What to do then? Meiju Kallio, known as Meijuknits, particularly recommends stranded colourwork sweaters that delight with their nature themes.
“Knitting stranded colourwork is meditative and rewarding – each stitch requires a little concentration, but the end result is stunning. Stranded colourwork tends to be slightly tighter than plain stockinette, so if needed, you can knit colourwork with needles half a size or a full size larger than for the rest of the garment. It's a good idea to learn how to catch longer floats, and there are many tutorial videos available for this, for example, on YouTube."
In the style of Kaipainen
"The Florence sweater is designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi. It is a classic yoked sweater, but the abundant floral pattern deviates from typical knitwear. The sweater's striking style is created by using strong colours, and it is knitted from the top down. The pattern was originally published in Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine."
The pattern for the Florence sweater has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine, where the patterns and art ceramics of Birger Kaipiainen served as inspiration.
The Florence sweater, designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi, is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom.
Pattern details:
Size:
XS/S(M)L(XL)XXL(3XL)4XL.
Recommended ease 10–15 cm.
Finished garment measurements:
Chest circumference: 90(100)110(120)130(140)150 cm
Yoke height: 20(20)21(22)23(25)26 cm + 3 cm ribbing
Upper sleeve circumference: 34(36)38(40)42(44)46 cm
Sleeve length from armpit to cuff: 44(45)45(46)46(47)47 cm (or desired length)
Length from armpit to hem: 34(35)35(36)36(37)37 cm (or desired length)
Materials:
Yarn and yardage: Novita 7 Veljestä Nature (70 % wool, 30 % lyocell, 200 m / 100 g) 010 off-white 400(450)500(550)600(650)700 g (702) mimosa 50(100)100(100)150(150)150 g (502) daydream 50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g (099) soot 50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g (068) forest mushroom 30(30)30(40)50(60)60 g
Needles: 4–4.5 mm circular needles 40, 60 and 80 cm and 4–4.5 mm double-pointed needles. Choose needle size to match gauge.
Other notions: Stitch markers and tapestry needle.
Gauge:
20 sts and 26 rows / 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch, 20 sts and 24 rows / 10 × 10 cm in colorwork in the round
Difficulty:
Difficult
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Green thumb's favourite
"When plants go dormant for winter or awaken for a new growing season, it's time for the gardener to pick up a new project. The Ruukkutarha sweater, designed by Anna Johanna, is knitted from the top down, allowing the wearer to make it just the right length. The shoulders are sloped, so the sweater sits loosely on the wearer. Thanks to its generous sizing, the sweater suits everyone."
The Ruukkutarha sweater, designed by Anna Johanna and knitted from a rustic yet soft yarn, is worked seamlessly from the top down. The design is wonderfully roomy and suitable for spring gardening.
Pattern details:
Sizes:
XS-S-M (L-XL-2XL) 3XL-4XL-5XL
Finished garment bust and waist circumference: 104.5-115-125 (135.5-146-156.5) 167-177.5-188 cm.
Materials:
Yarn: Regia 6-fädig Tweed (70% wool, 25% nylon, 5% viscose, 375 m/150 g) and Schoppel-Wolle Edition 3 (100% merino, 150 m/50 g), or other DK-weight yarn. Colors in pictures: 2 (MC, 6-fädig Tweed), 2298 (CC1, Edition 3) and 22 (CC2, 6-fädig Tweed). 2-3-3 (4-4-4) 5-5-5 skeins of MC, 1-2-2 (2-2-2) 2-2-2 skeins of CC1, and 1 skein of CC2.
Needles: 3.5 mm and 3.75 mm – 100 cm circular needles, and DPNs if you prefer to knit sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Other notions: 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, 3.5 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
23 sts × 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork and stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles (after blocking).
Difficulty:
Difficult
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Let it bloom
"If you prefer knitting bottom-up, then Merja Ojanperä's Kukka Yoke Sweater is your choice. The two-coloured yoke is also easier for a beginner in stranded colourwork. The neckline of the sweater is finished with a knitted i-cord."
The dreamily soft yoke sweater designed by Merja Ojanperä is knitted bottom-up and finished with an i-cord neckline. The yoke is decorated with a floral pattern.
Pattern details:
Size:
XS (S, M, L, XL). Recommended positive ease approx. 4 cm. Finished bust circumference: 89 (94, 99, 108, 113) cm.
Materials:
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100 g/200 m, 100% wool). Color A Pacific (2433): 360 (390, 420, 450, 500) g. Color B White (8505): 50 (60, 70, 80, 100) g.
Needles: 4 and 4.5 mm double-pointed needles and circular needles (40 and 80 cm) or to achieve gauge.
Other materials: Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette stitch = 10x10 cm
Skill level:
Intermediate
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