Puavo by Maiju Räsänen

Puavo

Knitting
February 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
902 - 2133 yards (825 - 1950 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
Finnish
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Puavo is a simple and relaxed unisex knit. Puavo is knitted semlessly top down with textured block stripes. The neckline is shaped with short rows. Pattern is easy going and beginner friendly.

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

Recommended ease: 10-15 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 89 (100, 111, 122, 134) (145, 156, 167) cm.
Collar Circumference: 56 (58, 60, 60, 62) (62, 62, 62) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 34 (36, 36, 40, 40) (47, 47, 50) cm.
Length from Shoulder to Underarm: 21 (21, 23, 23, 25) (25, 27, 27) cm.
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 51 (51, 56, 56, 60) (60, 65, 65) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 30 (30, 33, 33, 36) (36, 38, 38) cm.
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 39 (39, 42, 42, 46) (46, 49, 49) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Tukuwool DK (100% wool, 250 m / 100 g) or other DK weight yarn. Sample is shown in Tukuwool DK, colour Auri. You need approx. 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (7, 8, 8) skeins or approx. 825 (925, 1125, 1250, 1475) (1575, 1825, 1950) meters of DK weight yarn.

Needles: 4 mm circular needles and DPNs if needed for sleeves. Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows to 10 cm in St St / Double Seed Stitch, after blocking.