The Wander sweater is a cosy, relaxed design made for any kind of wanderlust, whether in the wild or a bustling city. Designed by Lotta H. Löthgren, the sweater and its matching scarf share the same stitch pattern: a tribute to Snufkin, the great adventurer of Moominvalley.

A circular yoke begins with a high ribbed neckline that flows into cables spreading across the shoulders like branches. Smaller cables fill the spaces between, enhancing the organic, nature-inspired look, and reappear on the hem rib and long cuffs. The fit is easy and comfortable, with roomy sleeves shaped by decreases into a gentle balloon silhouette. The long cuffs can be worn as they are or folded for versatility.

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

Recommended ease: 6–8.75” / 15–25 cm of positive ease.

Finished Measurements
Neckline Circumference: 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 14.75, 14.75) (15.75, 15.75, 16.75, 16.75)“ / 35 (35, 35, 37.5, 37.5) (40, 40, 42.5, 42.5) cm.

Chest Circumference: 39.25 (43.25, 47.25, 52.25, 56) (59.75, 65, 70, 73.75)“ / 100 (110, 120, 132.5, 142.5) (151.5, 165, 177.5, 187.5) cm.

Yoke Depth: 8.25 (8.75, 9.5, 10.25, 11) (11.5, 11.75, 12.25, 12.5)“ / 21 (22, 24, 26, 28) (29, 30, 31, 32) cm.

Side Body Length: 13 (13, 13, 13, 13.75) (13.75, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5)“ / 33 (33, 33, 33, 35) (35, 37, 37, 37) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 15.25 (16.25, 17.75, 18.75, 19.75) (21.25, 21.75, 22.25, 23.25) “ / 39 (41.5, 45, 47.5, 50) (54, 55, 56.5, 59) cm.

Sleeve Length: 20.75” / 52.5 cm.

Cuff Length: 5.5” / 14 cm.

Cuff Circumference: 7.25 (7.25, 7.25, 7.25, 8.5) (8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5)“ / 18.5 (18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 21.5) (21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5) cm.  

Materials
Yarn: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of Bauma by Xolla (100% Ripollesa wool, 136 yds / 125 m – 50 g), colourway Falguera.  

Or approx. 951 (1038, 1181, 1301, 1410) (1498, 1619, 1706, 1804) yds / 870 (950, 1080, 1190, 1290) (1370, 1480, 1560, 1650) m of worsted-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn options are for example Mota by Wooldreamers, Gilliat by De Rerum Natura and Vams by Rauma Garn.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm (for rib), US 7 / 4.5 mm (for St St) and US 8 / 5 mm (for cable pattern) circular needles (16”/ 40 cm, 24”/ 60 cm and 32–40”/ 80–100 cm) and DPNs (or preferred method for working small circumferences in the round).

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

Gauge
16 sts × 26 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.