Helsinki Volute by Tokuko Ochiai

Helsinki Volute

Knitting
December 2025
Light Fingering ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
750 yards (686 m)
Circumference (widest point): 41.75” / 106 cm, Height: 19.75” / 50 cm
English
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Yarn
Light Fingering
750 yards / 680m
Volute La Bien Aimée; 50% Cashmere goat, 50% Merino, 250 m / 50 g
Sample used: 3 skeins

Needles
A US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle – for the body
A US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle – for cast-on only
One short straight or DPN needle in approx. US 5 size – used when joining in the round
Or, needles required to obtain gauge

Gauge (after blocking)
25 sts & 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in 1x1 Rib using US 5 (3.75mm) needles

Sizes
Finished measurements:
Circumference (widest point): 41.75” / 106 cm
Height: 19.75” / 50 cm

Tools
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle

Note
This poncho is worked from the bottom up. The hem is worked flat back and forth, and then joined in the round. Decreases are worked as the piece is shaped up toward the neck.