Silent Breeze by Ronja Hakalehto

Silent Breeze

Knitting
August 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Bulky
+ Lace
= ?
9 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English Finnish

This beautiful cardigan is the perfect combination of warmth and timeless elegance. The luxuriously soft fabric provides a comforting embrace, while the classic, minimalist design ensures it will never go out of style. Whether you wear it as a cardigan or a jacket, it is versatile enough for any occasion, offering both comfort and sophistication. A true wardrobe staple for years to come!

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 11.75–14.25” / 30–36 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 40.25 (45.25, 48.75, 54.25, 57.5) (62.75, 66.25, 71.75, 75)“ / 102 (115, 124, 137.5, 146) (159.5, 168.5, 182, 190.5) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem: 20 (20, 20.5, 20.5, 20.75) (20.75, 21.25, 21.25, 21.75)“ / 51 (51, 52, 52, 53) (53, 54, 54, 55) cm.

Total Length from Back Neck to Back Hem: 27.25 (27.5, 28.25, 29.25, 30) (30.25, 31. 31.5, 32.25)“ / 69 (70, 72, 74, 76) (77, 79, 80, 82) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 15.75 (16.5, 17.5, 18.25, 19.25) (20, 21, 21.75, 22.75)“ / 40 (42, 44.5, 46.5, 49) (51, 53.5, 55.5, 58) cm.

Sleeve Length: 17 (17, 17.25, 17.25, 17.75) (17.75, 18, 18, 18.5) / 43 (43, 44, 44, 45) (45, 46, 46, 47) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 
Yarn 1: Unelma by Vuonue (100% Finnish lambswool, 130 yds / 120 m – 100 g), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11) skeins in the colourway Luonnonvalkoinen (Natural White).

Yarn 2:  Silk Mohair by Tukuwool (70% kid mohair, 30% silk, 245 yds / 225 m – 25 g), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins in the colourway 739 Manna.

Or approx. 660 (735, 810, 885, 960) (1045, 1130, 1215, 1330) yds / 605 (670, 740, 810, 880) (955, 1035, 1110, 1215) m each in a chunky/bulky-weight yarn and a fluffy lace-weight yarn.

Yarns are held together throughout the pattern. 

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Álafosslopi by ístex or Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn (for Yarn 1) and Tilia by Filcolana or Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (for Yarn 2).

Needles: US 11 / 8 mm 32” / 80 cm (or longer if preferred) circular needles, US 11 / 8 mm DPNs (if not using Magic Loop technique), US 6 / 4 mm DPNs (for making button loop i-cord).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 4 toggle-style buttons (1.5” / 40 mm)

GAUGE
9 sts x 15 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 11 / 8 mm needles in St St, after blocking.