The idea for Jenna Kostet’s Himmeli sweater came from a traditional straw decoration hanging from the roof. In Finland, they are often used at Christmas, but originally himmelis were also good luck charms for a successful harvest.
The airy colourwork pattern gives Himmeli a contrast with conventional multi-coloured yoke sweaters. Jenna prefers colours that remind her of Finnish nature and the changing seasons. Himmeli features a light straw shade and a greyish-green reminiscent of a late summer’s spruce forest.
Each yarn kit contains the amount of yarn needed to complete the project in the selected size.
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0–1.25” / 0–3 cm of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 28.75 (33, 37.75, 40, 44.5) (48, 53.5, 56.75, 60)“ / 73 (84, 96, 102, 113) (122, 136, 144, 153) cm.
Sleeve Length: 14.5 (15, 15.75, 15.75, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17)“ / 37 (38, 40, 40, 42) (42, 42, 42, 43) cm.
Body Length: 15.7 (17, 17.5, 17.75, 18) (18.5, 19.25, 20, 20.75)“ / 40 (43, 44, 45, 46) (47, 49, 51, 53) cm.
Yoke Depth: 10.25 (10.75, 10.7, 11, 11) (11.75, 13, 14, 15)“ / 26 (27, 27, 28, 28) (30, 33, 36, 38) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Léttlopi by Ístex (100% Icelandic wool, 109 yds / 100 m – 50 g).
MC: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 14) skeins of colourway Lyme grass (1706).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of colourway Light beige heather (1418).
Needles: US / 4.5 mm 32–40” circular needles (for the colourwork and body), US 6 / 4 mm 32–40” circular needles (for the ribbing), US 6 / 4 mm DPNs.
Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn.
GAUGE
18 sts x 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
Pattern: Laine Magazin 18
Photos: © Laine Publishing, Jenna K.
