Salmiakki, Finnish for salt licorice, is a top down sweater knit in the round with colorwork inspired by the shapes of various Finnish licorices. Whether you’re a fan of black licorice like Panda or salt licorice like Panterri or Salmiakki Ruutu, you’ll be sure to have fun while knitting this sweater. Oh, and if you are interested in a matching hat then check out Lakritsi

Colors used in Sample:
MC: Ujo H28 (heathered pink)
CC: Rae 04 (dark charcoal black)

Needles:
Main: 3.75 mm (US 5)
Ribbing: 3.25 mm (US 3)

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking.

Notions: Darning needle, Scrap yarn, stitch marker

Sizes: 1 2, 3, 4, 5 {6, 7, 8, 9}
The measurements are given for the finished garment. The sample is worn with 4 inches of positive ease. For a similar fit pick a size with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease.

Finished circumference at bust:
32 36, 40, 44, 48 {52, 56, 60, 64} inches
81.3 91.4, 101.6, 111.8, 121.9 {132.1, 142.2, 152.4, 162.6} cm

Finished circumference at upper arm:
12 13, 13.7, 14.3, 16 {16.7, 17.7, 18.3, 20} inches
30.5 33, 34.7, 36.4, 40.6 {42.3, 44.9, 46.6, 50.8} cm

Yardage:
MC: 963 1050, 1138, 1225, 1313 {1400, 1488, 1575, 1663} yards
880 960, 1040, 1120, 1200 {1280, 1360, 1440, 1520} meters
CC: 193 210, 228, 245, 263 {280, 298, 315, 333} yards
176 192, 208, 224, 240 {256, 272, 288, 304} meters