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I have drawn inspiration for the design of Karelides from the traditional knitwear of my native Finland.

The name of the design comes from an ancient mountain range running from Eastern Finland to Lapland.

The cardigan has been knitted with undyed Shetland wool, following the seamless, steeked construction method still widely used in Shetland.

Technical editing Jen Arnall-Culliford www.jenacknitwear.co.uk
Photography Frances Taylor www.thordalephotography.com

Sizes available: S (M, L)
Actual chest 92.5 (100, 107.5)cm / 36.5 (39.5, 42.25)in
Length to underarm 41cm / 16in - can easily be altered
Armhole depth 21 (25.5, 25.5)cm / 8.25 (10, 10)in
Finished length 62 (66.5, 66.5)cm / 24.5 (26.25, 26.25)in
Sleeve length from shoulder 54cm / 21.25in - can easily be altered

Materials needed
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme 2 Ply Jumper Weight -
Real Shetland Wool (172m/50g ball)
Yarn A - Shade Shetland Black |(2005): 2 (3, 3) x 50g ball
Yarn B - Shade Yuglet (2009): 6 (7, 8) x 50g ball
Yarn C - Shade Shaela (2003): 2 (3, 3) x 50g ball
Yarn D - Shade Gaulmogot (2006): 2 (3, 3) x 50g ball

2.75mm (UK12/US2) circular needle, 80cm/32in long, or long DPNs
2.75mm (UK12/US2) short DPNs, set of five, or your preferred needles for working small diameters in the round

Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors
Nine 18mm round horn effect buttons