{"id":324557,"date":"2025-11-26T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/?p=324557"},"modified":"2025-11-24T18:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:18:06","slug":"colorwork-sweater-100-idees-my-katia-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/colorwork-sweater-100-idees-my-katia-version\/","title":{"rendered":"My Katia Version x 100 Id\u00e9es & Genevi\u00e8ve Rebeyrol \ud83c\udf84 From Nordic colorwork sweater to Christmas chic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We continue celebrating Katia\u2019s 75th<\/sup> anniversary<\/strong> with a new edition of My Katia Version<\/strong>, the blog series where designers, knitters, stores and magazines add their personal touch to Katia patterns<\/strong>. On this occasion, 100 Id\u00e9es<\/em> magazine presents a Christmas version of a colorwork sweater <\/strong>knitted with Katia Basic Merino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Katia Version x 100 Id\u00e9es & Genevi\u00e8ve Rebeyrol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The editorial team at 100 Id\u00e9es<\/em> put their trust in knitter Genevi\u00e8ve Rebeyrol<\/strong> to offer a special version of this pattern, designed to accompany you during the most festive winter moments. Passionate about yarn crafts since an early age, Genevi\u00e8ve enjoys turning each project into a unique piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Nordic sweater to Christmas chic<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a reinterpretation of the colorwork yoke sweater<\/strong>, originally published in the 2021-2022 Fall-Winter Katia Essentials 107 magazine<\/strong>. The original design, knit with 3 colors of Katia Basic Merino<\/strong> using circular needles<\/strong>, is a must-knit for every modern knitter. Its round yoke with a colorwork motif combines warmth, comfort and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For this version, the team at 100 Id\u00e9es<\/em> has decided to highlight its Christmassy vibe and add a chic touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designer Genevi\u00e8ve Rebeyrol<\/strong> worked on this top-down<\/strong> sweater, adapting it to only 2 colors of Katia Basic Merino: grey (13) and ecru (3).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This version stands out for its slightly puffed elbow-length sleeves <\/strong>and the ribbing at the waist with side slits<\/strong>. The result maintains the Nordic essence of the original design, in a style that goes with both more casual looks and festive occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A reinterpretation undersigned by 100 Id\u00e9es<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We wanted to preserve the spirit of the classic colorwork sweater, but with a minimalist vibe,\u201d explain the editors at 100 Id\u00e9es<\/em>. The project combines handmade savoir-faire <\/strong>and simple style<\/strong> in a version knitted with Katia Basic Merino<\/strong>, a soft, lightweight yarn that is easy to care for and perfect for everyday garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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