of approx. 0 - 10 cm [0 - 4]".Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 53 (55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 66, 68) cm [203⁄4 , 213⁄4 , 221⁄2, 231⁄4, 24, 243⁄4, 26, 263⁄4)]"; chest circumference: approx. 91 (95, 102, 110, 118, 128, 134, 138) cm [353⁄4 (371⁄2, 39, 411⁄2, 441⁄2, 473⁄4, 523⁄4, 54 1⁄4)]"; sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 42 (43, 45, 45, 43, 42, 42, 42) cm [161⁄2 (17, 173⁄4, 173⁄4, 18, 17, 161⁄2, 16 1⁄2, 161⁄2)]"; collar length: approx. 18 cm [7"]
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino 250 m [273 yd] per 50 g [1.8 oz], fingering-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls; 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m [246 yd] per 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
Sample is in size M, in Merino, Bark colorway, and Soft Silk Mohair, Hazel colorway
Needles: 4.5 mm / US7 circular needle in cable length 80 cm [32"] and 3.5 mm / US4 double-pointed needles, in size to obtain gauge, and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needle for Italian bind off method
Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm [4"] in stockinette stitch with 4.5 mm / US7 needle -
Customer Reviews
Chel********rich
Wore it to my first in-person interview in two years and got three compliments before lunch the fit is polished relaxed and intentional the wool blend feels expensive but wears like a favorite old friend and the package arrived with a reusable cotton drawstring bag — such thoughtful service
Lau*******oppe
Grabbed this before a surprise weekend trip to Vermont and it saved me the fabric is thick enough for chilly mornings but breathable for afternoon walks the stitching is flawless and the tag is printed not sewn — no scratchy neck drama absolute win
Mrs.********* Bins
Soft and stylish yes but the charcoal shade looked slightly lighter online than in person and took 6 days to arrive still very happy with how it layers over collared shirts and holds up to daily wear
Ma*****ob
Finally found a sweater that doesn’t itch or shrink this one kept its shape after machine washing cold and drying flat the texture is luxe but not fussy and the neckline sits perfectly no gaping no turtleneck regret just pure quiet confidence
Ms. *********enner
Wore it teaching yoga last Sunday stayed warm during shavasana but didn’t overheat during flow the fabric moved with me no pulling at the shoulders and the color stayed vibrant even after hand-washing twice feels like it’ll be my go-to for years
Desti**********lder
Great quality and true to size love the minimalist vibe though the sleeves ran just a hair long for my 5'10 frame easy fix with a quick fold but wish they offered a tall option still very happy with my purchase
Miss ***********hard V
Felt like wrapping myself in a hug the first time I wore it the ribbed cuffs stay snug without digging in and the drape over my hips is flattering not boxy shipped fast and the note inside said 'Made with care' — gave me chills in the best way
Kar*******mpel
Needed something warm but not bulky for my remote work calls and this sweater delivered the fabric breathes beautifully no static cling no pilling after three washes and the fit is so clean under blazers love how it solved my 'sweater-vest-or-sweatshirt' dilemma
Kirs********ltz
Wore this Karl Johan Sweater to my sister's autumn picnic and instantly felt cozy yet put-together the soft knit hugged my shoulders just right and the rich oatmeal tone made me look effortlessly stylish plus it arrived in 2 days with zero packaging fuss I’m already planning my next order