Pohjolan neito sweater Kit

PRE-ORDER

This kit does not include the pattern, you will need a copy of Knitted Kalevala. If you don't already have one you can purchase one here

Pohyola’s fair and winsome daughter,
Glory of the land and water,
Sat upon the bow of heaven

This sweater is worked from the top down. It has raglan sleeves and a colourwork yoke. You can work the hem wider or omit the increases to create a straight body. The sleeves also have two options: long and short ribbing.

SIZE
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
The sweater is designed to have an oversized fit. Choose a size with approx. 4–8″ / 10–20 cm of positive ease at chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 40 (42.5, 46, 50) (55, 59.5, 63.5)″ / 102 (108.5, 117, 127.5) (140, 150.5, 161) cm.
Hem Circumference (wide hem): 44 (47, 50.5, 54.4) (59.5, 64, 68)″ / 112 (120, 128.5, 139) (151.5, 162, 172.5) cm.
Hem Circumference (normal hem): 40 (42.5, 46, 50) (55, 59.5, 63.5)″ / 102 (108.5, 117, 127.5) (140, 150.5, 161) cm.
Front Yoke Depth: 8.5 (8.5, 9, 10) (11.5, 12, 13)″ / 21 (21.5, 23, 25) (29, 30.5, 33) cm.
Body Length: 15 (15, 15, 15.5) (16, 16.5, 17.5)″ / 37.5 (38.5, 38.5, 39.5) (40.5, 42.5, 44.5) cm.
Sleeve Length: 15 (15, 15.5, 15.5) (16.5, 16.5, 17)″ / 38 (38, 40, 40) (42, 42, 43) cm.

Tukuwool DK (100% Finnish wool, 100 g = 252 yds / 230 m). Sample shown in colourways Nila (MC1), Ujo (MC2) and Tyyni (CC).
MC1: 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skein(s).
MC2: 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 6) skeins.
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skein.

NEEDLES (not included)
US 6 / 4 mm circular needles (16 and 32″ / 40 and 80 cm) for Stockinette Stitch and colourwork, US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (16 and 32″ / 40 and 80 cm) for ribbing. DPNs of the same sizes (if not using the Magic Loop Method). Or size to get gauge.

GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rnds = 4 x 4″ / 10 x 10 cm with US 6 / 4 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.