Novita Muumitalo: Children’s Moomin sweater
The outline of the Moomin design is embroidered with duplicate stitches. Use short back stitches for the eyes.
Designer
Minttu Wikberg
Size(s)
74(86)98(110)122 cm
Finished dimensions
body circumference 60(64)68(72)76 cm / 23½(25¼)26¾(28¼)30 in length 32(35)38(41)44 cm / 12½(13¾)15(16¼)17¼ in inner sleeve length 22(25)28(31)34 cm / 8¾(9¾)11(12¼)13½ in
Yarn demand
Novita Muumitalo (176) The Groke 100(150)150(200)200 g, (007) Moomintroll 100(100)100(150)150 g and some (229) Miffle for the pockets and (099) Stinky for embroidering
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) and 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) needles, or sizes needed for gauge; for the neckline edge a 40 cm (16 in) circular needle 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 60(64)68(72)76 cm / 23½(25¼)26¾(28¼)30 in length 32(35)38(41)44 cm / 12½(13¾)15(16¼)17¼ in inner sleeve length 22(25)28(31)34 cm / 8¾(9¾)11(12¼)13½ 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. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Moomin design in intarsia: All different-coloured fields are knitted with their own ball of yarn. Twist the different strands around each other on the WS to prevent holes at the colour changes.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows of stockinette st with the larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 68(72)76(82)86 sts. Work ribbing for 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit 1 WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
When the piece measures 21(23)25(27)29 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(68)72 sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13)14 cm, on a RS row bind off the middle 30(30)30(32)32 sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the 14(16)16(18)20 shoulder sts.
Work the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 68(72)76(82)86 sts. Work ribbing for 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit 1 WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate working 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
Note: After the first stripe with Moomintroll, knit the bottom of the Moomin character in intarsia on the next Groke stripe. Follow the chart. The outline of the character is embroidered afterwards with the Stinky yarn using duplicate stitches. The left edge of the character is marked with an arrow on the chart. Place it approx. 4(4,5)5(5,5)6 cm from the left end of the piece.
Knit the next Moomintroll stripe as established. On the next Groke stripe, resume the intarsia pattern following the chart. Then alternate the stripes as established for the rest of the piece.
When the piece measures 21(23)25(27)29 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(68)72 sts.
When the armhole measures 5(6)6(7)8 cm, leave the middle 18(18)18(20)20 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the 14(16)16(18)20 shoulder sts.
Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 37(39)39(41)41 sts. Work ribbing for approx. 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit the next WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate working 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
When the piece measures 6(7)6(6)6 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 4(3,5)3(2,5)2,5 cm 3(4)6(8)10 more times = 45(49)53(59)63 sts.
When the piece measures 22(25)28(31)34 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Move the sts on hold onto the circular needle. Using The Groke, pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for a total of 86(88)88(90)90 sts. Work 2 cm of ribbing in the round, then bind off in pattern.
Use the Stinky yarn to embroider the outline of the Moomin character with duplicate stitches following the chart. Use a 2-ply yarn with the Stinky colour to embroider the eyes with short back stitches.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Large pocket: Using the smaller needles and Miffle, cast on 22 sts and work 2 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. When the pocket measures 6,5(6,5)8,5(8,5)8,5 cm, leave the sts on hold.
Small pocket: Using the smaller needles and Miffle, cast on 14 sts and work 2 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. When the pocket measures 5(5)6(6)6 cm, leave the sts on hold.
Attach the large pocket on top of the Moomin character following the chart. Stitch the lower edge onto the sweater first, then sew the sides.
Attach the smaller pocket 7(8)9(10)11 cm from the shoulder and 2,5(3)3(3,5)4 from the armhole. Stitch the lower edge onto the sweater first, then sew the sides.
Lightly steam the pockets and the embroidery.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 60(64)68(72)76 cm / 23½(25¼)26¾(28¼)30 in length 32(35)38(41)44 cm / 12½(13¾)15(16¼)17¼ in inner sleeve length 22(25)28(31)34 cm / 8¾(9¾)11(12¼)13½ 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. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Moomin design in intarsia: All different-coloured fields are knitted with their own ball of yarn. Twist the different strands around each other on the WS to prevent holes at the colour changes.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows of stockinette st with the larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 68(72)76(82)86 sts. Work ribbing for 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit 1 WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
When the piece measures 21(23)25(27)29 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(68)72 sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13)14 cm, on a RS row bind off the middle 30(30)30(32)32 sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the 14(16)16(18)20 shoulder sts.
Work the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 68(72)76(82)86 sts. Work ribbing for 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit 1 WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate working 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
Note: After the first stripe with Moomintroll, knit the bottom of the Moomin character in intarsia on the next Groke stripe. Follow the chart. The outline of the character is embroidered afterwards with the Stinky yarn using duplicate stitches. The left edge of the character is marked with an arrow on the chart. Place it approx. 4(4,5)5(5,5)6 cm from the left end of the piece.
Knit the next Moomintroll stripe as established. On the next Groke stripe, resume the intarsia pattern following the chart. Then alternate the stripes as established for the rest of the piece.
When the piece measures 21(23)25(27)29 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 58(62)62(68)72 sts.
When the armhole measures 5(6)6(7)8 cm, leave the middle 18(18)18(20)20 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the 14(16)16(18)20 shoulder sts.
Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and The Groke, cast on 37(39)39(41)41 sts. Work ribbing for approx. 3(3)4(4)4 cm, then knit the next WS row.
Switch to the larger needles and the Moomintroll yarn. Working in stockinette st, alternate working 4 cm (11 rows) of Moomintroll and 4 cm (11 rows) of The Groke.
When the piece measures 6(7)6(6)6 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 4(3,5)3(2,5)2,5 cm 3(4)6(8)10 more times = 45(49)53(59)63 sts.
When the piece measures 22(25)28(31)34 cm, on every other row bind off 1x2(2)3(3)3 sts and 3(3)4(4)4x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Move the sts on hold onto the circular needle. Using The Groke, pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for a total of 86(88)88(90)90 sts. Work 2 cm of ribbing in the round, then bind off in pattern.
Use the Stinky yarn to embroider the outline of the Moomin character with duplicate stitches following the chart. Use a 2-ply yarn with the Stinky colour to embroider the eyes with short back stitches.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Large pocket: Using the smaller needles and Miffle, cast on 22 sts and work 2 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. When the pocket measures 6,5(6,5)8,5(8,5)8,5 cm, leave the sts on hold.
Small pocket: Using the smaller needles and Miffle, cast on 14 sts and work 2 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st. When the pocket measures 5(5)6(6)6 cm, leave the sts on hold.
Attach the large pocket on top of the Moomin character following the chart. Stitch the lower edge onto the sweater first, then sew the sides.
Attach the smaller pocket 7(8)9(10)11 cm from the shoulder and 2,5(3)3(3,5)4 from the armhole. Stitch the lower edge onto the sweater first, then sew the sides.
Lightly steam the pockets and the embroidery.
