Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper is worked from the bottom up, with colourwork at the yoke. You can knit the colourwork pattern with the main colour and contrast colour as shown in the chart, or you can switch them so that the pattern uses the same colour as the contrast colour as is used in the sleeves and the bottom of the sweater. If knitted with Icelandic wool, the sweater protects from rain, wind and freezing temperatures.
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Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
1 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
Iku-Turso is a warm top-down jumper knitted in a chunky-weight yarn with colourwork in the yoke, hem and cuffs. You can knit the sweater in three colours as instructed or use just a single contrast colour in addition to the main colour. The long, folded collar is worked last. Final chest circumference ranges from 91cm (36in) to 165cm (65in).
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Yarn weight
Bulky
Skill level
2 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper is worked from the top down, with colourwork at the yoke. The sweater has a split hem and the back piece is longer than the front. This creates an airy and light effect. Knitted with a wool-linen mix, this sweater is perfect for spring and summer evenings. Finished chest circumference ranges from 94cm (37in) to 158/cm (62in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
3 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
These socks begin from the colourwork cuff. The heel is reinforced and the toe is worked with star decreases. The sample socks are knitted in two colours, but you can also use a variety of odds and ends and play with colours. UK sizes available to knit: 4/4.5 (5/6, 6.5/7, 7.5/8). EU sizes available to knit: 36/37 (38/39, 40/41, 42/43).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
4 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
The Kultainen Kaki jumper is worked from the bottom up, with a bird-themed colourwork motif. The garment has raglan sleeves and the sample is knitted from soft Finnish wool, although any fingering-weight yarn or any yarn you get gauge with can be used. Choose colours with a high-enough contrast, so that the details of the colourwork stand out. Final chest circumferences range from 80cm to 160cm.
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Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
5 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper, which is designed to have a slightly oversized fit, is worked from the top down, with colourwork at the yoke, hem and cuffs. You can play with yarn dominance in this design. In the sample sweater, yoke rounds 124 are worked with the chartreuse yarn in the dominant position. Then, the yarn dominance is switched. Final chest circumference ranges from 83cm (32.5in) to 152cm (60in).
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Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
6 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
The Kyllikki hat has a floral motif and begins from the rib. It has extra fabric at the top, creating a relaxed look. You can use odds and ends or mini-skeins for the colourwork pattern, or work it all in just one contrast colour. Finished circumferences range from 49cm (19.5in) to 60cm (23.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
7 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
These socks are worked from the cuff down. They have a reinforced heel, a wedge toe and colourwork at the cuff. You can play with the colours and knit the floral pattern in a single colour or add in an additional contrast colour. UK sizes available to knit: 4/4.5 (5/6, 6.5/7, 7.5/8). EU sizes available to knit: 36/37 (38/39, 40/41, 42/43).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
8 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper is knitted from the bottom up, with a colourwork pattern at the yoke. In the sample sweater, the pattern is knitted in just one contrast colour, but you can also choose to use different colours for each of the different sections perfect for left-over yarn from other projects. Finished chest circumferences range from 82cm (32.5in) to 147cm (58in).
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Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
9 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This is a loose colourwork sweater, worked from the bottom up. The top part and fitted sleeves are knitted in ribbing. Choose a size with plenty of positive ease if you want a relaxed and eye-catching sweater. You can also easily add more length to the body, just make sure you have extra yarn. Final chest circumference ranges from 114cm (45in) to 202cm (79.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
10 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
The Pohjolan cardigan moves the colourwork motif from the Pohjolan Neito Sweater from the yoke to the hem. The relaxed cardigan is worked in the round from the bottom up and then steeked. Knitted from DK-weight yarn, this cardigan is perfect as a jacket on warm spring and autumn days. Final chest circumferences range from 105cm (41.5in) to 168cm (66in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
11 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper, worked in the round from the bottom up, has a V-neck, dropped shoulders and fitted sleeves. The hem is decorated with an impressive colourwork pattern making it a real eye-catcher. The sweater is designed to have a slightly oversized fit. Choose a size with approximately 5-10cm (2-4in) of positive ease at chest. Final chest circumferences range from 83cm (32.5in) to 177cm (96.5in).
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Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
12 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper is worked from the top down. It has raglan sleeves and a colourwork yoke. You can work the hem wider or omit the increases to create a straight body. In this version, the sleeves have short ribbing at the cuffs and a rounded, ribbed neckline. The sweater is designed to have an oversized fit. Finished chest circumferences range from 102cm (40in) to 161cm (63.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
13 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper is worked from the top down. It has raglan sleeves and a colourwork yoke. You can work the hem wider or omit the increases to create a straight body. In this version, the sleeves have long. The sweater is designed to have an oversized fit. Choose a size with approx. 48 /
1020 cm of positive ease at chest. Finished chest circumferences range from 102cm (40in) to 161cm (63.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
14 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This open cardigan is worked from the bottom up and features a colourwork motif at the hem. It doesnt have buttons, so you can let it hang open or close it with a pin. The cardigan is designed to have an oversized fit. Choose a size with approximately 10-20cm (4-8in) of positive ease at chest. Final chest circumferences range from 105cm (41.5in) to 172cm (67.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
15 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This jumper has the colourwork pattern from the original Suolaulu jumper knitted into the yoke of this bottom-up sweater. The garment features snow crystal- and flora-themed motifs. Knitted from DK-weight yarn, this one is warm enough to wear during outdoor activities and the turtleneck collar offers protection from the wind. Final chest circumferences range from 84cm (33in) to 153cm (60in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
16 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
Suolaulu is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. It has three-quarter-length sleeves, a cropped hem and dropped shoulders. The hem and cuffs are decorated with colourwork. You can easily change the shape by lengthening the sleeves and the body, but please remember youll also need more yarn! Final chest circumferences range from 86cm (34in) to 185cm (73in).
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Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
17 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
These traditional two-colour mittens worked in fingering or sport weight yarn begin from the long, ribbed cuff, which can be folded. The colourwork pattern features the leaves from the Suolaulu sweater. Two sizes are available to knit with finished total lengths of 34cm (13.5in) and 35.5cm (14in).
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Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
18 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
This sweater is worked in the round from the top down as one piece, and the yoke has a charming colourwork pattern. This loose-fitting sweater has a relaxed feel and is designed to have a slightly oversized fit. The fabric is lively, thanks to the tweed nupps in the yarn. Finished chest circumference ranges from 93cm (36.5in) to 158cm (62in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
19 of 19
