Luosto

Knitting
August 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1094 - 1531 yards (1000 - 1400 m)
Women’s sizes XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL correspond to men’s sizes XXS(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL
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Luosto Sweater

The clean-lined Luosto sweater lets the character of the yarn take centre stage. The rustic Arctic Wool Aran is a perfect choice for durable outdoor knits that are as enjoyable to knit as they are to wear. The Luosto sweater is designed to suit both men and women. Choose the size based on your desired finished garment circumference.

Designer

Minna Metsänen

Size(s)

Women’s sizes XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL
correspond to men’s sizes XXS(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL
Sample in men’s size M

Finished dimensions

body circumference
104(112)120(128)136(144)152 cm /
41(44)47.25(50.5)53.5(56.75)59.75”

length, women’s sweater
61(63)65(67)69(71)73 cm /
24(24.75)25.5(26.5)27.25(28)28.75”

length, men’s sweater
65(67)69(71)73(75)77 cm /
25.5(26.5)27.25(28)28.75(29.5)30.25”

sleeve length from underarm
47(47)48(48)49(49)49 cm /
18.5(18.5)19(19)19.25(19.25)19.25” + 3 cm /1.25” for men

Recommended ease
15–25 cm / 6–10” (loose-fitting)

Yarn demand

Novita Arctic Wool Aran
(357) Gery Willow 600(600)650(700)750(800)850 g

Needles and other supplies

Needles Novita 4 mm and 4.5–5 mm / US 6 and 7–8 or size needed to meet the gauge
circular needles (40 cm / 16”) Novita 4 mm / US 6 (or size needed) for the neck edge.