Tukuwool DK
Tukuwool DK is a perfect option for sweaters and accessories, such as mittens and hats.
Yarn details:
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DK Weight
- 100% Woolen Spun Finnish Wool
- approx 273yds / 100g skein
- Recommended Needles US 5-7
- Spun and dyed in Finland
- Hand wash, Dry Flat
- $25.50
Yarnista pattern picks:
We’ve selected some projects for both knitting and crochet that we think will shine in Tukuwool DK to help you dream up some possible creations for your knitting queue.
Aallokko
A top-down knitted chevron-patterned sweater with a wide polo neck. The wave pattern also looks stunning when done in two colors.
Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
This sweater is designed to have some ease when worn. Choose a size with a bust measurement that is 15–20 cm / 6–8 in greater than your body measurement.
Measurements:
Bust circumference: 91.5 (99) 106.5 (122) 137 (152.5) 160 (175) cm / 36 ½ (39 ½) 42 ¾ (48 ¾) 54 ¾ (61) 64 (70) in
Sleeve circumference: 26.5 (30.5) 34.5 (42) 45.5 (49.5) 53.5 (57) cm / 10 ¾ (12 ¼) 13 ¾ (16 ¾) 18 ¼ (19 ¾) 21 ¼ (22 ¾) in
Sleeve length: 41 (41) 41 (41) 41 (41) 41 (41) cm / 16 ½ (16 ½) 16 ½ (16 ½) 16 ½ (16 ½) 16 ½ (16 ½) in
Length from underarm to hem: 33 (33) 33 (33) 33 (33) 33 (33) cm / 13 (13) 13 (13) 13 (13) 13 (13) in
Upper arm height: 21 (21) 22.5 (24.5) 25.5 (27) 28.5 (28.5) cm / 8 ¼ (8 ¼) 9 (9 ¾) 10 ¼ (10 ¾) 11 ½ (11 ½) in
Materials:
- Tukuwool DK (100 % Finnish wool, 250 m / 100 g). Pictured in colours Sake (MC), Uupo (CC1), Joku (CC2),
Taate (CC3), Hiesu (CC4), Yrtti (CC5). 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (5) skeins of MC, 1 skein of every CC.
Lola legwarmers
Skill level: Easy, Weekend Project
Sizes
S/M (M/L)
Circumference 10.5 (12.5)” 27 (32) cm, Height 19” 49 cm
Yarn
Tukuwool DK (75% Finn, 25% Texel; 273 yards 250 meters/100 grams]: 28 Taate (2 hanks)
Needles
US 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed needles or circular needle for magic loop technique.
Notions
Three markers, tapestry needle.
Marja Mittens
Sizes: 1 (2) 3
Palm circumference: 16–18 (19–20) 21–22 cm
Gauge: 20 sts x 27 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles after blocking
Materials:
- Circular needles 3.5 mm 40 cm & 80 cm for the mittens and four 3.5 mm double-pointed needles for the thumb
- 55 (60) 65 g Tukuwool DK (250 m = 100 g) and
- 13–15 (15) 20 g laceweight silk mohair such as De Rerum Natura Berenice
Mittens are knitted from both yarns held together. Alvar Dog Sweater
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished Measurements:
The chest circumference of the dog: 34-40 (42-48, 50-56, 58-64, 66-72) cm / 13.5-15.75 (16.5-19, 19.75-22, 22.75-25.25, 26-28.5) inches.
Yarn Requirements:
1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins of Tukuwool DK (100% Finnish wool, 250 m / 273 yards per 100g),
Materials:
Needles for the ribbing:
3 mm / US2.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neck band
3 mm / US2.5 DPNs or a circular needle suitable for small circumference knitting for the leg openings
3 mm / US2.5 circular needles with a cable of 60 cm / 24 inches for the ribbing at the bottom hem
Needles for the main part:
3.5 mm / US4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches (sizes 1-2) or 60 cm / 24 inches (sizes 3-5)
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
18 sts and 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Stockinette stitch or the charted pattern, both on larger needles, after blocking.
Gro Hat
Size:
One Size – fits up to 22″
Yarn Requirements:
1 Skein of Tukuwool DK
Materials:
3.5 mm / US4 16″ circular
4 mm / US6 16″ circular and DPNs
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
19 sts x 33 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4 mm / US6 needles in st st
Poet Tee
Finished Measurements:
90 (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170) cm // 35.5 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25) (55, 59, 63, 67) inches. Recommended ease: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) of positive ease.
Yarn Requirements:
660 (730, 800, 880, 970) (1070, 1180, 1290, 1420) m // 720 (800, 870, 960, 1060) (1170, 1290, 1410, 1550) yards OR 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6, 6) Skeins of Tukuwool DK
Materials:
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Needles:
For the ribbing:
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles suitable for small circumference knitting for the cuffs
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neckband
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 80 cm / 32 inches for the hem
For the main part:
4 mm / US 6 DPNs or circular needles suitable for small circumference knitting
4 mm / US 6 circular needles with a cable of 80 cm / 32 inches for the sleeves - Stitch markers to help note when the pattern changes
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches on larger needles in stockinette stitch, in the round, after blocking.
20 sts x 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches on larger needles over charted pattern, in the round, after blocking.
Granny Pop Pullover
Sizes:
33¼ (35½, 39, 42¼, 44½, 48, 50¼, 53¾)” circumference at chest
Materials:
- Approximately 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Tukuwool DK
- US 4 (3.5 mm) needles
- Stitch markers, daring needle
Gauge:
16 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches in Granny Stitch
Moby Slipover
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
97 (102) 108 (113) 120 (130) 138 (148) 158 cm [38¼ (40¼) 42½ (44½) 47¼ (51¼) 54¼ (58¼) 62¼ inches]
Yarn Requirements:
3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 Skeins of Tuku Wool DK
Materials:
- Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [24, 32 and/or 40 inches], 3 mm [US2½] / 40 cm [16 inches]; a cable needle
- stitch markers
- darning needle
Gauge:
24 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in texture pattern on 3.5 mm [US4] after wash and blocking
Aurora Slipover
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
designed to fit a bust circumference of: 80 – 85; (85 – 90); 90 – 95; (95 – 100); 100 – 110; (110 – 120) cm; 30 ½ – 33 ½; (33½ – 35½); 35½ – 37½; (37½ – 39½); 39½ – 43¼; (43¼ – 47¼) inches
The Aurora Slipover is designed to have approx 5 – 14 cm of positive ease
Yarn Requirements:
3 (3) 3 (4) 5 (5) skeins of Tukuwool DK
Materials:
- 4.5 mm for the main pattern, or size needed to meet the gauge.
- 5 mm for the foundation chain.
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
- (You may also want to have some stitch markers to keep track of the end of each stitch pattern repeat, just to make it easy to count the repeats quickly, but this is optional.)
Gauge:
10 x 10 cm = 15 sts x 13 rows IN PATTERN REPEAT with 4.5 mm hook (wet blocked)
