Snorkmaiden

*Snorkmaiden* is a simple, versatile sweater with a sprinkle of creativity and charm. Inspired by the loyal, brave, and imaginative Moomin character, the design reflects her soft, fluffy fur in smooth stockinette fabric.  Worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch, the sweater features playful sleeve ruffles shaped with short rows and finished with a delicate picot bind-off. These details echo Snork­maiden’s fun fringe and her love of adornments such as flowers and her gold anklet. Romantic yet resourceful, this sweater is a sweet tribute to her elegance, adventurous spirit, and eye for beauty. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)  Recommended ease: 2–4" / 5–10 cm of positive ease. **Finished Measurements**  Chest Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)" / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm. Body Length from Underarm to Hem: 12" / 30.5 cm. Total Body Length from Back Collar Edge to Hem: 21.75 (22.5, 23.25, 24, 24.5) (25, 25.25, 25.75, 26, 26.5)" / 55 (57, 59, 61, 62) (63.5, 64, 65.5, 66, 67.5) cm. Upper Sleeve Circumference: 13 (14.5, 15.75, 17, 18, 18.5) (19.75, 21, 21.5, 22.5)" / 33 (37, 40, 43, 45.5, 47) (50, 53.5, 54.5, 57) cm. Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17.5" / 44.5 cm.   **Materials** Yarn: Som Aran by Camellia Fiber Company (51% baby alpaca, 40% Pima cotton, 9% Merino wool, 109 yds / 100 m – 50 g). MC: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins in the colourway Moonflower. CC: 1 skein in the colourway Snork. Or approx. the following amounts of aran-weight yarn: MC: 620 (700, 775, 855, 935, 1010) (1090, 1165, 1245, 1320) yds / 565 (640, 710, 780, 855, 925) (995, 1065, 1140, 1205) m. CC: 62 (67, 71, 75, 80, 84) (88, 92, 96, 100) yds / 57 (61, 65, 69, 73, 77) (80, 84, 88, 91) m. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Portobello by Hobbii or Cotton + Merino by Juniper Moon Farm. Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm (for ribbing), US 9 / 5.5 mm (for main fabric) and US 10 / 6 mm (for ruffle) circular needles, at least 24" / 60 cm long.  Notions: Stitch markers (including 4 removable stitch markers or safety pins), waste yarn or stitch holders. **Gauge** 14 sts × 20 rnds and rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.