Aatto Sweater in Novita - 0070013 - Downloadable PDF

Aatto Sweater in Novita Icelandic Wool

What Is Being Made

The Aatto Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi for children, available in multiple sizes ranging from 92/98 cm to 128/134 cm body circumference (UK 2–3 through 8–9, US 2T through 10). This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic sweater construction with ribbed neckline detailing and a comfortable fit suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment is constructed using circular knitting in the round, which creates seamless fabric and is worked using circular needles. The designer incorporates color work by combining multiple yarn colors—Blueberry as the primary color with accent stripes in Bolete, Webcap, and Off White. The pattern requires transitioning between different needle types, switching from circular needles to double-pointed needles for working the ribbed neckline. Even decreasing is used at the neckline to shape the garment appropriately, with decreases varying by size (16, 20, or 20 stitches depending on the size selected). Blocking is employed as a finishing technique, with the completed pieces pinned to measurements, misted, and allowed to dry to achieve proper dimensions. Seaming is used to join the underarm sections together.

Stitches Used

The Aatto Sweater utilizes ribbing as the primary stitch pattern, worked in the round for 3 cm at the neckline. The ribbed sections are worked on smaller needles (4 mm) and bound off loosely in pattern to maintain elasticity and comfort at the neckline edge. The main body of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch, the fundamental knit stitch that creates the smooth, classic sweater fabric. The pattern specifies binding off in pattern, maintaining the ribbed texture through the final edge.

Materials and Equipment

This design uses Novita Icelandic Wool, a durable and traditional yarn choice. Yarn requirements vary by size: Blueberry (the main color) requires 200–300 grams depending on size, while the three accent colors—Bolete, Webcap, and Off White—each require 50 grams across all sizes. The project requires two sets of needles: circular needles in 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) in both 40 cm and 60 cm lengths for the main body work, and double-pointed needles in 4 mm for the ribbed neckline. A larger needle size of 4.5–5 mm is also referenced for gauge adjustment if needed. The finished sweater has a middle front and back length ranging from 39–48 cm and inner sleeve length from 26–35 cm, depending on the size selected.