Kasvukausi (Growing Season) Sweater in Novita WoollyWood - Downloadable PDF

Kasvukausi (Growing Season) Sweater in Novita WoollyWood

What Is Being Made

The Kasvukausi (Growing Season) Sweater is a knitted pullover designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3XL. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished garment with body circumferences from 96 cm (37¾ inches) to 144 cm (56¾ inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The sweater features a classic construction with a body, sleeves, and ribbed neckline, designed to be worked primarily in the round for seamless construction.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The main body is worked in stockinette stitch in the round, which creates a smooth, professional finish. The pattern incorporates turning the work inside out at a specific point during construction, a technique that adds visual interest and demonstrates intermediate skill development. The sleeves are picked up and knit from cast-on stitches at the armhole, a common method for creating set-in sleeves without seaming. The finishing includes twisted ribbing worked in the round, which creates a textured, elastic edge that holds its shape well.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch used for the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, V-textured fabric
• Twisted Ribbing – Used for the neckline finish, providing elasticity and a refined edge
• Knit and Purl Combinations – Implied in the ribbing structure for functional stretch

Materials and Yarn

This pattern is designed specifically for Novita Woolly Wood, a DK weight yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 550 grams (approximately 4 skeins) for the smallest size to 850 grams (approximately 13 skeins) for the largest size. Novita Woolly Wood is a wool-based yarn suitable for creating garments with warmth and durability.

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for circular needles in two sizes: 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) in length, allowing for working in the round on different sections of the sweater. Double-pointed needles are also required for picking up and knitting the sleeve stitches from the armhole. The needle sizes recommended are Novita 3–3½ (equivalent to UK 10–11 or US 6–7), appropriate for the DK weight yarn and creating the correct gauge for proper fit.

Size Range and Finished Dimensions

The Kasvukausi sweater is available in six graduated sizes:

• Size S: Body circumference 96 cm (37¾ in), middle back length 62 cm (24½ in), inner sleeve length 41 cm (16¼ in)
• Size M: Body circumference 104 cm (41 in), middle back length 64 cm (25¼ in), inner sleeve length 42 cm (16½ in)
• Size L: Body circumference 112 cm (44 in), middle back length 66 cm (26 in), inner sleeve length 43 cm (17 in)
• Size XL: Body circumference 120 cm (47¼ in), middle back length 68 cm (26¾ in), inner sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ in)
• Size XXL: Body circumference 132 cm (52 in), middle back length 71 cm (28 in), inner sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ in)
• Size 3XL: Body circumference 144 cm (56¾ in), middle back length 74 cm (29¼ in), inner sleeve length 45 cm (17¾ in)

Pattern Complexity

Rated as an intermediate level pattern, the Kasvukausi sweater is suitable for knitters with some experience. The construction requires familiarity with working in the round using circular needles, picking up stitches, and managing stitch counts across multiple sizes. The turning of the work inside out adds a unique element that challenges crafters to think about fabric manipulation beyond basic stockinette construction.