This latest design, Penger, grew from a collaboration between Fiona Alice and Kettle Yarn Co.

Penger is knit in Kettle Yarn Co.’s Northiam DK and paired with Hythe, giving a soft halo of mohair to the finished look. The name comes from one of the local Helsinki parks in Fiona’s area. Pengerpuisto, translates from Finnish to Penger Park. This past summer, Fiona spent many hours there, tending to her community garden box, picnicking with friends or having a glass of wine in the evening while enjoying Finland’s long summer days.

Penger can be paired with high waisted bottoms or over top lighter dresses, helping you transition your wardrobe through the dark autumn and winter nights. It’s a perfect layering piece while you patiently wait for the ground to thaw and begin planting next year’s harvest.

Visit Kettle Yarn Co.’s website and social media to see the full range of blends and colours. 

Yarn kits for Penger Pullover are available at www.kettleyarnco.co.uk.

For more information on the design process behind Penger, visit Fiona’s blog post: Presenting Penger Pullover with Kettle Yarn Co.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)


Finished chest circumference: 
94.5 (105, 115, 125, 135.5) (145.5, 155.5, 165.5, 176) cm / 37¼ (41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼) (57¼, 61¼, 65¼, 69¼)” - to be worn with approximately 25.5 - 30.5 cm / 10 - 12” positive ease

Model has 95.5cm / 38” bust, stands 162cm / 5’3” tall and is wearing a size 4.


Yarn MC: Kettle Yarn Co Northiam DK (DK weight; British Bluefaced Leicester wool; 117m / 127yds per 50g skein)
Shown in the colour Canvas; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
Approximately 550 (600, 660, 725, 797) (876, 963, 1059, 1165)m / 601 (656, 722, 793, 872) (958, 1053, 1158, 1274)yds

Held together with,

Kettle Yarn Co Hythe (lace weight; Kid Mohair and Silk; 420m / 459yds per 50g skein)
Shown in the colour Snow; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Approximately 610 (672, 738, 810, 891) (980, 1078, 1185, 1303)m / 667 (735, 807, 886, 974) (1071, 1179, 1296, 1425)yds

Yarn CC: Kettle Yarn Co Northiam DK (DK weight; British Bluefaced Leicester wool; 117m / 127yds per 50g skein)
Shown in the colour Blackthorn; 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Approximately 83 (91, 100, 110, 121) (133, 146, 160, 176)m / 91 (100, 109, 120, 132) (145, 160, 175, 192)yds


Gauge: 20 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking Stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking


20 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Two- Colour Slip Stitch Ribbing worked flat on 4.5mm needles after blocking

Needles: 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length for working the body in the round and flat

4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length for working the neckband and cuffs in the round

Spare 4.5mm / US 7 needle for Three Needle Bind Off

For sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, knitters may want to choose a 100cm / 40” circular needle to work the body more comfortably


Notions: 2 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle