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.

SQUARES & DIAMONDS SWEATER
This pattern is inspired by an old Estonian pattern from the thirteenth century. Diamonds: Symbolize fertility, protection, and the feminine principle. Often associated with the “field” or “womb” in Estonian symbolism. Squares: Represent stability, earth, and order. Sometimes used to enclose other motifs, like crosses or stars, symbolizing protection.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Koigu Origins Corriedale(CR) and Corriedale+Gotland
(CG)(100g/200yds/183m skein)
Sample Palette & Yarn Amounts:
MC: CR0000 Cream - 5 (6) skeins
CC1: CG1173 Pink - 2 (3) skeins
CC2: CG0000 Grey - 2 (3) skeins
XS-XL: MC: 5 skeins, CC1: 2 skeins, CC2: 2 skeins
2XL-5XL: MC: 6 skeins, CC1: 3 skeins, CC2: 3 skeins

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

SIZE:
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Bust: 32” (36”)(44”)(48”)(52”), 56”(60”)(64”)(68”)
(81, 91, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 163, 173 cm)
Ease: Finished bust measurements include approximately 4” (10 cm) of positive ease.

GAUGE:
18 sts and 18 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in colorwork pattern,
blocked.
Pattern Repeat: 18 sts x 18 rows