Malva is an understated, yet intriguing sweater with a relaxed silhouette and wide sleeves. The neckline slit is a modern take on the shape of the traditional Finnish Luotolainen sweater. The option to button or unbutton the sleeve and neckline slit adds versatility. The ribbings are worked with only one strand of yarn, creating a contrast against the marled fabric created by knitting with two strands together.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

Recommended ease: 6–8” / 15–20 cm of positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Chest Circumference: 37 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51) (55, 59, 63, 67)“ / 94 (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170) cm. 

Length from Underarm to Hem (Front): 18.5 (19, 18.5, 18, 17.75) (17.25, 16.5, 16.25, 15.75)“ / 47 (48, 47, 46, 45) (44, 42, 41, 40) cm. 

Yoke Depth: 6.25 (6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.75) (9.5, 10.75, 11.25, 12.5)“ / 15.5 (16.5, 18, 20, 22) (24, 27.5, 28.5, 32) cm. 

Sleeve Length (Underarm to Cuff): 18.75 (18.75, 18.75, 18.75, 19.25) (19.25, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75)“ / 48 (48, 48, 48, 49) (49, 50, 50, 50) cm. 

Upper Arm Circumference: 13.5 (14.5, 15.25, 16.5, 17.25) (18.75, 20.5, 21.75, 23.25)“ / 34 (37, 39, 42, 44) (48, 52, 55, 59) cm.
   
MATERIALS
Yarn:  C1: Felted Tweed by Rowan (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 191 yds / 175 m – 50 g), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins in the colourway Clay (177). 

Or approx. 1530 (1720, 1910, 2105, 2295) (2490, 2685, 2875, 3065) yds / 1400 (1575, 1750, 1925, 2100) (2275, 2450, 2625, 2800) m of sport-weight yarn. 

C2: Mohair by Nurja (64% kid mohair, 36% silk, 460 yds / 420 m – 50 g), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins in the colourway Amber. 

Or approx. 1150 (1380, 1610, 1840, 2070) (2300, 2530, 2760, 2990) yds / 1050 (1260, 1470, 1680, 1890) (2100, 2310, 2520, 2730) m of lace-weight yarn. 

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Isager Jensen, Drops Alpaca or Idän Kehräämö Helmiäinen DK (for C1) and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (for C2). 

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needles, and US 2.5 / 3 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs (if not working the sleeves using the Magic Loop method). 

Notions: Stitch markers (1 distinctive marker for BOR and 7 for raglan seams), stitch holders, 14 buttons (approx. 13 mm in diameter).     

GAUGE 
20 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, worked both in the rnd and flat, after blocking.