Gentle Hug by Novita

Gentle Hug

by Novita
Knitting
May 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1422 - 1859 yards (1300 - 1700 m)
XS(S)M/L(L)XL
English Finnish Swedish
This pattern is available for free.

Yes, summer is the warmer season in the Nordics as well, but as anyone who’s spent a few summers up here will tell you: the days will come when you’ll need a big warm cardigan. A delightful summer knit - easy and fast - and you’ll stay warm even in the cold northern summer.

SIZE
XS(S)M/L(L)XL

DIMENSIONS WHEN COMPLETED
body circumference 106(114)122(130)138 cm / 41¾(45)48(51¼)54¼ in
length 103(105)105(107)108 cm / 40½(41¼)41¼(42¼)42½ in
sleeve length 47(48)49(49)50 cm / 18½(19)19¼(19¼)19¾ in

DEMAND
Novita Natura
(015) Lake 650(700)750(800)850 g

OTHER SUPPLIES
Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) or size needed for gauge;
4½ mm (UK/US 7) needles for the pockets.
For the sleeves: Double-pointed needles 5 mm, if you aren’t using the Magic Loop technique

Finnish version here.