Harri colourwork sweater Novita Nalle Taika and Nalle
This classic ski sweater has a traditional €œlice€ pattern in contrasting colours. What makes it intriguing is the use of the slide-coloured Novita Nalle Taika yarn, that bring luster and life to the knitted fabric.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
98(110)122(134)146 cm / UK 2-3(4-5)6-7(8-9)10-11 / US 2T(5)6X-7(9 to 10)11
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in back length 48(51)53(56)58 cm / 19(20)20¾(22)22¾ in front length 44(47)49(52)54 cm / 17¼(18½)19¼(20½)21¼ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle Taika Rapids 150(200)200(250)250 g and Novita Nalle Off White 100(150)150(200)200 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 3-3½ mm (UK 9½-11 / US 2½-4) and Novita 3½-4 mm (UK 8-9½ / US 4-6) or sizes needed Circular needle (40 cm / 16 in): Novita 3-3½ mm for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in back length 48(51)53(56)58 cm / 19(20)20¾(22)22¾ in front length 44(47)49(52)54 cm / 17¼(18½)19¼(20½)21¼ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch:
knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Colourwork:
work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 81(85)89(93)97 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures approx. 33(35)36(38)39 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 35(37)38(40)41 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(79)83 sts.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)31 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. Bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(22)24 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 81(85)89(93)97 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures approx. 29(31)32(34)35 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 31(33)34(36)37 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(79)83 sts.
When the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm, leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(22)24 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 41(41)45(45)45 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 9(9)10(10)10 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
Note: When the piece measures 6(6)9(5)9 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 6(9)9(12)14 more times = 55(61)65(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 27(29)32(34)37 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using Off White and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 96(96)98(98)100 sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following red marks on the pattern.
Sew the sleeve seams and the side seams, leaving slits at the sides.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in back length 48(51)53(56)58 cm / 19(20)20¾(22)22¾ in front length 44(47)49(52)54 cm / 17¼(18½)19¼(20½)21¼ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch:
knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Colourwork:
work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 81(85)89(93)97 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures approx. 33(35)36(38)39 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 35(37)38(40)41 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(79)83 sts.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)31 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. Bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(22)24 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 81(85)89(93)97 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures approx. 29(31)32(34)35 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 31(33)34(36)37 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(79)83 sts.
When the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm, leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(22)24 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and the Rapids yarn cast on 41(41)45(45)45 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Rapids as main colour and Off White as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 9(9)10(10)10 times, work the 3 sts at the left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
Note: When the piece measures 6(6)9(5)9 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 6(9)9(12)14 more times = 55(61)65(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 27(29)32(34)37 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using Off White and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 96(96)98(98)100 sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following red marks on the pattern.
Sew the sleeve seams and the side seams, leaving slits at the sides.
