Väinämöinen Väinämöinen is a bottom-up sweater featuring colorwork on the body and sleeves. The sweater is well suited for both men and women.

SIZE
S (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
The sweater is quite fitted. Choose a size with approx. 0–1.25” / 0–3 cm of positive ease at chest.

FINISHED MEASREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 33 (37.75, 42.5, 52) (56.5, 61.5, 66)“ / 84 (96, 108, 132) (144, 156, 168) cm. cm.
Sleeve Length: 17.25 (18, 18, 18.75) (19.25, 19.75, 20.5)” / 44 (46, 46, 48) (49, 50, 52) cm.
Body Length: 18 (20, 20.5, 21.25) (21.5, 22.5, 23.15)“ / 46 (51, 52, 54) (55, 57, 59) cm. cm.
Armhole Depth: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9) (9, 9.5, 10)” / 20 (21, 22, 23) (23, 24, 25) cm.

YARN
Idän kehräämön Strösseli eko-tweed (85 % suomalainen villa, 15 % kierrätetty puuvilla-pellava, 100 g = 225 m). Sample shown in colorways Musta (MC) and Vaalea (CC).

You can substitute Strösseli with another DK weight yarn (or any yarn you can get gauge with). Great alternatives are for example Finnish Tukuwool DK, Jalovilla Räsy or Portuguese Rosa Pomar Brusca.

YARDAGE
MC: 803 (919, 1055, 1170) (1296, 1411, 1624) yds / 735 (840, 965, 1070) (1185, 1290, 1485) m.
CC: 155 (175, 205, 229) (249, 272, 291) yds / 142 (160, 187, 209) (228, 249, 266) m.

If you use Strösseli, you will need
MC: 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) skeins.
CC: 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skein.

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm circular needles (16–32” / 40–80 cm) for neckline and hem ribbing. US 6 / 4 mm DPNs for sleeve ribbing (if not using the Magic Loop Method). US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (32–40” / 80–100 cm) for cable pattern and colourwork. Or size to get gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20 sts x 22 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm with US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.