Knitwear Inspired by the Sea
Modern knitting patterns with a timeless, coastal soul. Each design carries the rhythm of the sea, a sense of quiet, and a touch of Nordic heritage.
For those who love sweaters and slow moments.
Knitting Patterns
Skalø Sweater is a co-design by two knitters from different countries, inspired by slow island days, salty air and the soft warmth of the spring sun. It’s a relaxed drop shoulder sweater, combining honeycomb cables with colourwork into a fabric that feels easy to wear and easy to love. A sweater made for wandering and dreaming, like the memory of carefree summers by the sea.
Aalloilla Knit x Vibely Strik
Construction
Skalø Sweater is a top-down sweater with dropped shoulders and triangular back shaping. The sweater can be worked with colorwork including a contrast color, or it can be worked with simply one color and replace the colorwork with twisted purl stitches. First the back is worked with German Short Rows in stockinette. Once short rows are complete, the pattern is worked back and forth according to the chart until the desired armhole depth. Back stitches are placed on hold while stitches are picked up individually for each shoulder, with increases made for the neckline while working in the pattern. The two shoulders are then joined for the front and the front piece is worked back and forth until the desired armhole depth. Then the front and back pieces are joined and the rest of the sweater is worked in the round according to the pattern. The body is finished with wide 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2). Sleeves are worked individually in the round by picking up stiches around each armhole and working in stockinette with a small cable strip and gradual decreases to give sleeves a slight narrowing shape. Colorwork is worked just around the cuff off the sleeve before working in wide 2x2 ribbing. Stitches are then picked up around the neck opening, and the neckband is worked in 2x2 ribbing and folded down.
The pattern is in English.
Sizing
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 112 (120) 128 (136) 144 (152) 160 cm
Body length (from underarm incl. hem): 58 (59) 60 (61) 63 (64) 65 cm
Sleeve length (from underarm incl. hem): 43 cm
Upper sleeve circumference: 36 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 cm
Recommended positive ease: recommended positive ease of 25-30 cm for the smaller sizes and gradually less ease for the larger sizes
Needles
4.5 mm (40 & 80/100 cm) circular needles for colorwork section (main needles)
5.5 mm (40 & 80/100 cm) circular needles for cable section
4 mm (40 & 80/100 cm) circular needles for ribbing
Gauge
20 stitches x 24 rows with 4.5 mm needles in the pattern
Materials
Peruvian from Filcolana (100% wool, 50 g = 100 m)
Main color: 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 g
Contrast color: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 g
Pattern available also here: https://www.vibelystrik.eu/patterns
Dyynit Sweater is an all-over colorwork raglan design inspired by the soft, flowing shapes of sand dunes in Hanko. It echoes the natural lines the wind draws on the shore; abstract, earthy and grounding. This sweater features raglan lines with a slipped stitch detail, adding a subtle architectural touch. A piece that invites slowness, warmth and connection to nature.
Construction
First, a 1x1 ribbed neckband is worked and folded down double. The neckline is a relaxed crew neck shape, worked slightly wider than a standard collar. Then German Short Rows are worked in stockinette back and forth in the MC across the upper back to give the neck added length and better shape. Raglan increases then begin at the same time as working the pattern to the underarms. Sleeves are then divided from the body and the rest of the body is worked in the round in the pattern until desired length. Then sleeves are worked individually in the pattern in the round with shaping decreases until desired length. All hems are finished with a simple 1x1 ribbing and Italian bind off. All hems are worked in the MC. Note: Different size needles will be worked throughout the piece in order to help maintain the correct gauge. Colorwork sections will use half a needle size bigger than the stockinette section.
The pattern is in English.
Sizing
(2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: approx. (96.5) 101 (108) 114.5 (123.5) 131 (136.5) 145.5 cm
Body length (from underarm incl. hem): approx. (31) 31 (32) 32 (34) 34 (36) 38 cm
Sleeve length (from underarm incl. hem): approx. 41 cm
Upper sleeve circumference: approx. (37.5) 40 (42) 44.5 (48) 51 (54.5) 57.5 cm
Recommended positive ease: 15-20 cm
Needles
4.0 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm) - for stockinette
4.5 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm) - for colorwork
3.5 mm circular needles (40 & 80 cm) - for all ribbing hems
Gauge
22 stitches x 27 rows of colorwork with 4.5 mm needles
Materials
Jensen by Isager (100% wool) - 250 m per 100 g
Main color: (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 g
Contrast color: (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 250 g
Born from classic cables and the shells that wash up on shores, the Simpukka Sweater carries the feeling of protection and peace. Simpukka is the Finnish word for shell, a symbol often associated with safety. The shell motif in the center is framed by cables, creating something that feels both timeless and comforting. Like something the sea would offer you.
The Simpukka Sweater is worked top-down and features a shell motif in the center and cables on either side of the front and back. Starting with the back panel, German Short Rows are worked back and forth to shape the shoulders and then the back piece is worked to just below the underarm in the cable and shell motif. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders and increases are worked at the neck edge for the shoulders and neckline while working in the pattern. After the front piece is finished, the front and back pieces are joined for the body and the rest of the body is worked in the pattern in the round. The body is finished with 1x1 ribbing and Italian bind off. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the round in stockinette to the wrist, with gradual decreases to give a narrowing shape. The sleeves are then finished with 1x1 ribbing and Italian bind off.
The pattern includes a link to a video tutorial.
The pattern is in English.
Materials
200 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g of BC Garn Semilla Pura (100% wool - 100 g = 350 m / 383 yards) held together with 250 (300) 300 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 500 g of BC Garn Lino (100% Cellulose - Linen / Flax - 50 g = 150 m / 164 yds)
Gauge
17 stitches x 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette on 5 mm (US 8) needles
Needles
5 mm / US 8 (40 & 80 cm / 16” & 32”) circular needles
4 mm / US 6 (40 & 80 cm / 16” & 32”) circular needles
Finished measurements
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9, intended to be worn with a positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-9.75” Bust circumference: 109.5 (114) 116.5 (128) 137.5 (147) 159 (168) 177.5 cm / 32.35 (39.75) 43.5 (48.25) 52 (55.75) 60.5 (64.25) 68”
Body length from underarm to hem: 28 (29.5) 30 (30.5) 31.5 (32) 32.5 (33) 34 cm / 11.25 (11.75) 12 (12.25) 12.5 (12.75) 13 (13.25) 13.5”
Sleeve length: 48 cm / 19.25”
Techniques Used
German Short Rows
Backwards loop cast-on
Italian bind-off
Cables
Eyelets
About Aalloilla Knit
Aalloilla Knit is built around the idea that knitting can be both practical and poetic. Inspired by the Nordic archipelago, sea air, and slow living, the designs balance timeless silhouettes with thoughtful details.
Each pattern is created with care and intention. Garments meant to be worn again and again, mended if needed, and carried through seasons of life
