Raunioiset Sweater by Suvi
Raunioiset Sweater by Suvi
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The inspiration for this sweater is a fern species named Maidenhair Spleenwort, which is called “Raunioiset” in Finnish.
SIZES:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 corresponding to XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: 81-86 (89-94) 97-102 (105-110) 113-118 (121-126) 129-134 (137-142) 145-150 cm
The tee is designed with no positive ease, and the sweater with 5 cm of positive ease around the bust. Choose your size accordingly.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust circumference: 86 (94) 102 (110) 118 (126) 134 (142) 150 cm
Yoke height: 21 (23) 24 (26) 26 (26) 27 (27) 28 cm
Total length from neck to hem: 55 (57) 59 (62) 63 (65) 66 (67) 67 cm
Sleeve length under the arm: short 5-7 cm, long 42 (42) 42 (42) 44 (44) 44 (44) 44 cm
Sleeve circumference at the widest point: 29 (31) 33 (35) 37 (40) 41 (45) 47 cm
NEEDLES AND EXTRAS:
3.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm
4 mm circular needle, 80-120 cm
1 cable needle
3 stitch wires or stitch holders
stitch markers
GAUGE:
19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm stockinette stitch, using 4 mm needles, after blocking
RECOMMENDED YARN:
YARDAGE:
Short sleeves: 600 (700) 800 (860) 950 (1050) 1150 (1200) 1250 m of worsted or DK-weight cotton or wool yarn
Long sleeves: 900 (1000) 1100 (1170) 1250 (1350) 1450 (1500) 1650 m of worsted or DK-weight cotton or wool yarn
The sweater is started with a Provisional Cast on, and knitted top down in the round, with a circular needle. The neck edge is finished with an I-cord. At the back of the neck there are short rows to improve the fit. The surface pattern of the yoke has fern cables, under which the yoke increases are hidden. There are also additional raglan increases to improve the bust fit. There are instructions both for short and long sleeves. The sleeves and bottom edge are finished with an I-cord edge.
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Suitable yarns include:
Soft Silk from BC Garn is spun from bourette silk which is produced using the short silk fibres left over after the production of mulberry silk which requires long fibres only.
It has the pleasant climate-regulating properties of silk, but isn't as cool, smooth, or slippery as many mulberry silk yarns. Due to its high sericin content (whose odour dissipates relatively quickly), bourette silk is said to possess natural healing properties – it also has anti-inflammatory effects and soothes the skin. The yarn is therefore ideally suited to baby and children's clothing, and those with sensitive skin.
Soft Silk is spun and dyed by a small spinning mill in India.
Yarn thickness: Sport / DK
Needle size: 4mm
Gauge: 20 = 10 cm
Yarn length: 350m/100g
Material: 100% silk
Organic Merino from Arles and recycled cotton, spun and dyed in France with natural dyes.
Yarn type: Heavy DK/ Light worsted weight yarn
Meterage: 250m / 270 yds in approx 100 g ball
Composition: 70% Organic merino d'Arles (France) and 30% recycled cotton, including up to 2% of others recycled fibres (France).
GAUGE (for 10 x 10 cm of st st)
20 st x 28 rows, 4 mm needles / US 6
19 st x 25 rows, 4.5 mm needles / US 7
Material: 100% Merino d’Arles GOTS certified Wool
Yardage: 200m/100g
Needle: 3.5 - 4.5 mm
Gauge: 20 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Hand Wash
Skadi is a plump 3-ply DK /Worsted weight yarn made from Merino d'Arles GOTS-certified wool—with a 21 micron count, this is the softest wool native to Europe. This rare sheep breed hails from southern France and, due to the high crimp of its fleece, yarn spun from this wool has pockets of trapped air, providing insulation and resulting in warmer garments. The wool from this breed is exceptionally fluffy, bouncy, and soft.
By spinning and dyeing this organic wool at a GOTS-certified mill in Turkey, everything is done under one roof, reducing the carbon footprint and ensuring that the wool meets high standards for quality and sustainability. GOTS certification guarantees the best for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the production.
Knitting with Skadi is an absolute delight. It is lofty, light and as soft as a cloud and perfect for sweaters, hats, and scarves.
In this luxury British breed blend, each shade is inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats.
100% of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep.
Yarn weight: DK
Approximate meterage: 204m/223yds per 100g
Hank size: 100g
Tension/gauge swatch: 24 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4” (4mm needle)
Suggested needle size: 4mm
Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted spun wool)
Hand wash and dry flat.