Cykeltur

a new Saddle Ziggurat

Cykeltur sweater modelled, back view
Cykeltur knitted in Hjelholts Håndværksgarn (colour Lys Grå 02 (Light Grey)
Domed cuff, split hem

Cykeltur (a Ravelry link) is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry.

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Cykeltur (’bike ride’) is roomy but not bulky, cosy yet stylish, and the perfect sweater for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike.

Soft and lofty Håndværksgarn, a Danish-spun aran blend of Gotland and merino from Hjelholts Uldspinderi, makes this both a speedy and pleasing knit.

The split hem is hip-friendly, a split and tied collar can be rakish or cosy or both – the domed turned-up cuffs are just for fun but they will also keep your wrists snug and warm.

There is some (optional) shaping but the general fit is relaxed.

This is the first Åsa Tricosa pattern available also in Danish. 🇩🇰
(a German 🇩🇪 version is coming soon)

Gabriele’s Cykeltur (longer and with collar split along just one side; photo © Gabriele Dietrich) & mine
  • Everything (except the collar) is knitted in one go, top to bottom
  • No seaming
  • Sleeves are knitted in the round from cap to cuff
  • Optional bust dart
  • Split collar tied with tie-cords
  • Photo & video tutorials
  • Helpful Table to keep track of increases from shoulder to underarm cast on
Hjelholt sweater modelled, back view
Cykeltur sweater modelled, front view
Split collar with optional tie cords

(For a general overview of the Ziggurat method, have a look here.)

Ziggurat method

FIT
Relaxed with approx 10–14 cm / 4–5.5” ease and slightly dropped shoulder

TO FIT SIZES
81 (86, 91, 97, 102) [107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 137] cm
32 (34, 36, 38, 40) [42, 44, 46, 50, 54] inches

Garment Bust Measurement
92 (99, 103.5, 108, 110.5) [120, 124.5, 129.5, 136.5, 148] cm
36.25 (39, 40.75, 42.5 43.5) [47.25, 49, 51, 53.75, 58.25] inches

YARN

Hjelholts Håndværksgarn (aran, Gotland & merino, 200 m (219 yds) per 100 g)
Lys Grå 02 (Light Grey) x 5 (6, 6, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8, 8, 9] skeins

approx YARDAGE
1000 (1050, 1100, 1200, 1200) [1350, 1400, 1450, 1600, 1750] m
1100 (1150, 1250, 1350, 1350) [1450, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1850] yds

GAUGE
17 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm (4″) over stocking stitch

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
5 mm (US 8) circular needle, 80 – 100 cm (32 – 40”)
or size to obtain gauge
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 60 – 100 cm (24 – 40”)
Stitch holders; stitch markers

Cykeltur sweater modelled, detail of collar

TECHNIQUES linked to and used in the pattern

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