This pullover is inspired by Tove Jansson’s black-and-white line drawings of the Moomins. Its small colourwork motif also recalls traditional Scandinavian fishermen’s sweaters, echoing the Moomins’ deep connection to the sea and sailing. The name Adventure reflects both this maritime spirit and the sense of curiosity and courage that runs through the Moomin stories.

The pullover is started at the back neck, and the back and fronts are worked flat before being joined together and worked in the round to the hem. Worked seamlessly in an all-over colourwork pattern, the sweater features a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, a folded ribbed collar, and a tiny embroidered Moomin on the left sleeve.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 7–9” / 17–23 cm of positive ease.

Finished Measurements
Chest Circumference: 37.75 (41, 44, 47.25) (50.5, 53.5, 56.75) (59.75, 66.25, 72.25)“ / 96 (104, 112, 120) (128, 136, 144) (152, 168, 184) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem (adjustable): 11.75 (11.75, 12.25, 12.25) (13, 13, 13) (13.75, 13.75, 13.75)“ / 30 (30, 31, 31) (33, 33, 33) (35, 35, 35) cm.

Sleeve Length (adjustable): 16.5” / 42 cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 14.5 (16.25, 17.75, 18.5) (19.25, 20, 21.75) (23.25, 23.25, 24.75)“ / 37 (41, 45, 47) (49, 51, 55) (59, 59, 63) cm. 

Materials
Yarn:
MC: 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) balls of Merino by Knitting For Olive (100% merino, 273 yds / 250 m – 50 g), in the colourway Cream, and 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) balls of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), in the colourway Cream. Yarns are held together throughout.

CC: 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) balls of Merino by Knitting For Olive (100% merino, 273 yds / 250 m – 50 g), in the colourway Thunder Cloud, and 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), in the colourway Thunder Cloud.

Yarns are held together throughout.

Or approx. 660 (730, 800, 880) (970, 1070, 1180) (1300, 1420, 1500) yds / 610 (670, 740, 810) (890, 980, 1080) (1190, 1300, 1370) m of both fingering-weight and lace-weight yarn in MC and 300 (330, 360, 390) (430, 480, 520) (580, 630, 670) yds / 270 (300, 330, 360) (400, 440, 480) (530, 580, 610) m of both fingering-weight and lace-weight yarn in CC.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sunday by Sandnes Garn held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn or  Tricycle by West Wool held together with Glowhair by West Wool or Merino Singles by La Bien Aimée held together with Soyeux by La Bien Aimée. 

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm (for rib) and US 6 / 4 mm (for St St) circular needles (32–40” / 80–100 cm) and DPNs (or preferred method for working small circumferences in the round).

Notions: 2 stitch markers, 4 locking markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. For the embroidery: a 2 × 2” / 5 x 5 cm piece of white felt, black embroidery floss, embroidery needle.

Gauge
20 sts × 28 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St and colourwork, after blocking.