Kainuu is named after the region in Finland where Maija, the designer, grew up. Berry and leaf motifs sprouting around the sweater are modified from the mittens traditionally knitted in Kainuu. A cropped hem and a loose fit give this folklore inspired design a modern look.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended positive ease: 2–6” / 5–15 cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 37.25 (41, 44.25, 48.75, 52.75) (56, 60, 64, 68)“ / 93.5 (102.5, 111, 121.5, 131.5) (140, 150, 160, 170) cm.

Underarm to Hem: 9.75 (9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75) (10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5)“ / 24.5 (24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5) (26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 9.25” / 23.5 cm.

Yoke Depth: 10.5 (10.75, 10.75, 11, 11) (11.25, 11.5, 12, 12.25)“ / 26 (26.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28) (28.5, 29, 30, 30.5) cm.

Yoke Colourwork Depth: 7.75” / 19.5 cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 13.25 (14.25, 15.25, 16.25, 17.75) (19.25, 21, 22.75, 24.25)“ / 33.5 (35.5, 38, 41, 44) (48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 61) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Tukuwool Fingering (100% Finnish wool, 219 yds / 200 m – 50 g).

MC: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins, colourway Sake.
Or approx. 800 (883, 957, 1055, 1144) (1271, 1384, 1499, 1609) yds / 732 (807, 875, 965, 1046) (1162, 1266, 1371, 1471) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC1: 1 skein, colourway Kajo.
Or approx. 48 (53, 58, 64, 64) (69, 69, 77, 83) yds / 44 (48, 53, 59, 59) (63, 63, 70, 76) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC2: 1 skein, colourway Rohto.
Or approx. 48 (53, 58, 64, 64) (69, 69, 77, 83) yds / 44 (48, 53, 59, 59) (63, 63, 70, 76) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC3: 1 skein, colourway Haave.
Or approx. 43 (48, 52, 57, 57) (62, 62, 69, 75) yds / 39 (44, 48, 52, 52) (57, 57, 63, 69) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC4: 1 skein, colourway Syli.
Or approx. 67 (74, 81, 89, 89) (96, 96, 107, 117) yds / 61 (68, 74, 81, 81) (88, 88, 98, 107) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC5: 1 skein, colourway Havu.
Or approx. 19 (21, 23, 25, 25) (28, 28, 31, 33) yds / 17 (19, 21, 23, 23) (26, 26, 28, 30) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC6: 1 skein, colourway Lehto.
Or approx. 34 (37, 40, 44, 44) (48, 48, 54, 58) yds / 31 (34, 37, 40, 40) (44, 44, 49, 53) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC7: 1 skein, colourway Repo.
Or approx. 53 (58, 63, 70, 70) (76, 76, 84, 92) yds / 48 (53, 58, 64, 64) (69, 69, 77, 84) m of fingering-weight yarn.

CC8: 1 skein, colourway Polte.
Or approx. 48 (53, 58, 64, 64) (69, 69, 77, 83) yds / 44 (48, 53, 59, 59) (63, 63, 70, 76) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm DPNs for cuff rib, US 2.5 / 3 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needle for hem rib, US 3 / 3.25 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needle for body, US 3 / 3.25 mm DPNs for sleeves, US 4 / 3.5 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needle for yoke and hem colourwork. US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle for neckline.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
28 sts x 32 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in colourwork, worked in the round after blocking.

24 sts x 38 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in St St worked in the round, after blocking.

NOTES
The sweater is knitted seamlessly top down with colourwork both in the round yoke and in the hem. It has a cropped length and ¾-sleeves. The back is shaped with short rows to improve the fit. The neckline is finished with an attached i-cord.