Cinnamon Twists
 by Kaori Katsurada / KAO

Cinnamon Twists


Knitting
December 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted Rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
875 - 2190 yards (800 - 2003 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
English Finnish

The Cinnamon Twists sweater showcases the same stitch patterns as Kaori Katsurada’s Speculaas socks, originally published in Laine Magazine issue 21. This knit features many twisted stitches and cables, which reminded Kaori of cinnamon twists in confectionery. The pullover is warm and sweet but still has some spice!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

Recommended ease: 6–12” / 15–30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 39.5 (44, 47.25, 51, 56.75) (58.25, 62, 66.25)“ / 100.5 (112, 120, 129.5, 144) (148, 157.5, 168) cm.

Yoke Depth: 8.75 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.5) (12, 12, 14)“ / 22 (23.5, 25, 27, 29) (30, 30, 35) cm.

Neck Circumference: 12.5 (14.5, 17, 17.5, 18.5) (19, 20.75, 22)“ / 31.5 (37, 43, 44.5, 47) (48.5, 53, 55.5) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 14 (14.5, 15, 16.5, 17.75) (19, 19.75, 21.25)“ / 35.5 (37, 38, 42, 45) (48.5, 50, 54) cm.

Body Length from Underarm to Hem: 12 (12.5, 13, 13.25, 13.25) (14.25, 14.25, 15)“ / 30 (32, 33, 34, 34) (36, 36, 38) cm.

Sleeve Length: 15.75 (15.75, 16, 16, 16.5) (16.5, 17, 17)“ / 40 (40, 41, 41, 42) (42, 43, 43) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 13, 16) skeins of Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed (100% Targhee-Columbia wool, 140 yds / 128 m – 50 g), colorway Woodsmoke.

Or approx. 875 (1040, 1150, 1225, 1375) (1495, 1770, 2190) yds / 800 (950, 1050, 1120, 1255) (1365, 1620, 2000) m of an identical, woollen-spun, worsted-weight yarn (such as the Harrisville options below).

Or approx. 1110 (1250, 1335, 1535, 1655) (1795, 2125, 2660) yds / 1015 (1140, 1220, 1400, 1510) (1640, 1940, 2430) m of the very similar worsted-weight Gilliat below.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Nightshades or Daylights by Harrisville Designs or Gilliat by De Rerum Natura.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm (for rib) and US 8 / 5 mm (for body) 32–40” / 80–100 cm needles.

Notions: 21 stitch markers, 6 stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle.

GAUGE
28 sts and 34 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Twisted Rib, after blocking.

30 sts and 27 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Slipped Twisted Rib, after blocking.

Chart 1 (8 sts, 4 rows) = 1.5” / 3.5 cm and 0.75” / 1.5 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles, after blocking.

Charts 2 and 3 (average) = 21 sts and 28 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5mm needles, after blocking.

Chart 6 = 17 sts and 28 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles, after blocking.