Koivua is a top-down circular yoke sweater that features stranded colorwork and texture created with simple knit and purl stitches, making this an engaging yet not difficult sweater to knit. The sleeves balloon gently and are finished with a simple, classic i-cord. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable, keep in mind changes will alter the yardage required.
Gauge: 21 sts and 25 rounds over 4” [10 cm] after blocking with main needle in both colorwork and texture pattern
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
Finished Measurements:
- Circumference at bust: 36.5 (41.25, 45.75, 50.25, 54.75, 59.5, 62.75)" [93
- Sleeve circumference at upper arm: 11.5 (12.5, 12.5, 13.75, 14.75, 17.25, 19.5)"
Materials Used:
MC: 620 (750, 884, 975, 1105, 1289, 1404) yards
CC: 332 (402, 476, 525, 595, 693, 756) yards
Needle Size:
US Size 4 & 6
- Ribbing and I-cord: US 4 [3.5 mm]
- Main: US 6 [4.0 mm]
Pattern Includes: Written instructions