IMATRA
IMATRA
For her Imatra pattern (named after a city in eastern Finland), Fiona Alice wanted to design a piece for Finland’s warmer seasons: suited to late summer evenings, ferry rides and picnics in the sun. This cardigan is knitted in pieces and features 4 × 2 ribbing and stockinette stitch. The separate pieces allow the knitter the freedom of choosing how they would like to colour-block their own cardigan. The blend of cotton and wool is perfect for a summer knit.
Imatra was originally published in Laine Magazine’s Issue 21, Harvest Sun.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 12–14” / 30.5–35.5 cm of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 45.25 (49.25, 53.25, 57.25, 61.25) (65.25, 69.25, 73.25, 77.25)“ / 113.5 (123.5, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5) (163.5, 173.5, 183.5, 193.5) cm.
Full Length: 23.25 (23.25, 23.25, 24.25, 24.25) (24.25, 25.75, 25.75, 25.75)“ / 59 (59, 59, 61.5, 61.5) (61.5, 65.5, 65.5, 65.5) cm.
Side Seam Length: 14.25 (14, 13.75, 14.5, 14.25) (14, 15.25, 15, 14.75)“ / 36 (35.5, 35, 36.5, 36) (35.5, 38.5, 38, 37.5) cm.
Sleeve Length: 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16, 16) (16, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5)“ / 42 (42, 42, 40.5, 40.5) (40.5, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 16.25 (16.75, 17, 17.75, 18.72) (18.75, 19, 19.75, 20.25)“ / 41 (41.5, 42.5, 44, 46) (46.5, 47.5, 49, 51) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 13 (14, 14, 17, 17) (20, 21, 23, 24) skeins of Duo by Sandnes Garn (55% merino wool, 45% cotton, 126 yds / 115 m – 50 g).
Yarn A: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of colourway 4344.
Or approx. 525 (569, 623, 683, 749) (820, 902, 990, 1088) yds / 480 (520, 570, 625, 685) (750, 825, 905, 995) m of DK-weight yarn.
Yarn B: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of colourway 3522.
Or approx. 421 (459, 503, 552, 607) (667, 733, 809, 875) yds / 385 (420, 460, 505, 555) (610, 670, 740, 800) m of DK-weight yarn.
Yarn C: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of colourway 3536.
Or approx. 486 (536, 590, 650, 711) (782, 858, 940, 1006) yds / 444 (490, 539, 594, 650) (715, 785, 860, 920) m of DK-weight yarn.
Alternative yarn suggestions are for example De Rerum Natura Robinson, Brooklyn Tweed Arbor and Brooklyn Tweed Dapple.
Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80** cm circular needles, an extra US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for the 3-Needle BO, US 2.5 / 3 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.
A longer circular needle may be more comfortable for sizes 7, 8 and 9.
Notions: 3 locking stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, three 0.75” / 2 cm buttons, blocking mats and t-pins.
GAUGE
24 sts x 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.
This pattern is available in English and Finnish. Each language has a mobile and printer friendly version.
Photography (pictures 1 - 6) by Riikka Kantinkoski for Laine Publishing.
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