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Finished
October 9, 2023
November 26, 2024

koivua tee

Project info
koivua light by Caitlin Hunter
Koivua
Knitting
Sweater → Pullover
4
Needles & yarn
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette and colorwork
1,074 yards
Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK
438 yards in stash
4 skeins = 874.9 yards (800.0 meters), 460 grams
Pure
Natural/Undyed
Wool and Company in South Elgin, Illinois
The Plucky Knitter Primo DK
200 yards in stash
1 skein = 200.0 yards (182.9 meters), 105 grams
Corduroy
Green
Notes

Third time is a charm. I restarted this project a few times because I didn’t love how the variegated yarn was looking the first time, and the second time, I felt there wasn’t enough contrast. I modified the collar to something more standard based on my preferences.

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Finished
October 9, 2023
November 26, 2024
 
About this pattern
koivua light
by Caitlin Hunter
from Boyland Knitworks
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About this yarn
Primo DK
by The Plucky Knitter
DK
75% Merino, 20% Cashmere goat, 5% Nylon
200 yards / 105 grams

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About this yarn
Merino DK
by Hedgehog Fibres
DK
100% Merino
219 yards / 115 grams

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  • Project created: September 11, 2023
  • Finished: November 26, 2024
  • Updated: April 17, 2025