Strands of Joy

The book includes 20 designs: 7 cardigans, 10 sweaters, 1 dress, 1 hat and 1 kid's pullover. Many of the designs are unisex. Please find the yarn info for all the designs below.

Calm (dress)

Calm is a relaxed dress worked seamlessly top down. It has a round yoke with a sweet lotus flower pattern, 3/4 sleeves, waist shaping and a flowy hem mirroring the flowers of the yoke.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This dress is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.5’’ / 9 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Aara Liina (50% alpaca, 25% linen, 25% silk, 400 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Koru (MC) and Jalo (CC).

3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 4-5-5-6 skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 1020-1080-1185-1250 [1320-1400-1490-1570] 1740-1825-1950-2240 yds / 935-990-1085-1150 [1210-1285-1365-1440] 1595-1675-1785-2055 m,

CC: 235-250-270-280 [290-300-320-335] 360-375-385-435 yds / 215-230-245-260 [265-275-295-305] 330-345-355-395 m.

Needles US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 22 sts x 34 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Clover (cardigan)

Clover is a classic cardigan worked flat, top down. The cardigan features raglan sleeves, a slightly A-line shape and a cute little clover colourwork on the hem. The shawl collar, hem and cuffs are worked in moss stitch.

Size XS-S-M [L-XL-2XL] 3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6–9.75’’ / 14–22 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% wool, 128 m / 50 g), or other worsted weight yarn. Shown in colours Foothills (MC) and Soot (CC).

4-5-5 [6-6-7] 7-8-8 skeins of MC, 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 525-580-670 [765-795-905] 930-1070-1120 yds / 480-530-615 [700-725-830] 855-980-1025 m,

CC: 25-30-35 [40-40-45] 45-50-55 yds / 25-30-30 [35-35-40] 40-45-50 m.

Needles US 8 (5 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 12 sts x 21 rows = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked flat (after blocking).

Other 6 stitch markers, H (5 mm) crochet hook, scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses (sweater)

Everything’s Coming Up Roses is a relaxed, loose sweater with a romantic rose colourwork pattern at the hem. The sweater is worked seamlessly top down. The design has long raglan sleeves, a V-neck and A-line shape for the body. The hem is shaped longer in the back just before working the rose pattern.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 4’’ / 10 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn La Bien Aimée Merino Singles (100% SW merino, single ply, 366 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Loam (MC) and Ballet (CC).

4-4-4-4 [5-5-5-5] 6-6-7-7 skeins of MC, 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 1325-1445-1470-1575 [1650-1740-1825-1960] 2155-2280-2505-2665 yds / 1210-1320-1345-1440 [1510-1590-1670-1795] 1970-2085-2290-2440 m,

CC: 170-190-190-205 [205-225-225-240] 260-275-295-310 yds / 160-175-175-190 [190-205-205-220] 235-250-270-285 m.

Needles US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 26 sts x 36 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

26 sts x 38 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Flower Power (cardigan)

This cardigan is worked top down, in the round and seamlessly. The cardigan has a round yoke with a lovely retro-inspired flower pattern. The cardigan has long sleeves and the hem is cropped. Once the cardigan is finished, it is steeked, i.e., cut open and then, the button bands are worked to finish the garment.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.75’’ / 10 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Aara Maja (100% Finnish wool, 220 m / 100 g), or other DK weight yarn. Shown in colors Ilta (MC), Pisara (CC1) and Kirsikka (CC2).

2-2-3-3 [3-3-3-4] 4-4-4-4 skeins of MC, 1-1-1-1 [2-2-2-2] 2-2-2-2 of CC1 and 1-1-1-1 [1-1-2-2] 2-2-2-2 skeins of CC2.

Yardage MC: 465-480-510-530 [575-635-700-735] 750-800-885-940 yds / 425-440-465-485 [525-585-640-675] 690-735-810-860 m,

CC1: 210-225-230-230 [255-260-295-325] 360-365-395-410 yds / 195-205-210-210 [235-240-270-295] 325-335-360-375 m.

CC2: 180-195-195-195 [215-215-260-290] 320-320-350-365 yds / 165-175-175-175 [200-200-240-265] 290-290-320-330 m.

Needles US 7 (4.5 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 18 sts x 23 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 6 stitch markers, 6 buttons (1’’ / 2.5 cm diameter), tapestry needle.

Foliage (men’s / unisex sweater)

Foliage is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with a fun leaf pattern which repeats at the cuffs. The corrugated ribbing at the neckline and cuffs gives a neat finishing touch.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3’’ / 8 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino, 30% masham, 10% mohair, 300 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Barrow (MC) and Catbells (CC).

3-3-4-4 [4-4-4-5] 5-5-6-6 skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 955-984-1055-1090 [1205-1240-1310-1350] 1475-1560-1675-1740 yds / 875-900-965-995 [1100-1135-1195-1235] 1350-1425-1530-1590 m,

CC: 250-250-260-260 [280-280-295-305] 325-325-328-328 yds / 230-230-240-240 [255-255-270-280] 295-295-300-300 m

Needles US 4 (3.5 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 23 sts x 29 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Hearts on a String (sweater)

Hearts on a String is a relaxed boxy sweater with a stunning heart damask pattern on the hem. The sweater is worked seamlessly top down. It has long sleeves, a boxy shape with a very slight A-line shape and the shoulders are shaped with short rows. The pattern comes with instructions for an optional bust dart. The 3-colour pattern takes a bit of concentration but is well worth the effort.

Size XS-S-M [L-XL-2XL] 3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 8’’ / 20 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Nurja Merino Sock 3ply (80% SW merino, 20% nylon, high twist, 300 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colours Afrikan tähti (MC), Jet (CC1) and Rubelliitti (CC2).

3-3-3 [4-4-4] 4-5-5 skeins of MC, 1-1-1 [1-1-2] 2-2-2 skeins of CC1 and 1 skein of CC2.

Yardage MC: 705-800-930 [1010-1085-1205] 1310-1470-1615 yds / 650-730-850 [925-995-1105] 1200-1345-1480 m,

CC1: 250-265-280 [290-305-350] 365-395-420 yds / 230-240-255 [265-280-320] 335-360-385 m,

CC2: 130-140-155 [170-180-200] 205-220-240 yds / 120-130-145 [155-165-180] 190-205-220 m.

Needles US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 24 sts x 30 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

23 sts x 33 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle.

Incandescent (hat)

Incandescent is a beanie featuring a romantic rose colourwork pattern and a folded brim. Using a gradient set for the contrast colour gives a stunning effect.

Size M

To fit a head circumference 22’’ / 55 cm.

Yarn La Bien Aimée Merino Singles and SnailYarn Merino Singles (100% SW merino, single ply, 366 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Loam (MC) and Viridian gradient set (CC).

1 skein of MC, 1 set of CC.

Yardage MC: 200 yds / 180 m,

CC: 110 yds / 100 m.

Needles US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) – 16’’/40 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size for the crown decreases. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 26 sts x 37 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colourwork, worked in the round, on the bigger needles (after blocking).

Other 5 stitch markers, scrap yarn, crochet hook and a tapestry needle.

JoJo (men’s /unisex cardigan)

JoJo is a classic cardigan worked flat, top down. The cardigan features raglan sleeves, V-neck and colourwork pattern on both the body and sleeves. The cardigan is finished off with button bands worked last.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 2’’ / 5 cm positive ease at chest circumference.

Yarn Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK (100% SW merino, 200 m / 115 g), or other DK weight yarn. Shown in colours Construct (MC) and Graphite (CC).

5-5-5-5 [6-6-6-6] 7-7-8-8 skeins of MC, 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 910-935-1010-1050 [1150-1200-1240-1295] 1420-1525-1620-1715 yds / 830-855-925-960 [1050-1095-1135-1180] 1300-1395-1480-1565 m,

CC: 145-155-160-165 [165-170-175-180] 185-195-205-220 yds / 135-140-145-150 [150-155-160-165] 170-180-190-200 m.

Needles US 6 (4 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 19 sts x 25 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked flat (after blocking).

19 sts x 22 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colourwork, worked flat (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, 6 buttons (0.75’’ / 2 cm diameter).

Juxtaposition (sweater)

Juxtaposition is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke and an all-over colourwork pattern. The sweater has long sleeves and no waist shaping. The hem is cropped.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 2.25’’ / 6 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Handu Merinosukkis (75% merino, 25% nylon, 210 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in a black and white gradient set, starting MC from the light end and CC from the dark end.

4-4-4-4 [5-5-5-5] 6-6-7-8 skeins of MC and 3-3-4-4 [4-4-4-5] 5-5-6-6 skeins of CC.

Yardage MC: 715-795-835-890 [935-1020-1080-1135] 1255-1360-1505-1645 yds / 655-725-760-815 [855-930-985-1035] 1145-1245-1370-1500 m,

CC: 600-665-700-745 [785-855-905-950] 1050-1140-1260-1375 yds / 545-610-635-680 [715-780-825-865] 960-1040-1150-1255 m.

Needles US 3 (3.25 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needle and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 26 sts x 31 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colourwork, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Lehto (sweater)

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with lovely leaf pattern. The sweater has long sleeves with little leaves just before the cuff ribbing. The body is boxy with no waist shaping and the hem is cropped.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 3.25’’ / 8 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn John Arbon Textiles (100% Falkland’s Corriedale, 333 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colors The Beautiful Ones (MC) and Harmonium (CC).

3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 5-5-5-6 skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 875-930-1030-1095 [1155-1225-1285-1380] 1540-1645-1795-1940 yds / 800-850-940-1000 [1055-1120-1175-1260] 1410-1505-1640-1775 m,

CC: 155-170-185-200 [220-235-245-265] 320-330-345-360 yds / 140-155-170-180 [200-215-225-240] 290-300-315-330 m.

Needles US 5 (3.75 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 24 sts x 29 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and colorwork, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Maija (cardigan)

Maija is a long cardigan with fun geometric colourwork. The cardigan is worked seamlessly top down, flat. It has long sleeves, a bit of waist shaping and the shoulders are shaped with short rows.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’ / 15 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Tukuwool Hakamaa DK (100% Finnish wool, 2-ply, 230 m / 100 g), or other DK weight yarn. Shown in colours Harmaa (MC), Musta (CC1) and Valkoinen (CC2).

5-5-5-6 [6-6-7-7] 8-8-9-10 skeins of MC, 1-1-1-1 [1-2-2-2] 2-2-2-2 skeins of CC1 and 1 skein of CC2.

Yardage MC: 1060-1110-1155-1290 [1330-1370-1515-1600] 1805-1875-2085-2300 yds / 975-1020-1060-1180 [1220-1260-1390-1470] 1655-1720-1915-2110 m,

CC1: 200-210-215-240 [250-260-285-300] 340-355-390-435 yds / 185-190-200-225 [230-240-260-275] 315-325-360-400 m,

CC2: 60-65-65-75 [75-75-85-90] 100-105-120-130 yds / 55-55-60-65 [70-70-80-80] 95-95-105-120 m.

Needles US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 16 sts x 22 rows = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked flat on the smaller needles (after blocking).

Other 2 stitch markers, scrap yarn, G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, 6 buttons (1’’ / 2.5 cm diameter).

Mohair Fudge (sweater)

This fluffy sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater gets its beautiful texture from merino and mohair/silk held together. The sweater starts from the top of a brioche cowl worked in mohair/silk and continues with a round colourwork yoke worked with the yarns held together. The sweater has long sleeves and an A-line body with a cropped, slit hem.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 7’’ / 18 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Nurja Merino Single (100% SW merino, single-ply, 366 m / 100 g) and Nurja Mohair (72% mohair, 28% silk, 420 m / 50 g), or other fingering and lace weight yarns held together. Shown in colours Marmori (MC) and Meripihka (CC).

3-3-3-3 [3-3-4-4] 4-5-5-5 skeins of fingering weight MC, 3-3-3-3 [4-4-4-4] 5-5-5-5 of lace weight MC, 1 skein of fingering weight CC and 1 skein of lace weight CC.

Yardage MC, fingering weight: 925-970-1035-1095 [1155-1200-1295-1390] 1550-1650-1800-1925 yds / 845-890-950-1000 [1055-1098-1185-1270] 1420-1510-1645-1760 m,

MC, lace weight: 1215-1265-1345-1380 [1470-1525-1620-1735] 1905-2015-2175-2300 yds / 1110-1155-1230-1260 [1340-1390-1480-1585] 1740-1840-1985-2100 m,

CC, fingering weight: 140-150-160-165 [165-170-180-190] 210-220-230-240 yds / 135-140-145-155 [155-160-170-175] 195-205-215-225 m,

CC, lace weight: 135-140-145-155 [155-160-170-175] 195-205-215-225 yds / 120-130-135-140 [140-145-155-160] 180-185-200-205 m.

Needles US 6 (4 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 22 sts x 28 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and colourwork, with both yarns held together, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Pirta (cardigan)

Pirta cardigan is worked top down, in the round and seamlessly. The cardigan has a cowl neck and a round yoke with color work. The hem of the cardigan repeats part of the color work and hides pockets behind it. The cardigan has long sleeves and the hem is slightly cropped. The button bands and pockets are worked to finish the garment. Once the cardigan is finished, it is steeked, i.e., cut open.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 1.75’’ / 5 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Kässäkerho Pom Pom Donegal DK (85% merino, 15% rayon, 212 m / 100 g), or other DK weight yarn. Shown in colours Hiekka (MC), Teräs (CC1) and Haave (CC2).

4-4-4-4 [4-4-5-5] 5-6-6-7 skeins of MC, 2-2-2-2 [2-2-2-2] 3-3-3-3 of CC1 and 1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-1] 2-2-2-2 skeins of CC2.

Yardage MC: 720-765-805-840 [890-925-970-1050] 1140-1195-1285-1395 yds / 660-700-735-770 [810-845-885-960] 1045-1095-1175-1275 m,

CC1: 305-310-345-350 [365-385-390-430] 560-570-615-645 yds / 280-285-315-320 [335-350-355-390] 515-520-560-590 m,

CC2: 160-160-180-180 [190-200-200-220] 300-300-325-340 yds / 145-150-165-165 [175-185-185-205] 275-275-300-310 m.

Needles US 6 (4 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 20 sts x 26 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 6 stitch markers, 7–8 buttons (1’’ / 2.5 cm diameter), tapestry needle.

Reed (sweater)

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with a lovely reed pattern and the body of the sweater has a simple colourwork texture. The sweater has long sleeves and the hem is cropped.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 4.5’’ / 12 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather (70% wool, 30 % alpaca, 150 m / 50 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colours H703 Grey (MC), H2222 Honeycomb (CC1) and H2540 Kohl (CC2).

3-3-3-3 [3-3-3-4] 4-4-5-5 skeins (á 100 g) of MC,

1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-1] 2-2-2-2 skeins (á 50 g) of CC1 and

2-2-2-2-2 [2-2-2-3] 3-3-4-4 skeins (á 50 g) of CC2.

Yardage MC: 725-780-820-840 [900-940-985-1085] 1210-1255-1390-1505 yds / 660-715-750-765 [825-860-900-990] 1105-1150-1275-1375 m,

CC1: 115-125-130-130 [140-140-145-155] 205-205-225-235 yds / 105-115-120-120 [130-130-135-140] 190-190-205-215 m,

CC2: 265-285-300-300 [315-320-330-355] 455-460-500-520 yds / 245-260-275-275 [290-290-300-325] 415-420-455-480 m.

Needles US 5 (3.75) and US 6 (4 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 21 sts x 28 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colourwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Rosehip (sweater)

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with a lovely rose pattern with parts of it repeated at the hem and cuffs. The sweater has 3/4 sleeves.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 4.5’’ / 12 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Spincycle Yarns Wilder (100% merino, 183 m / 50 g) and Dyed in the Wool (100% wool, 183 m / 50 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colours Light Gray (MC) and Sunset Strip (CC).

5-6-6-6 [7-7-7-8] 9-9-10-11 skeins of MC and 2-2-2-2 [2-2-2-2] 3-3-3-3 skeins of CC.

Yardage MC: 965-1025-1055-1125 [1220-1260-1350-1465] 1620-1720-1885-2060 yds / 880-935-965-1030 [1115-1150-1235-1340] 1485-1575-1725-1885 m,

CC: 285-295-300-315 [330-335-350-375] 460-480-515-530 yds / 260-270-275-290 [300-305-320-345] 425-440-470-485 m.

Needles US 5 (3.75 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge 23 sts x 29 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Sprout (sweater)

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with lovely sprout pattern. The sweater has long sleeves and the hem is cropped. There’s another colourpattern just before the hem ribbing.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 4.75’’ / 12 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool (100% wool, 248 m / 50 g), or other light fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours The Dark Green Gray (MC) and Beige (CC).

4-4-5-5 [5-5-6-6] 7-7-8-9 skeins of MC and 2-3-3-3 [3-3-3-4] 4-5-5-6 skeins of CC.

Yardage MC: 1035-1095-1180-1235 [1310-1355-1445-1580] 1765-1880-2055-2265 yds / 945-1000-1080-1130 [1195-1240-1320-1445] 1615-1720-1875-2070 m,

CC: 540-605-655-700 [755-805-815-935] 1080-1165-1270-1465 yds / 496-555-595-640 [690-735-745-855] 985-1065-1160-1335 m.

Needles US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the bigger size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge 27 sts x 33 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, 3 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle.

Taimi (kid’s pullover)

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with lovely leaf pattern. The sweater has long sleeves with little leaves just before the cuff ribbing.

Size 6MO-12MO-18MO [2YO-4YO-6YO] 8YO-10YO-12YO

Yarn John Arbon Textiles (100% Falkland’s Corriedale, 333 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colours The Beautiful Ones (MC) and Harmonium (CC).

1-1-1 [2-2-2] 3-3-3 skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC.

Yardage MC: 260-315-360 [430-580-700] 795-865-945 yds / 240-285-330 [390-530-640] 725-790-860 m,

CC: 40-50-55 [65-80-90] 145-160-175 yds / 35-45-50 [60-70-80] 130-145-160 m.

Needles US 5 (3.75 mm) – 16/24/32’’ / 40/60/80 cm long circular needle (the optimal length depends on the size you’re working) and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge 24 sts x 29 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch and color work, worked in the round (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Thistle (cardigan)

Thistle is a boxy cardigan with colourwork all over. The cardigan is worked seamlessly top down. It has long sleeves, a boxy shape with no waist shaping and the shoulders are shaped with short rows. The cardigan is worked in the round and both the front and the armholes are cut open once the body is finished.

Size XXS-XS-S [M-L-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’ / 15 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Tukuwool Fingering (100% Finnish wool, 2-ply, 195 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Runo (C1), Selja (C2) and Sake (C3).

4-4-4 [5-5-6] 6-7-7-8 skeins of C1, 2-2-3 [3-3-3] 4-4-4-5 skeins of C2 and 1-1-1 [1-1-1] 2-2-2-2 skeins of C3.

Yardage C1: 700-740-790 [890-1000-1090] 1230-1300-1455-1595 yds / 640-675-720 [815-915-995] 1120-1190-1330-1455 m,

C2: 390-410-435 [495-555-600] 680-720-805-880 yds / 355-375-400 [450-505-550] 620-660-735-805 m, C3:

130-135-145 [165-185-200] 225-240-270-295 yds / 120-125-135 [150-170-185] 205-220-245-270 m.

Needles US 3 (3.25 mm), US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the biggest size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge 20 sts x 28 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in colourwork worked in the round on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (after blocking).

Other 6 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle.

Weightless (sweater)

Weightless sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with a delicate feather pattern. The sweater has long sleeves and the body is boxy with no waist shaping. The neckline, cuffs and hem are finished off with garter stitch.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’ / 15 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn Ocean by the Sea Quill (100% Falkland, 495 m / 100 g) and Frida Fuchs Mini Füchse Sock (75% BFL, 25% nylon, 85 m / 20 g), or other light fingering weight yarn. Shown in colors Pearla (MC) and Schiefer (CC).

2-3-3-3 [3-3-3-3] 4-4-4-5 skeins of MC and 2-2-2-2 [3-3-3-3] 3-4-4-5 mini skeins of CC.

Yardage MC: 1060-1135-1200-1260 [1355-1420-1480-1605] 1790-1895-2090-2300 yds / 970-1035-1100-1150 [1240-1295-1350-1465] 1635-1735-1910-2105 m,

CC: 145-155-165-180 [190-205-205-230] 270-290-320-370 yds / 130-140-150-165 [175-190-190-210] 250-265-295-340 m.

Needles US 2½ (3 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the larger size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge 28 sts x 35 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on the bigger needle (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Woodland (cardigan)

Woodland is a sweet, oversized cardigan with the cutest little woodland colourwork at the hem. The cardigan is worked seamlessly top down. It has long sleeves, a boxy shape with no waist shaping and the shoulders are shaped with short

rows. The pattern comes with instructions for an optional bust dart. The body of the cardigan is worked in the round and cut open once finished. The pattern can be very easily modified into a pullover by omitting the steek.

Size XXS-XS-S-M1 [M2-L1-L2-XL] 2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 8’’ / 20 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Yarn G-uld New Zealandsk Lammeuld (100% non-superwash wool, 2-ply, 450 m / 100 g), or other light fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours Ufarvet - NZLg2 (MC) and Lyng (CC).

2-2-2-3 [3-3-3-3] 3-4-4-4 skeins of MC, 1-1-1-1 [1-1-1-1] 1-1-2-2 skeins of CC.

Yardage MC: 840-900-960-1005 [1080-1130-1200-1310] 1455-1570-1770-1910 yds / 765-820-880-920 [990-1035-1095-1195] 1330-1435-1620-1750 m,

CC: 265-280-290-310 [320-335-350-375] 405-425-455-490 yds / 275-285-300-320 [330-345-360-385] 420-440-470-505 m.

Needles US 2½ (3 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) – 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge 24 sts x 32 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10x10 cm in colourwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

24 sts x 35 rnds = 4 x 4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after blocking).

Other 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, 7–8 buttons (0.5’’ / 1.4 cm diameter), 2 spare circular needles in the smaller size, or smaller than that.