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Downloadable pattern: Aarnio Sweater (FIN/ENG, Autumn 2026)
The Aarnio sweater is a versatile design for everyone, regardless of age or gender. This beautiful cable-knit sweater, designed by Minna Metsänen, can be knitted in either Novita 7 Sisters or 7 Veljestä yarn. Choose the size based on the desired finished garment circumference, whether you’re knitting the sweater for a man or a woman.
Designer
Minna Metsänen
Size(s)
S(M/L)XL(2XL/3XL)4XL/5XL Sample in size M/L Recommended ease 15–25 cm / 6–10” (loose-fitting)
Finished dimensions
body circumference
112(124)136(148)160 cm /
44(48.75)53.5(58.25)63”
total length
60(61)63(69)71 cm /
23.5(24)24.75(27.25)27.5”
sleeve length from underarm
46(46)46(41)41 cm /
18(18)18(16.25)16.25”
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Veljestä (061) Linen 900(950)1000(1050)1100 g or Novita 7 Sisters (298) Brass 850(900)950(1000)1050 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (80 cm / 32”) Novita 3.5 mm and 4–4.5 mm / US 4 and 6–7 or size needed to meet the gauge. Circular needles (40 cm / 16”) 3.5 mm / US 4 for neck edging, or size needed.

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Downloadable pattern: Aarnio Sweater (FIN/ENG, Autumn 2026)