Novita Icelandic Wool: Kiuru colourwork sweater
The gorgeous Kiuru colourwork sweater is knitted using Novita’s uniquely soft Icelandic Wool yarn. You’ll be completely immersed in the patterns of the Icelandic-style yoke right away. The sweater is knitted in the round from neckline to hem.
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Yarn demand
Novita Icelandic Wool (010) Off White 400(400)450(500)550(600) g (696) Tree Trunk 100(<150)150(200)200(200) g (601) Grain 100(100)100(150)150(150) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in; 80 cm / 32 in) Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) and 4.5 mm (UK/US 7) or sizes needed; 4 mm and 4.5 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves, if you don’t use the Magic Loop technique
Designer
Ronja Hakalehto
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in
middle back length 57(59)60(62)64(67) cm / 22½(23¼)23½(24½)25¼(26½) in
inner sleeve length 47(48)49(50)50(51) cm / 18½(19)19¼(19¾)19¾(20) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Colourwork: work stockinette st following the chart.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette st = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The sweater is knitted in the round from neckline to hem (see pattern for direction of knitting).
Yoke
Using Tree Trunk and the shorter circular needle, cast on 80(82)84(88)88(90) sts and place marker for beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needle. Work 2 rounds in stockinette st and on the first round evenly increase 10(11)18(20)26(30) sts = 90(93)102(108)114(120) sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 2(2)2(2)2(1) of the chart. Repeat the 3 st pattern 30(31)34(36)38(40) times.
Work row(s) 3(3)3(3)3(2–3) of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased on row 3 = 120(124)136(144)152(160) sts. Work rows 4–7, repeating the 4 st pattern; sizes XS(S)M(L)XL: skip row 6.
Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work row 8 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 150(155)170(180)190(200) sts on the needles. Work rows 9–13, repeating the 5 st pattern.
Work row 14 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 180(186)204(216)228(240) sts on the needles. Work rows 15–23, repeating the 6 st pattern.
Work row 24 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 210(217)238(252)266(280) sts on the needles. Work rows 25–31, repeating the 7 st pattern. Note: Size XS: skip rows 26–27; sizes S, M and L: skip row 27.
Work row 32 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 240(248)272(288)304(320) sts on the needles. Work rows 33–52. Note: Sizes XS and S: skip row 48; size M: skip row 52.
Using Off White, work stockinette st in the round. On the second round, increase 0(6)0(2)4(6) sts = 240(254)272(290)308(326) sts.
When the yoke measures 20(21)21(22)22(23) cm from the ribbing, separate the sleeves: 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts + 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts.
Body
Work stockinette st. Work the 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole, work 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole = 160(172)188(202)216(230) sts. Keep working stockinette st in the round.
After 32(33)34(35)38(40) cm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Use either the double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique.
Using Off White, knit the 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts and pick up 9(11)11(12)13(14) additional sts from the armhole cast-on = 58(62)64(68)72(76) sts.
Keep working stockinette st in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the armhole cast-on.
After 3(3)2(2)2(2) cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3.5(3.5)3.5(3)2.5(2.5) cm 9(10)11(12)14(15) more times = 38(40)40(42)42(44) sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45(46) cm from the underarm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in
middle back length 57(59)60(62)64(67) cm / 22½(23¼)23½(24½)25¼(26½) in
inner sleeve length 47(48)49(50)50(51) cm / 18½(19)19¼(19¾)19¾(20) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Colourwork: work stockinette st following the chart.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette st = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The sweater is knitted in the round from neckline to hem (see pattern for direction of knitting).
Yoke
Using Tree Trunk and the shorter circular needle, cast on 80(82)84(88)88(90) sts and place marker for beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needle. Work 2 rounds in stockinette st and on the first round evenly increase 10(11)18(20)26(30) sts = 90(93)102(108)114(120) sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 2(2)2(2)2(1) of the chart. Repeat the 3 st pattern 30(31)34(36)38(40) times.
Work row(s) 3(3)3(3)3(2–3) of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased on row 3 = 120(124)136(144)152(160) sts. Work rows 4–7, repeating the 4 st pattern; sizes XS(S)M(L)XL: skip row 6.
Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work row 8 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 150(155)170(180)190(200) sts on the needles. Work rows 9–13, repeating the 5 st pattern.
Work row 14 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 180(186)204(216)228(240) sts on the needles. Work rows 15–23, repeating the 6 st pattern.
Work row 24 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 210(217)238(252)266(280) sts on the needles. Work rows 25–31, repeating the 7 st pattern. Note: Size XS: skip rows 26–27; sizes S, M and L: skip row 27.
Work row 32 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 240(248)272(288)304(320) sts on the needles. Work rows 33–52. Note: Sizes XS and S: skip row 48; size M: skip row 52.
Using Off White, work stockinette st in the round. On the second round, increase 0(6)0(2)4(6) sts = 240(254)272(290)308(326) sts.
When the yoke measures 20(21)21(22)22(23) cm from the ribbing, separate the sleeves: 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts + 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts.
Body
Work stockinette st. Work the 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole, work 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole = 160(172)188(202)216(230) sts. Keep working stockinette st in the round.
After 32(33)34(35)38(40) cm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Use either the double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique.
Using Off White, knit the 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts and pick up 9(11)11(12)13(14) additional sts from the armhole cast-on = 58(62)64(68)72(76) sts.
Keep working stockinette st in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the armhole cast-on.
After 3(3)2(2)2(2) cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3.5(3.5)3.5(3)2.5(2.5) cm 9(10)11(12)14(15) more times = 38(40)40(42)42(44) sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45(46) cm from the underarm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in
middle back length 57(59)60(62)64(67) cm / 22½(23¼)23½(24½)25¼(26½) in
inner sleeve length 47(48)49(50)50(51) cm / 18½(19)19¼(19¾)19¾(20) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Colourwork: work stockinette st following the chart.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette st = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The sweater is knitted in the round from neckline to hem (see pattern for direction of knitting).
Yoke
Using Tree Trunk and the shorter circular needle, cast on 80(82)84(88)88(90) sts and place marker for beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needle. Work 2 rounds in stockinette st and on the first round evenly increase 10(11)18(20)26(30) sts = 90(93)102(108)114(120) sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 2(2)2(2)2(1) of the chart. Repeat the 3 st pattern 30(31)34(36)38(40) times.
Work row(s) 3(3)3(3)3(2–3) of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased on row 3 = 120(124)136(144)152(160) sts. Work rows 4–7, repeating the 4 st pattern; sizes XS(S)M(L)XL: skip row 6.
Note: Switch to the longer circular needle when you need to.
Work row 8 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 150(155)170(180)190(200) sts on the needles. Work rows 9–13, repeating the 5 st pattern.
Work row 14 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 180(186)204(216)228(240) sts on the needles. Work rows 15–23, repeating the 6 st pattern.
Work row 24 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 210(217)238(252)266(280) sts on the needles. Work rows 25–31, repeating the 7 st pattern. Note: Size XS: skip rows 26–27; sizes S, M and L: skip row 27.
Work row 32 of the chart. 30(31)34(36)38(40) sts increased, 240(248)272(288)304(320) sts on the needles. Work rows 33–52. Note: Sizes XS and S: skip row 48; size M: skip row 52.
Using Off White, work stockinette st in the round. On the second round, increase 0(6)0(2)4(6) sts = 240(254)272(290)308(326) sts.
When the yoke measures 20(21)21(22)22(23) cm from the ribbing, separate the sleeves: 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts + 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts + 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts.
Body
Work stockinette st. Work the 71(76)83(89)95(101) back sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole, work 71(76)83(89)95(101) front sts, cast on 9(10)11(12)13(14) sts for armhole = 160(172)188(202)216(230) sts. Keep working stockinette st in the round.
After 32(33)34(35)38(40) cm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Use either the double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique.
Using Off White, knit the 49(51)53(56)59(62) sleeve sts and pick up 9(11)11(12)13(14) additional sts from the armhole cast-on = 58(62)64(68)72(76) sts.
Keep working stockinette st in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the armhole cast-on.
After 3(3)2(2)2(2) cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3.5(3.5)3.5(3)2.5(2.5) cm 9(10)11(12)14(15) more times = 38(40)40(42)42(44) sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45(46) cm from the underarm, switch to the smaller needles and work ribbing in the round for 5 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
