Ilmatar is the mythological virgin of the air, who gives birth to the first man, after being impregnated by… the wind. This mythological genesis from pagan times makes even less sense than the Biblical, but never mind that. This airy top is a work of creation, and the bizarre story of Ilmatar (or Luonnotar, as she’s also called sometimes) has inspired others too. Listen to Jean Sibelius’ “Luonnotar” and cast on.

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SIZE
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)

DIMENSIONS WHEN COMPLETED
chest circumference below armhole 74(82)90(100)108(116) cm / 29¼(32¼)35½(39¼)42½(45¾) in
hem circumference 92(100)108(118)126(134) cm / 36¼(39¼)42½(46½)49½(52¾) in
length 63(65)67(69)71(73) cm / 24¾(25½)26½(27¼)28(28¾) in

DEMAND
Novita Venla
(010) Off White 200(250)300(300)350(400) g

OTHER SUPPLIES
Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) and 3½ mm (US 4) or sizes needed;
a 3 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline