Seele Sweater

Seele is a German noun meaning “soul.” It refers to the human soul or essence, something beyond the physical that represents one’s true self, emotions, and consciousness. "Seele" can also describe a person’s heart or character, a gentle soul. The Seele sweater captures the beauty that exists within us and around us. Recognizing goodness and a “beautiful soul” in others, especially during adversity, brings solace. We all do our best and that is enough. We are enough.

This sweater is knitted top‑down in the round, beginning with shaping at the neck and shoulders. Stitches for the sleeves and neckline I-cord trim are picked up from the edges and continued in the round. The model in the photo has a bust measurement of 85 cm / 33” and is wearing Size 1, with a finished bust circumference of 108.5 cm / 43.5”. The pattern includes four sizes; choose the one that suits you best. See the size chart on the last page.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4)
Finished bust circumference: approx. 108.5 (127.5) 148.5 (167.5) cm / 43.5 (51) 59.5 (67) inches
Yarn: 520 (615) 725 (830) g Linkulla Spinneri DK Alpaca (100 % Finnish alpaca, 100 g = 200 m / 284 yds) OR approx. 1045 (1230) 1445 (1660) m / 1145 (1345) 1580 (1815) yds.
Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4, and 4.0 mm / US 6 circular needles (100 cm / 40”) for the magic loop technique used for the sleeves and neck I-cord trim.
Gauge: 21 sts × 30 rows / rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over Stockinette Stitch with 4.0 mm / US 6 needles when knitting flat and in the round.
Other notions: Removable and regular stitch markers, scrap yarn or a stitch cord and tapestry needle.
Techniques used: German short rows, increasing and decreasing, Backwards Loop Cast-On cast‑on, I‑cord bind‑off, and Italian bind‑off.

Lovely knitting moments!