The Inner Moomin

Alma Bali’s *The Inner Moomin* sweater has a curvy silhouette and a neutral palette that pay tribute to the Moomin family’s quiet sweetness, chic charm and whimsical spirit, echoing Tove Jansson’s beloved characters in both shape and mood. The top-down raglan pullover features a bell-shaped body finishing just above the hip and sleeves that taper gently to the wrists. Front and back are adorned with a bold patchwork pattern in soft whites and muted tones, created with simple, intuitive stitches. Casual yet elegant, it is a timeless staple and cosy com­pan­ion. The sweater is worked flat from the top down using intarsia for the patchwork. Hem, neckband and sleeves are then completed in the round, with each colour worked in its own stitch pattern. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 8–10" / 20–25 cm of positive ease. **Finished Measurements** Chest Circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72)" / 101 (111.5, 121.5, 131.5, 142) (152, 162, 172.5, 182.5) cm.  Upper Arm Circumference: 15 (16.25, 17.5, 18.5, 19.25) (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 24)" / 37.5 (41, 44, 46, 48) (51.5, 54.5, 56.5, 60) cm. Cuff Circumference: 7.5 (8, 8.25, 8.5, 9) (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)" / 19 (20.5, 21, 21.5, 23) (24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm. Sleeve Length: 17” / 43 cm.  Body Length from Underarm to Hem: 12” / 30 cm.  Length from Centre Back to Bottom Edge: 19.75 (20.75, 21.75, 22.5, 23.75) (24.5, 25.75, 26.25, 27.75)" / 49.5 (52, 54, 56.5, 59.5) (61, 64, 65.5, 69.5) cm. **Materials** Yarn: Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% non-mulesed merino, 137 yds / 125 m – 50 g). MC: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 9) balls in the colourway Cream.  CC1: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls in the colourway Limestone.  CC2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls in the colourway Oatmeal.  CC3: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls in the colourway Powder.  Or approx. the following amounts of worsted-weight yarn: MC: 692 (756, 850, 906, 974) (1028, 1106, 1128, 1182) yds / 632 (691, 777, 829, 890) (940, 1011, 1031, 1081) m.  CC1: 212 (231, 260, 277, 298) (315, 338, 345, 362) yds / 193 (211, 238, 253, 272) (288, 309, 315, 331) m. CC2: 156 (171, 192, 205, 220) (232, 250, 255, 267) yds / 143 (156, 176, 187, 201) (212, 228, 233, 244) m.  CC3: 151 (165, 185, 197, 212) (224, 241, 245, 257) yds / 138 (150, 169, 180, 194) (205, 220, 224, 235) m. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Mota by Wool Dreamers or Corrie Worsted by La Bien Aimée. Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm (for ribbing) and US 7 / 4.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs (or preferred method for working small circumferences in the rnd). Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. **Gauge** 19 sts × 26 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.