Downloadable instructions: Latu-neule (designer Heli Hottinen-Puukko)
The striped shirt is an unpretentious, relaxed classic knit. The alpaca yarn gives the knit a delightful softness.
The pattern for the Latu sweater was published in Rakkaat kuviot & Vuokko magazine, where Vuokko's stunning timeless patterns served as inspiration.
Pattern information:
Size:
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Recommended positive ease 15–20 cm.
Measurements of finished garment:
Bust circumference: 104 (111, 118, 125, 138) (145, 153, 160, 167) cm
Armhole depth: 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (25, 26, 27, 28) cm
Sleeve circumference approx: 40 (42, 44, 46, 48) (50, 52, 54, 56) cm
Sleeve length from shoulder to cuff: 52 (52, 52, 52, 52) (52, 52, 52, 52) cm
Body length from armhole to hem approx: 37 (36, 35, 34, 34) (34, 34, 34, 34) cm
Materials:
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Alpakka (100% alpaca wool 110 m / 50 g
(MC) 1001 white: 10 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 14, 15, 16) balls / 500 (530, 550, 600, 650) (700, 700, 750, 800) g or 1100 (1200, 1250, 1300, 1400) (1470, 1550, 1600, 1800) m or DK weight yarn
(CC) 1053 dark gray: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) balls / 100 (100, 100, 100, 100) (100, 100, 150, 150) g or 220 (220, 220, 220, 220) (220, 220, 330, 330) m or DK weight yarn
Needles: 3.25 mm, 3 mm, 2.5 mm circular needles, length 80–100 cm. If necessary, double-pointed needles of the same size if you don't want to use circular needles for cuffs and collar.
Other notions: Locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch cables, scrap yarn or spare needle.
Gauge:
22 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round and flat on 3.25 mm needles.
42 sts × 38 rows = 10 × 10 cm in twisted 1x1 rib on 2.5 mm needles.
Note! Choose needle size to achieve the correct gauge.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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