Novita’s first collaboration with Rolf Ekroth was presented at Copenhagen Fashion Week in January 2024. The Dear Night collection interpreted the retro spirit of Finnish sports history, combining traditional knitwear patterns with the design world of the collection.

The shape of the Heikki colourwork vest follows the shape of the number vests used by snowboarders in races. The vest is knitted in the round up to the armhole in Novita Wonder Wool. The upper parts are knitted flat separately. The bird patterns are created using duplicate stitches.

Sizes S/M(L/XL)XXL
Sample size (S/M)

Yarn demand
Novita Wonder Wool
(043) Stone 350(400)450 g
(663) Boletus 150(200)200 g

Needles and other supplies
Circular knitting needles (60 and 80 cm) Novita 3 and 3.5 mm or as required to meet gauge

Designers Rolf Ekroth and Minna Metsänen

The pattern of the hat Esa is also available on Ravelry.

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