Sipoo Sweater

The Sipoo Sweater is part of the Sipoo collection, made in collaboration with the Adult Education Centre of Sipoo, inspired by the historical Sipoo Tapestry. #sipoosweater This round yoke sweater is worked top-down with two- or three-color colorwork, after which short rows are used to improve the fit, and additional raglan increases are worked for sizes L–5XL. The sleeves are separated from the body and finished last. The body can be shaped into a slight A-line with increases. The look is completed with non-rolling stockinette edges. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Recommended amount of positive ease: 5-15 cm. Choose a size by measuring the widest part of your bust and adding the recommended ease to it. The measurements can be found in the pictures. Note that all measurements in this pattern are provided in metric units. MATERIALS The white sample: Vuonue, Pentti worsted (240 m/100 g, 70% Finnish wool, 30% Tencel) Main Color (White): 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (600) 600 g Contrasting Color 1 (Dark petrol): 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Contrasting Color 2 (Light pink): 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g The black sample: Isager, Jensen Yarn (250 m/100 g, 100% wool) Main Color (30 Black): 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 500 (550) 550 g Contrasting Color (0 White): 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g. NEEDLES 3 mm circular needle with a 40-120 cm cable (for the neckline, hem and cuffs) 4 mm circular needle with a 40-120 cm cable (for the neckline, body and sleeves) 4,5 mm circular needle with a 40-100 cm cable (for the colorwork) Or others to meet the gauge. Choose a cable length that suits your needs. GAUGE 21 sts x 28 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm (Stockinette in the round with 4 mm needles and colorwork in the round with 4,5 mm needles) Check the gauge by knitting a swatch in both stockinette and colorwork by following the chart. NOTIONS Stitch cables/scrap yarn Stitch markers Tapestry needle