Riipus 1521 Yoke Sweater

This sweater was inspired by the old pendant design by Kaj Lindstrm for Kalevalakoru from Finland. The pattern was originally published in Kalevala X Novita knitting magazine, November 2022. The sweater features round shape and bobbles that are imitating the Riipus 1521 necklace.

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SIZING: #sizeinclusive
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)5XL
Recommended ease 4-8" / 10-20 cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

A: Bust circumference 36.75(41.5)44.5(49.5)52(55)58.5(63)67" / 93(106)113(126)132(140)149(160)170 cm
B: Sleeve circumference 11.5(13)14.25(15)17.75(19)20(21.75)23.5" / 29(32)36(38)44(48)50(54)59 cm
C: Yoke depth from the front (or desired length, can be lengthened continuing Stockinette Stitch) 10.25" / 26 cm
D: Total length from the back neck: Approx. 21.5" / 55 cm (or desired length) 
E: Sleeve length from the underarm: Approx. 17.75" / 45 cm
F: Neck circumference (stretches out slightly): Approx. 18.5(20)21.25(22.5)25.25(26.5)26.5(26.5)27.5" / 47(50)53(57)63(67)67(67)69 cm

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rnd = 4 x 4"  / 10 x 10 cm stockinette st with larger (US 7 / 4.5 mm) needle.
22 sts and 24 rnd = 4 x 4"  / 10 x 10 cm in cable pattern with larger (US 7 / 4.5 mm) needle.

MATERIALS
YARN
7 veljestä Nature (70 % wool, 30 % lyocell, 100 g / 200 m / 218 yds / skein). Color Kallio (grey).
You need 5(5)6(7)7(8)9(9)10 skeins OR 1012(1090)1234(1348)1474(1570)1814(1959)2094 yds / 928(1000)1132(1237)1353(1440)1664(1797) 1921 m of aran-weight yarn.

NEEDLES
US 7 / 4.5 mm 6080120 cm circular needle for body and sleeves. Sleeves are worked using magic loop techniques, you can also use dpns.
US 6 / 4 mm 6080120 cm circular needle for ribbing.
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

OTHER
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn/stitch holders, cable needle (4,5 mm)