Aarnio Sweater

The Aarnio sweater is a versatile design for everyone, regardless of age or gender. This beautiful cable-knit sweater, designed by Minna Metsänen, can be knitted in either Novita 7 Sisters or 7 Veljestä yarn. Choose the size based on the desired finished garment circumference, whether you’re knitting the sweater for a man or a woman.

Designer

Minna Metsänen

Sizes

S(M/L)XL(2XL/3XL)4XL/5XL

Sample in size M/L

Recommended ease
15–25 cm / 6–10” (loose-fitting)

Finished dimensions

body circumference
112(124)136(148)160 cm / 44(48.75)53.5(58.25)63”

total length
60(61)63(69)71 cm / 23.5(24)24.75(27.25)27.5”

sleeve length from underarm
46(46)46(41)41 cm / 18(18)18(16.25)16.25”

Yarn demand

Novita 7 Veljestä
(061) Linen 900(950)1000(1050)1100 g
or
Novita 7 Sisters (298) Brass
850(900)950(1000)1050 g

Needles and other supplies

Circular needles (80 cm / 32”) Novita 3.5 mm and 4–4.5 mm / US 4 and 6–7 or size needed to meet the gauge. Circular needles (40 cm / 16”) 3.5 mm / US 4 for neck edging, or size needed.