Tuonen Karhu

*I must go to Tuonela, Bridle there the bear of Mana, Bring him from the Death-land forests* This sweater is worked in the round from the top down as one piece, and the yoke has a charming colourwork pattern. This loose-fitting sweater is relaxed, and you can pull it on for example for a cosy walk in the woods. The fabric is lively, thanks to the tweed nupps in the yarn. **SIZE** S (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL) The sweater is designed to have a slightly oversized fit. Choose a size with approx. 4–6″ / 10–15 cm of positive ease at chest. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 36.5 (41, 45.5, 49) (53.5, 58.5, 62)″ / 93 (104, 115, 125) (136, 148, 158) cm. Yoke Depth: 10 (10.5, 10.5, 11) (11, 12, 12)″ / 26 (27, 27, 28) (28, 30, 31) cm. Body Length: 15.5 (16, 17, 17.5) (18, 19, 19.5)″ / 40 (41, 43, 45) (46, 48, 49) cm. Sleeve Length: 17.5 (17.5, 18, 19) (19.5, 20, 20.5)″ / 44 (45, 46, 48) (50, 51, 52) cm. **YARN** Ruskan Lehti Donegal Tweed (85% merino, 15% donegal nep, 100 g = 212 m / 232 yds). Sample shown in colourways Havumetsä (MC) and Pöytähopeat (CC). You can substitute Donegal Tweed with another DK weight yarn or any yarn you get gauge with. Great alternatives are for example Finnish Tukuwool DK or Vuonue Pentti, Icelandic Ístex Plötulopi and U.S. The Farmer’s Daughter Pishkun. **YARDAGE** MC: 1048 (1131, 1214, 1409) (1493, 1577, 1661) yds / 958 (1034, 1110, 1288) (1365, 1442, 1519) m. CC: 230 (249, 270, 291) (312, 332, 363) yds / 210 (228, 247, 266) (285, 304, 332) m. If you use Ruskan Lehti Donegal Tweed, you will need MC: 5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) skeins. CC: 1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skein(s). **NEEDLES** US 6 / 4 mm circular needles (16″ / 40 cm and 32–40″ / 80–100 cm) for Stockinette Stitch and colourwork, US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (32–40″ / 80–100 cm) and DPNs (if not using the Magic Loop Method) for ribbing. Or size to get gauge. **GAUGE** 20 sts x 24 rnd = 4 x 4″ / 10 x 10 cm with US 6 / 4 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.