Seela Sweater Knitting Pattern, pdf Finnish

Seela sweater pattern in Finnish pdf, design by Jonna Helin, Laine Publishing

Seela is a relaxed, basic sweater that you won’t get enough of. Trust me, I have already knitted three Seelas – and the rest of our Laine team has at least six versions on their needles – this pattern is suitable for beginners, too! Seela is knitted from the top down in the round with raglan increases (raglan “seams” are deeper than usual). The yoke is shaped with a few short rows. Seela has a lot of positive ease, also on the sleeves, but it is still easy to wear, all thanks to its light fluffiness.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: approx. 8–16” / 20–40 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 44.5 (46.75, 48, 52.5) (56, 60.5, 64, 68.5)” / 111 (117, 120, 131.5, 140) (151.5, 160, 171.5, 180) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 19.75 (20.25, 20.75, 22.5) (22.5, 23, 23, 24.25, 24.75)” / 49 (50.5, 52, 56, 56.5) (58, 58, 60.5, 62) cm.
Length from back neck to hem (exl. collar): 21 (22, 22.5, 22.5, 23) (23.5, 24, 24, 24.5)” / 53 (55, 56, 56, 56) (59, 60, 60, 61) cm or desired length.
Length from underarm to hem: 11.5” / 29 cm or desired length.
Sleeve length from underarm: 16” / 41 cm or desired length.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls of Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (96% alpaca, 4% polyamide), 120 yds/ 110 m – 50 g, colourways: 2650 (beige), 8236 (green), 6003 (light blue). Or approx. 740 (772, 792, 864, 902) (960, 999, 1064, 1109) yds/ 678 (708, 726, 792, 827) (880, 915, 975, 1017) m of similar yarn.

Please note that even though Børstet Alpakka is categorised as a bulky weight yarn, it is rather light and airy. Should you wish to substitute it, try to find a similar yarn 

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm circular needles for ribbing, US 10 / 6 mm needles for Stockinette Stitch.

Notions: 5 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn.

GAUGE
14 sts x 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.