Talvinen is a colorwork yoke sweater worked from the top down. This design is intended to be worn with 2-4" [5-10 cm] of positive ease, depending on your personal preference. Optional A-line shaping is achieved by going up a needle size as you knit the body and sleeves.

Inspired by the Sielulintu- the soul-bird in Finnish folklore, Talvinen means winter in Finnish. It is a little tribute to my Finnish grandmother, Julia, and a reminder of the beauty of winter, my favorite season.

I used [Biches&Bûches][1] Le Petit Lambswool for my sample- the rustic and lofty fingering weight is wonderful for colorwork, blocks beautifully and comes in a stunning range of colors!

**MATERIALS:**

**Yarn**

Biches & Bûches

Le Petit Lambswool

100% Lambswool

271 yards [248 m], 50g

Colors used in sample

C1: dark orange grey

C2: grey brown

C3: turquoise

**Needles**

Ribbing: US 2/ 2.75 mm

Main: US 3/ 3.25 mm

Body Shaping 1: US 4/ 3.5 mm

Body Shaping 2: US 5/ 3.75 mm

Body shaping needles are optional, used if you wish to create an a-line shape.

**Gauge**

24 sts and 36 rounds over 4” [10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main needles after blocking.

**Yardage:** Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.

C1: 920 (1035, 1150, 1265, 1380, 1495) {1610, 1725, 1840, 1955} yards

[841 (946, 1052, 1157, 1262, 1367) {1472, 1577, 1682, 1787} meters]

C2: 83 (94, 104, 114, 125, 135) {145, 156, 166, 176} yards

[76 (86, 95, 105, 114, 123) {133, 142, 152, 161} meters

C3: 203 (228, 253, 279, 304, 329) {355, 380, 405, 431} yards

[186 (209, 232, 255, 278, 301) {324, 347, 370, 394} meters]

**Sizes:**

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}

Bust circumference:

32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52){56, 60, 64, 68}“

[81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132){142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm]

Schematic is included for full fit details.

[1]: https://www.bichesetbuches.com/