Lento is a simple and timeless sweater  that reminded Jonna Hietala of homey landscapes: pine forests, cottage docks and sand roads. Jonna knitted a few different swatches for the sweater but she ended up using loose stockinette stitch – that way the sweater is light and warm at the same time.

It is knitted from the top down in the round with raglan increases. The yoke is shaped with short rows. After the yoke is completed, the work is divided into the body and sleeves, which are then knitted separately in the round.

The pattern is available to buy here (Ravelry link)

It was previously available in Laine Magazine issue 11.

Sizing 

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

Recommended ease: approx. 5” / 12.5 cm of positive ease.

Finished measurements.
Bust Circumference:  96 (107, 113, 120, 127) (139, 149, 159, 168) cm / 38.5 (42.75, 45.25, 48, 50.75) (55.5, 59.75, 63.5, 67.25)”

This beautiful sweater was designed using a blend of fingering yarn +  lace weight, but we think our Yeavering Bell DK is the perfect solution for using just one yarn at a time so we’ve set up this page so you can select your yarn.

Yarn requirements.

to knit sizes 1,2,3,4 – choose Small – 4 skeins.

to knit sizes 5,6,7 – choose Medium – 5 skeins.

to knit 8,9 – choose Large – 6 skeins.

Gauge
15 sts x 21 rows to 4” / 10 cm on 6 mm needles in Stocking  Stitch, after blocking

Pattern is not included.

Please always swatch to check that you meet the gauge of the pattern, and adjust your needles if necessary. 

photos © Laine Publishing