Koigu Sheep by Maie Landra

Koigu Sheep

Knitting
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1936 - 2662 yards (1770 - 2434 m)
XS (S)(M)(L)(XL), 2XL (3XL)(4XL)(5XL)
English
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KOIGU HERITAGE SWEATER COLLECTION
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When Koigu Wool Designs first began, Maie and Taiu Landra
sold sweaters handknit out of our own sheep’s wool at local
markets. We are bringing back 10 of these classic colourwork
sweaters designed by Koigu co-founder, Maie Landra, in the 80s
and 90s. Featuring traditional Estonian knitwear motifs in
bottom-up, seamed charted sweater patterns.

KOIGU SHEEP SWEATER
The hand-drawn KOIGU Sheep logo, created by Maie, is a
graphic representation of the brand’s essence. Its flowing,
organic lines poetically honor the legacy and vision of Koigu
Wool Designs.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Koigu Jasmine, 100% merino, DK weight (100g/242yds/221m)
Sample Palette:
MC: J5303 - beige
CC1: J0000 - cream
CC2: J1325 - brown
Yarn Amounts:
XS-XL: MC: 4 skeins, CC1: 2 skeins, CC2: 2 skeins
2XL-5XL: MC: 5 skeins, CC1: 3 skeins, CC2: 3 skeins

NEEDLES & TOOLS:
5mm & 4mm Circular Needles
5mm & 4mm Straight Needles
2 stitch holders
tapestry needle or crochet hook

SIZE:
Sizes: XS (S)(M)(L)(XL), 2XL (3XL)(4XL)(5XL)
Finished Bust: 35” (35”)(41”)(47”)(52”), 52”(58”)(64”)(64”)
(89, 89, 103, 118, 133, 133, 148, 163, 163 cm)
Ease: 4 in (10 cm) positive ease
Due to the fixed colourwork pattern repeat, XS and S are the same size, XL, and 2X, are the same size, and 4X and 5X are the same. While stitch counts may differ slightly for balance, the finished bust measurement remains the same within each group. For help selecting the best size for your fit preferences, please contact hello@koigu.com.

GAUGE:
22 sts and 25 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in colorwork pattern, blocked
Pattern Repeat: 31 sts x 21 rows