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Hauki
The Hauki sweater is worked top-down. The work begins with a folded (double) collar, and short-row shaping is worked at the back neck using German short rows to improve fit. Raglan increases are worked for the yoke. The sweater is worked in stranded colorwork throughout.
SIZES
S (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL)
The sweater has a slightly relaxed fit. Choose a size with approx. 3–5 cm / 1.25–2 in of positive ease at chest.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 32.25 (38.5, 45, 51.5) (58, 64.25)” / 82 (98, 114.5, 131) (147.5, 163.5) cm
Sleeve circumference: 11 (14, 16.75, 20) (21.75, 25)” / 28 (35.5, 42.5, 51) (55.5, 63.5) cm
Sleeve length 17 (17.25, 17.75, 17.75) (18.5, 19.25) ” / 43 (44, 45, 45) (47, 49) cm
Body length (at side seam): 12.5 (12.5, 13, 12.25) (14, 15) ” / 32 (32, 33, 34) (36, 38) cm
Yoke depth: 6.25 (8.25, 9.5, 10) (11.5, 12.75)” / 16 (21, 24, 25.5) (29, 32.5) cm
YARN
Tukuwool DK (100% wool, 100 g = 250 m). Sample shown in colourways Manna (MC) and Blue Hour (CC).
You can substitute Vuonue Usko with another worsted or aran weight yarn (or any yarn you get gauge with). Great alternatives are for example Finnish Vuonue Pentti or Norwegian Isager Jensen.
YARDAGE
MC: 705 (855, 995, 1140) (1280, 1426) yds/ 645 (782, 910, 1042) (1171, 1304) meters
CC: 438 (527, 618, 702) (792, 881) yds/ 400 (482, 565, 642) (725, 806) meters
If you use Tukuwool DK, you will need:
MC: 3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6) skeins
CC: 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 4) skeins
NEEDLES
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles (80–100 cm) for ribbing, 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (80–100 cm) for stockinette and colorwork, 3 mm (US 2.5) double-pointed needles for sleeves (if not using magic loop), or size to get gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
22 sts × 26 rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in in colorwork using 3.5 mm needles, after blocking.
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