Hilda by Veera Välimäki

Hilda

Knitting
September 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Moss Stitch, on larger needles, after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
540 - 1215 yards (494 - 1111 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English Finnish

There’s something irresistible about a layer that transforms an outfit in an instant. Hilda is my go-to for that extra touch of texture and style — cropped and modern with bold cables that make it anything but basic.

Whether I wear it over a shirt for a smart edge or layer it with a breezy summer dress, this slipover is truly a must-knit. The rhythm of cables keeps me engaged, and the chunky yarn means it flies off the needles quickly.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease.

Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)“ / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) cm.
Yoke depth: 8 (8.5, 9, 10, 10.5) (11, 11.25, 11.75, 12)” / 20 (21, 23, 25, 26) (27, 28, 29, 30) cm.
Back neck width: 7.5” / 18 cm (all sizes).

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Säie Wool Säie Merino Aran, colourway Fog Mr. Fogg. Or approx. 540 (615, 690, 780, 865) (955, 1040, 1130, 1215) yds / 490 (560, 630, 710, 790) (870, 950, 1030, 1110) m of aran-weight yarn.

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm and US 10 / 6 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNS in each size if not using magic loop for small circumference knitting.

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in Moss stitch, after blocking.
20 sts and 24 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in cable pattern, after blocking.