Hunaja

**Originally featured in Taito magazine (2024), Hunaja returns with refined shaping and thoughtful upgrades and it is now available as a standalone pattern.** Hunaja is a fingering weight circular yoke sweater that balances structure and softness. The textured yoke flows into relaxed stockinette, creating a piece that feels both elegant and effortless. This updated version features improved shaping at the shoulders and underarms for a more flattering fit, optional bust darts for added customization, and both charted and written instructions to support a wide range of knitters. Knit seamlessly from the top down, Hunaja begins with subtle neck shaping before transitioning into the yoke. From there, the lace and texture of the yoke take center stage, followed by soothing stockinette to the hem and cuffs. Written for nine sizes with a finished bust of 82–163 cm / 32.5–64.25 inches and recommended positive ease of 10 cm / 4 inches, Hunaja is a refined staple, inspired by nature’s quiet patterns and designed for timeless wear. **SIZES AND FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 **Bust circumference** 82, 92, 102 (112, 122, 132) 142, 152, 163 cm / 32.25, 36.25, 40.25 (44, 48, 52) 56, 59.75, 64.25 inches **Upper arm circumference** 28, 30, 32 (35, 38, 42) 45, 49, 52 cm / 11, 11.75, 12.5 (13.75, 15, 16.5) 17.75, 19.25, 20.5 inches **GAUGE** 24 sts and 32 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches worked in stockinette in-the-round, blocked. **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 3 mm for neckband, hem and cuffs 3.5 mm for body and sleeves **YARN** Suggested yarn: Jalovilla Vuona (100% Finnish wool, 210 m / 50 grams) or similar fingering weight yarn you get gauge with. Sample shown in colorway Okra. **YARDAGE** 860, 1050, 1120 (1250, 1360, 1450) 1730, 1870, 2020 m / 940, 1150, 1225 (1370, 1490, 1585) 1890, 2045, 2210 yards I need your help! Allthough this pattern was professionally tech edited, size 8 wasn’t test knit so I’d love to offer the pattern as a gift in exchange for feedback. If you’d like to knit Hunaja Sweater in size 8 at your own pace and share your experience with me, I’ll happily send you the pattern for free. Just get in touch with me and I’ll give you all the details! Ohje on saatavilla myös suomeksi.