Meet Kaarna, a stylish and speedy knit tee inspired by the timeless charm of Pentik’s classic Kaarna pattern. Designed in collaboration with Beloved Patterns and Pentik, this design blends vintage aesthetics with modern comfort, resulting in a wardrobe staple that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear.

With its subtle retro vibes and striking texture, Kaarna is perfect for experimenting with colors—whether you prefer earthy neutrals or bold contrasts, the possibilities are endless. The pattern is approachable and quick to complete, making it a satisfying project for knitters of all levels.

SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Recommended positive ease 15 – 22 cm / 6 – 8.75”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Bust circumference: 89 (100, 111, 122, 133) (144, 156, 167) cm / 35 (39.25, 43.75, 48, 52.25) (56.75, 61.5, 65.75)“

Sleeve circumference: 40 (40, 42, 44, 45) (47, 48, 50) cm / 15.75 (15.75, 16.5, 17.25, 17.75) (18.5, 19, 19.75)“

Sleeve length from underarm: 13 cm / 5” (or desired length)

Length from underarm: 28 (28, 29, 30, 30.5) (30.5, 31, 31) cm / 11 (11, 11.5, 11.75, 12) (12, 12.25, 12.25)“ (or desired length)

YARN:
Vuonue Pentti Worsted (70 % Finnish wool, 30 % tencel, 240 m (262 yds) / 100g)

MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins or 560 (630, 730, 850) (955, 1065, 1190, 1325) m / 615 (690, 800, 930) (1045, 1165, 1300, 1325) yds

CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) skeins or 135 (155, 175, 205) (230, 255, 290, 320) m / 150 (170, 195, 225) (255, 280, 320, 350) yds

NEEDLES:
Circular needles 3.5 mm / US 4 and 4.5 mm / US 7, 80 cm / 32” (and DPNs if you prefer not to use the Magic Loop technique)
Circular needle 3.5 mm / US 4, 40 cm / 16” for neckline ribbing

GAUGE:
18 sts x 25 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over Stockinette Stitch, 19 sts x 25 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over colorwork in the round.

NOTIONS:
Stitch markers, darning needle and waste yarn.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
This tee is worked from the top down. First, the upper back is worked flat until the underarms, and then stitches are picked up from the shoulders to work the upper front until the underarms. The pieces are joined on the same circular needle and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Then, stitches are picked up from the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round to end.

Koot: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Suositeltu väljyys 15 – 22 cm

Valmiin neuleen mitat:
Rinnanympärys: 89 (100, 111, 122, 133, 144, 156, 167) cm
Hihan ympärys: 40 (40, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50) cm
Hihan pituus kainalosta hihansuuhun: 13 cm (tai haluamasi pituus)
Pituus kainalosta helmaan: 28 (28, 29, 30, 30,5, 30,5, 31, 31) (tai haluamasi pituus)

Lanka: Vuonue Pentti (70% suomalainen villa, 30% tencel, 240 m / 100 g)
PV: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) kerää
KV: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) kerää

Puikot: 3,5 mm ja 4,5 mm 80 cm pyöröpuikko (ja sukkapuikot hihoihin, jos et neulo Magic Loop -tekniikalla)
3,5 mm 40 cm pyöröpuikko pääntielle

Neuletiheys:
18 s ja 25 krs = 10 cm sileää neuletta
19 s ja 25 krs = 10 cm kirjoneuletta suljettuna neuleena

Muut tarvikkeet:
Silmukkamerkkejä, parsinneula sekä jämälankaa.

Mallineuleet:
Joustinneule suljettuna neuleena: neulo 1o, 1n, toista –.
Sileä neule suljettuna neuleena: neulo kaikki s:t oikein.

Huomioitavaa/yleistä ohjeesta:
Neule neulotaan ylhäältä alas. Ensin neulotaan tasoneuleena takakappale kainaloon asti, jonka jälkeen olilta poimitaan silmukat ja etukappale neulotaan kainaloon asti. Kappaleet yhdistetään samalle pyöröpuikolle ja neulotaan suljettuna neuleena helmaan asti. Kädenteiltä poimitaan silmukat ja neulotaan suljettuna neuleena hihansuulle saakka.