Knitting pattern for Rikke Bloom Mohair Sweater by Rikke Jönsson

Rikke Bloom Mohair Sweater is a mohair version of Rikke Bloom Sweater – an eye–catching sweater featuring a distinctive color pattern where the contrast colors stand out clearly against a soft and vibrant background color.

In this version, the background color is worked using three strands of silk mohair (Önling No 10) held together throughout the entire piece. The background color is worked as a fade, where you replace one of the three strands at a time so the colors blend naturally into one another without abrupt changes. The contrast color is worked with one strand throughout, using either Önling No 1 or Önling No 3. This creates a delicate contrast to the airy mohair base and highlights the pattern in an elegant way.

The pattern includes detailed instructions for color changes in both the background colors og the pattern colors. 

The sweater has a roomy fit with 20–30 cm / 8–12 inches of positive ease, giving it a relaxed and feminine look. Choose your size based on the fit you prefer.

Rikke Bloom Mohair Sweater combines the Rikke-series' characteristic simplicity with a vibrant and colorful pattern. The light mohair gives the sweater an exclusive, airy feel, while the design balances the timeless with a modern, playful expression. Find the entire Rikke-series here.

Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Language: The pattern is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian and German

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Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)6XL

Measurements
Bust circumference: (108)112(120)128(136)144(152)156(160)168 cm / (42.75)44.25(47.25)50.5(53.75)56.75(60)61.5(63)66.25 inches – after washing and blocking
Corresponding to the following snug body measurements in bust circumference: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32.25)35(37.5)39.75(42)45.25(48.5)51.5(54.75)57.75 inches

Length: (55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62(63)64 cm / (21.75)22.25(22.5)23(23.25)23.75(24.25)24.5(25)25.25 inches
Sleeve length (long sleeves): (47)45(44)42(40)38(36)35(34)32 cm / (18.5)17.75(17.25)16.5(15.75)15(14.25)13.75(13.5)12.5 inches

The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 20–30 cm / 8–12 inches. If you prefer a sweater with a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. The model in the pictures has a bust measurement of 97 cm / 38.25 inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 31 cm / 12 inches.

Color choice:
Grey-brown version:
Main color 1 (MC1): Slate grey (004) or Light grey (8463) x , Önling No 10
Main color 2 (MC2): Bark brown (013) or Elephant grey (8030) x, Önling No 10
Main color 3 (MC3): Cold light beige (006) or Grey beige (0664), Önling No 10
Contrast color 1 (CC1): Off white (007) or Warm light beige (016), Önling No 3
Contrast color 2 (CC2): Cherry blossom (047), Önling No 1
Contrast color 3 (CC3): Bark brown melange (013m), Önling No 1
Contrast color 4 (CC4): Dark slate melange (002m), Önling No 1
Contrast color 5 (CC5): Ice blue (048), Önling No 3

Chocolate-brown version:
Main color 1 (MC1): Black x, Önling No 10
Main color 2 (MC2): Coffee brown (026), Önling No 10
Main color 3 (MC3): Linen (005) / beige (0349), Önling No 10
Contrast color 1 (CC1): Ice blue (048), Önling No 3
Contrast color 2 (CC2): Warm light beige melange (016m), Önling No 1
Contrast color 3 (CC3): Coffee brown (026), Önling No 1
Contrast color 4 (CC4): Off white (007) or Cold light beige melange / marzipan (006m), Önling No 1
Contrast color 5 (CC5): Black (001), Önling No 3

Materials
Main color 1: (100)125(125)150(150)150(175)175(200)200 g / (4)5(5)6(6)6(7)7(8)8 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Main color 2: (100)100(100)100(100)125(125)125(125)150 g / (4)4(4)4(4)5(5)5(5)6 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Main color 3: (100)100(100)100(100)125(125)125(125)150 g / (4)4(4)4(4)5(5)5(5)6 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Worked with three strands Önling No 10 as the main color held together throughout.

Contrast color 1: (50)50(50)50(100)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(2)2(2)2(2)2 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast color 2: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast color 3: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast color 4: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50(50)50 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1(1)1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast color 5: (50)50(50)50(100)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(2)2(2)2(2)2 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Worked with either one strand Önling No 3 or Önling No 1 as the contrast color throughout.

Recommended circular needles size 3,5 and 4,5 mm / US 4 and 7, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)

Stitch markers
Stitch holder

Gauge 20 sts and 23 rows in pattern on needle size 4,5 mm / US 7 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
The entire sweater is worked in color pattern. Begin with the back, which is first worked back and forth with short rows at the neck to shape the shoulders. Then pick up and knit stitches along the left shoulder and shape the front on that side. Next do the same on the right front, just mirrored, and when the neckline shaping is finished, cast on stitches at center front. Join the work to work in the round in color pattern for the remainder of the body. Finish with a rib edge. The neckband is worked in rib pattern. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted along the armhole edge, work color pattern in the round, and finish with a rib edge.