Sammalikko Cardigan

In the Sammalikko yoke sweater, intricate cables blend beautifully with colourwork. Textured motifs worked with purl stitches add even more interest and dimension to the surface. Combining different knitting techniques is a key trend this autumn, creating captivating designs that keep the eye engaged throughout the knitting process.

Designer

Sisko Sälpäkivi

Sizes

S/M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)
Sample in size L

Finished dimensions

body circumference
100(108)116(124)132(140) cm /
39.25(42.5)45.75(48.75)52(55)”

length at centre back
53(55)57(59)61(63) cm /
20.75(21.75)22.5(23.25)24(24.75)”

sleeve length from underarm
46(47)48(49)49(50) cm /
18(18.5)19(19.25)19.25(19.75)”

Recommended ease 5–15 cm / 2–6” (classic fit)

Gauge
23 sts in colourwork on larger needles = 10 cm / 4”, 31 sts in cable pattern on larger needles = 10 cm / 4”

Yarn demand

Novita Wonder Wool DK
(3161) Light Sage 500(550)600(650)700(750) g
(392) Nature 50(50)100(100)100(100) g
(283) Hibiscus 50(50)50(50)100(100) g
(0581) Fine Sand 50(50)50(50)100(100) g
(017) Foam 50(50)50(50)50(50) g
(277) Sun Disc 50(50)50(50)50(50) g

Needles and other supplies

Circular needles (80 cm / 32”) Novita 3.5 mm and 4 mm / US 4 and 6. Double-pointed needles Novita 3.5 mm and 4 mm / US 4 and 6 for the sleeves, if not using the Magic Loop technique. Or size needed to meet the gauge. Cable needle.

Notions 9 buttons