Jääpuikot, named after the Finnish word for icicles, draws inspiration from winter’s geometric beauty. Bold diamonds and zigzag motifs flow across the yoke in contrasting colours, creating a striking yet timeless colourwork pattern. Worked from the top down, the pullover combines the rhythmic enjoyment of stranded knitting with a comfortable, everyday fit.

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

Recommended ease: 6–7” / 15–18 cm of positive ease. ​​​

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Chest Circumference: 35.25 (39.75, 43, 46.75, 51) (55.5, 60, 63, 69.75)“ / 89.5 (101, 109.5, 119, 129.5) (141, 152.5, 160, 177) cm.

Length from Underarm (incl. hem): 11.25 (11.25, 11.5, 11.5, 12) (12.75, 13.5, 13.5, 14.25)“ / 28.5 (28.5, 29.5, 29.5, 30.5) (32.5, 34.5, 34.5, 36.5) cm.

Yoke Depth: 10.75” / ​27 cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 13 (13.25, 14.25, 14.75, 16) (18, 19, 20, 20.75)“ / 33 (33.5, 36, 37.5, 40.5) (45.5, 48, 50.5, 52.5) cm.

Sleeve Length (incl. cuff): 16 (16.25, 16.25, 16.75, 16.75) (17.25, 17.25, 18, 18)“ / 40.5 (41.5, 41.5, 42.5, 42.5) (43.5, 43.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 
Yarn 1: Laine x Novita DK by Novita (70% Falkland wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 246 yds / 225 m – 100 g).

MC1: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins in the colourway 2761 Golden Amber.
CC1: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in the colourway 6141 Sandy Shoreline.

Or approx. 915 (985, 1080, 1155, 1290) (1470, 1625, 1735, 1900) yds / 835 (900, 985, 1055, 1180) (1345, 1485, 1585, 1735) m (MC1) and 220 (235, 260, 270, 295) (325, 345, 360, 395) yds / 200 (215, 235, 245, 270) (295, 315, 330, 360) m (CC1) DK-weight yarn.

Yarn 2: Edith by Novita (70% mohair, 30% silk, 245 yds / 225 m – 25 g).
MC2: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls in the colourway 2851 Destiny. CC2: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls in the colourway 6061 Kind.

Or approx. 970 (1045, 1145, 1225, 1375) (1565, 1715, 1845, 2015) yds / 885 (955, 1045, 1120, 1255) (1430, ​​​​1575, 1685, 1840) m (MC2) and 220 (235, 255, 270, 295) (320, 345, 360, 390) yds / 200 (215, 230, 245, 270) (290, 315, 330, 355) m (CC2) of lace-weight silk-mohair yarn.

One strand each of Yarn 1 and Yarn 2 are held together ​​​​throughout. This is written as MC1+MC2 and CC1+CC2 in the pattern and chart key.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Pure DK by West Yorkshire Spinners, Sheepsoft DK by Laxtons and Wonder Wool DK by Novita (for Yarn 1) and Deluxe Kid Seta by Mondial, Halo Kid Silk by Laughing Hens or Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn (for Yarn 2).

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm at least ​​​​32” / 80 cm circular needles (for ribbing), US 7 / 4.5 mm needle at least 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for St St and colourwork).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

19 sts x 25 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Stranded Colourwork Patt, after blocking.

25 sts x 28 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking.

NOTES
This top-down pullover begins with a folded neckband worked to create a double-layer fabric. German Short Rows shape the back neckline before transitioning into the circular yoke. The seamless colourwork yoke features classic Nordic diamonds and zigzag motifs worked in two colours (MC1+MC2 and CC1+CC2), with increase intervals integrated throughout. After separating at the underarms, the body and sleeves are worked separately in St St, both knit in the round to the 1 x 1 Rib edges and finished with a neat Tubular BO.