Knitted Kalevala II by Jenna Kostet

Our Yarn Recommendations

Puiden Synty

Puiden synty is worked from the bottom up. The body and the sleeves are joined to work the yoke embellished with colourwork. The contrast colour is worked with two yarns held together.

Main Colour (and contrast colour):
Lore by The Fibre Co
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Croft DK by WYS
Cautiva by Wooldreamers

Contrast Colour (if holding together with a silk mohair):
Merino Cloud by artyarns
Pudding by Mrs Moon
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Isager Tweed

Vellamo 

The Vellamo socks are worked from the top down. They feature texture and colourwork in the leg. The heel is worked with a gusset and the toe is rounded. The cuff is long and can also be worn folded. You can also begin working the pattern directly after the cuff ribbing.

Isager Eco-Melange
Isager Bouclé
Lalland by Di Gilpin

Raudan Synty

Raudan synty is worked in the round from the bottom up and steeked open. The sleeves of the cardigan are worked separately and joined to the body for the yoke. The cardigan has a textured stitch pattern and the yoke is decorated with colourwork.

Jensen by Isager
Cautiva by Wooldreamers
Sheepsoft by Laxtons
Lore by The Fibre Co

Sampo

Sampo is a raglan sweater worked from the top down. Tall, ribbed collar, narrow sleeves and colourwork in the hem. The sweater is designed to have a loose fit. The colourwork has some long floats, so when knitting, make sure not to pull them too tight.

Origin by Walcot
Clinton Hill Bespoke DK
Camel DK by Pascuali
Sheepsoft by Laxtons
Lore by The Fibre Co

Hiiden Hirven Hiihto

Hiiden hirven hiihto begins from the hem, which is decorated with a colourwork pattern. The sleeves are worked separately and joined to the body. The yoke has raglan decreases and the cardigan is knitted in the round and steeked open.

Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Mota by Wooldreamers

Tuonelan Virta

Tuonelan virta is worked from the bottom up. The sweater has colourwork in the hem, cuffs and yoke. The double cuff in the sleeves and the neckline is worked in the contrast colour. You can also knit regular sleeves, but you will need to more of the main colour.

Noro Haunui
Le Gros Lambswool by Biches & Biches
Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
Aran Tweed by Isager

Tuonen Tytti

Tuonen tytti begins from the hem, the sleeves are worked separately and joined to the body for the yoke. This sweater has a flared hem and the yoke is decorated with a simple lace pattern.

Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Cautiva by Wooldreamers
Isager Tweed

Veneenveistosanat

Veneenveistosanat is worked from the bottom up. The sweater has a simple cable pattern in the body and colourwork on the sleeves. You can also use different colours of waste yarn to work the colourwork.

Lore by The Fibre Co
Clinton Hill Bespoke DK
Camel DK by Pascuali
Sheepsoft by Laxtons

Sariola

Sariola is a sweater with a lot of ease. The hem is decorated with colourwork and the yoke has raglan decreases and a tall neckline. The sleeves are loose, so you can wear it on top of other layers, even another sweater and use it as a jacket.

Croft by WYS
Feli by Illimani
Mota by Wooldreamers

Pohjolan häät

Pohjolan häät is a stunning sweater, worked from the top down. The yoke, hem and cuffs have lace and bobbles, and the yoke is decorated with colourwork. If you work the body length longer than instructed, you’ll get a snuggly sweater dress for winter.

Alpaca 3 by Isager
Royal II by Illimani
Chunky Andean Wool by KAOS
Beatrix by Juniper Moon

Lähde Kukka Kulkemahan

Lähde kukka kulkemahan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The top has short raglan sleeves and colourwork in the hem. The neckline, hem and cuffs are left to roll in.

Merilin by Isager
Merino Cloud by artyarns
Le Petit Lambswool by biches & buches
Sabri Colours or Sabri Undyed by Illimani

Kotimatka

Kotimatka is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke of the sweater has a colourwork pattern. You can work it in one colour or use scrap yarn and work it in many colours.

Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Opus by Walcot
Merino Cloud by artyarns

Lemminkäinen

Lemminkäinen is worked top down. The ribbing on the neckline is folded double and the yoke has a colourwork pattern. The hem of this sweater is shaped with short rows, making the back a little longer than the front.

Lalland Aran by Di GiIpin
Le Gros Lambswool by Biches & Biches
Sweater Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Aran Tweed by Isager

Kullervo

The Kullervo socks begin from the cuff. The socks have an all-over colourwork pattern on the leg and a reinforced heel. You can also work the colourwork in scrap yarn from your stash.

Amble by The Fiber Co

Kaitse Karja Kaunihisti

Kaitse karja kaunihisti is a loose dress worked from the bottom up. It has a v-neck and dropped shoulders. A colourwork pattern is worked in the hem and the cuffs. The yardage and measurements have been calculated based on a long dress, but you can always shorten the length of the hem, or even knit a top.

Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Isager Tvinni
Einrum Lamb 2

Metsän Väki

Metsän väki has a wide and cropped body and it is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. The sweater has a tall collar, long sleeves and dropped shoulders. The hem and cuffs have colourwork.

Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Isager Eco-Melange
Isager Tweed

Mull’ On Korvessa Kotini

Mull’ on korvessa kotini is worked from the top down. The sweater has a folded neckline and colourwork in the hem, cuffs and yoke. You can knit the sweater holding two yarns together or choose a soft and well-draping worsted or aran weight yarn.

If holding together with a silk mohair:
Santi by Illimani
Vaya by Lang
Croft DK by WYS
Isager Eco Baby

If using one yarn:
Amelie by Illimani
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Isager Soft
Manchelopi by Wooldreamers

Meren Luo’olle Lokiksi

Meren luo’olle lokiksi is a short-sleeved sweater. It is worked from the top down and has colourwork in the yoke. The cropped length widens slightly towards the hem. The neckline, cuffs and hem are worked in two-colour ribbing.

Cautiva by Wooldreamers
Lalland by Di Gilpin
Suave by Pascuali

Kuunteleva Metsä Cowl

The Kuunteleva metsä cowl is worked in the round and the ends are sewn together. You can work the cowl in different yarn weights, just check the length and adjust when needed. I recommend using a yarn that is not scratchy, so it will feel nice against the skin. You can wrap the 47" / 120 cm cowl twice around the neck.

Royal ICamel DK by Pascuali
Clinton Hill Bespoke DK Cashmere
Skinny Andean by KAOS
Vaya by Lang

Kuunteleva Metsä Socks

The Kuunteleva metsä socks are worked from the top down. They feature an all-over colourwork pattern, a short-row heel and a rounded toe. You can knit either a shorter or longer version of the leg, depending on your preference.

Amble by The Fiber Co
Merino Cloud by Artyarns

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