The colours in this sweater echo those found in traditional Finnish knitted items. These were often knitted using natural blacks and greys, with sparing use of red yarn, which was the most hard to come by and expensive. This yoked sweater is knitted from the top down using 100% Shetland wool, and German short rows have been used to raise the back neckline.

YARN
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/ 114yds per 25g ball)
A 9097 (Orange Red) 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1) x 25g balls
B 81 (Charcoal) 13:14:16:17:19:20:22) x 25g balls
C 202 (Light Fawn) 2 (2:2:2:2:2:2) x 25g balls
D 203 (Light Grey) 2 (2:2:2:2:2:2) x 25g balls

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80-120cm long
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-120cm long
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
Stitch markers
Stitch holders

TENSION
27 sts and 43 rounds to 10cm using 2.75mm needles over st st.
27 sts and 35 rounds to 10cm using 3.25mm needles over chart patt.