Pohjan Neito
Cardigan
About the Design Pohjan neito is the basic cardigan, Louhi is the same with
My friend gave me grey yarn as a birthday gift a year ago, some additional cable patterns and a lot of length. In fact,
and in November 2006 I knitted the Louhi Coat.The they even share the same stitch count. Louhi is a lot
original pattern for Louhi was unfortunately lost, and also bigger because of thicker yarn and bigger needles.Also,
I wanted to knit a shorter, more close-fitting version of it, Louhi has a bit more complex, arched sleeve cap, while in
and that became eventually Pohjan neito, the white Pohjan neito, the sleeves are seamless set-in sleeves. Louhi
cardigan. has a big cable pattern in the back, while in Pohjan neito,
there is only one minor St. John's Cross motive in the
Louhi is a powerful, witch-like character in Finnish back. It is even possible to leave out the back patterns all
national epic Kalevala. She is essentially the ruler and together, and knit only the hem and front bands of
queen of the North. Her daughters are called Maidens of overhand knots. Do feel free to play with the given
the North, Pohjan neito on Finnish. It was thus fitting patterns and motives. I've given only one size for the
that the coat bearing Louhi's name should be eccentric
Yarn Gauge
pattern is not so much a strict pattern but guidelines for corrections, please let me know.
knitting. It is not intended for beginners but advanced Happy knitting! For Pohjan neito: For Pohjan neito:
knitters who are willing to adapt and modify pattern as Telemark Drift, 100% Peruvian wool 23 st and 36 rows (in seed st pattern)
they go along. In general, if you take up either project, 50g / 1,75 oz = approx. 103 yds, 19 balls. = 4" (10 cm).
plan your knitting well ahead.There are several things
For Louhi:
The cardigan shown is about size L.
happening at the same time, so keeping track of what you
have done is essential. For Louhi: 17-18 st and 26 rows (in seed st pattern)
Patons Classic Wool, 100% merino = 4" (10 cm).
Of the similarities and differences between the two: 100 g /3,5 oz = 223 yds, 15 balls.
Basically, these two are the same.Think of it this way:
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The coat is about size XL.
Sleeves back and forth. Pick up 17 sts, pm, pick up 18 sts, pm, pick up 17 sts
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on to the left strip on R13 (in chart 1) and on the right side, on motives for the back of Louhi, print the charts or draw the entire
R24. section, before knitting the back. Decide how many cross motif
inside the selvage st. (Continue knitting the sleeves as described repeats you want, space them evenly, and then add the bottom and
above.) Weave in all ends and block gently.
top parts of chart 5. Between these, space the side cable pattern
The neck opening in the back: The body in Louhi repeats evenly.This way, you will avoid unnecessary ripping and
When you begin the short rows in the shoulders, BO the 28 sts in The body in Louhi is essentially similar to the one in Pohjan neito, frustration.
the middle of the back for the neck opening. Knit the short rows in it's just a lot longer. Knit the hem strips as described below, and pick Different sizes:As you have noticed, both cardigans are very similar.
the shoulders as in the front pieces (in fact you will knit the left up sts for the body as in Pohjan Neito. Continue in seed st pattern I used a bigger needle size for Louhi, and got a big coat. Pohjan
shoulder and the right shoulder separately, both left back shoulder as in Pohjan Neito, but begin decreases after the body measures 15" neito is a bit smaller and I achieved this with only changing to
and left front shoulder together, and similarly in the right shoulder). (38 cm).Then, knit the decreases and increases just like in Pohjan smaller needle size.You may use this method to achieve a smaller
As you knit the short rows in the shoulder, decrease 2 x 1 st in the neito, and knit the short rows similarly. cardigan, but sometimes this is not enough.
back every 2 rows, inside the selvage st.
Once you reach the underarms, separate fronts from the back and
Collar:
If your chest is smaller than 46" (in Pohjan neito) or 48" (in Louhi),
knit all pieces separately. BO in all pieces 5 sts for the underarms, you can shorten the cuff and hem strips. Keep in mind, that the
Left side: Pick up the sts you left on holder, and knit the left corner and 2 x 1 st every row and 2 x 1 st every 2 rows. Continue without strips look better, if you begin and end them symmetrically. For
according to chart 3. (You should be on R8 in the left strip and on decreases until your piece measures 6,5" (16 cm) from the example, you can begin the cuff strip on R6. End the strip on R19
R20 in the right strip before corners. Because of this, and if underarms.Then knit the part that you will attach to the arches in or R20.The pattern will not continue seamlessly, but it will look
adjustment is needed, I strongly recommend you knit the strips sleeves: BO 5 sts for the arch, then decrease 2 x 1 st every 2 rows, 2 better as the pattern is symmetrical on both sides of the seam.
separately.) After the corner, knit rows 18-24 in chart 1, and rows 1- x 1 st on every row, and 2 x 2 sts on every row, BO 10 sts for the
24 once more and rows 1-13. Leave sts on holder. shoulder. In the hem strip, note that the right side cable pattern begins on R1
Note: in the fronts, you will not decrease or shape the neck opening
but in the left, it begins on R13. (See above) If you want a shorter
Right side: Pick up sts you left on holder, knit the right corner hem strip, you may choose to knit less pattern repeats, or knit both
according to chart 3.After the corner, knit rows 6-24 in chart 1, at all. Continue knitting the front strips according to chart 1 as set, strips 1/2 repeats shorter than in the original instructions. So,
knit rows 1-24 once more. and continue in seed st pattern everywhere else. Remember the instead of R1, begin right side on R13, and vice versa on the left
short rows in the fronts (before and after binding off for underarms), side. Do this, so that there would not be any discontinuation in the
Graft the left and right sides of the collar together. Mark the middle the binding off for underarms and the arch shaping as described
of the neck opening in the back, and pin the collar to the neck cable motif in the strip.
above.
opening carefully.The collar is shorter than the neck opening, so be The cable motives are very similar to those in Elsebeth Lavold's
careful when sewing the seam. Pick up 54 st for the hood around the neck. Knit the hood in seed
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seed st OR until you reach R24 (in left front) and R13 (in right
front). BO the hood using the 3 needle bind-off method.
This pattern is offered for non-commercial, personal use only.
If you want, you can knit the button strips according to chart 5 (you Any other use, including commercial reproduction or modification,
can knit all pieces separately or together, depending on your distribution, transmission or republication in electronic or any other means
preference). I recommend knitting the strips separately, beginning without prior written permission from the designer is strictly prohibited
with the one with no buttonholes.Then, measure the length of the and is a violation of copyright and intellectual property rights.
buttonhole strip, and space the buttonholes evenly accross the strip. If you have any questions regarding the use of this pattern, please contact me
The original Louhi had only 6 buttons, but you can choose to use via email and I will be happy to assist.
more buttons.Also, it is possible to omit the buttonhole strips and
attach clasps on the fronts just like in Pohjan Neito.
In my Louhi coat, I wanted a giant St. John's Cross motif in the http://tuulia.blogspot.com
back. I have included the pattern for this in chart 4.The pattern tuulia.salmela@gmail.com
repeats are marked with red.The bottom part is set-up section for http://www.ravelry.com/people/Tuulia
the wide St. John's Cross motif, knit that only once.Also, the top
part of the chart is what you will knit after the last repeat. Please
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note, that the pattern repeats are different. If you choose to use these
CHARTS FOR LOUHI