Lankava 100 KAL - Marja sweater

The first KAL in Lankava's 100-year history continues! All parts of the pattern are now published. The fourth part is attached to the first three parts of the pattern.

NOTE! Stitch count of the other underarm has been revised and the fourth part of the pattern has been updated on 14.2.2025.

NOTE! Stitch count of the sweater has been revised and the first part of the pattern has been updated on 8.1.2025.

In the Lankava's first ever knit along project a gorgeous Marja sweater (marja=berry) designed by Lee Esselström will be knitted in Lankavan's Lysti yarn. The pattern will be revealed in four parts every two weeks. The updated pattern will be available for free download on this page on the dates of release.

Join us for live broadcasts hosted by Lee Esselström on Lankava's Instagram page on release days at 19:00! In the live videos Lee will present the next part of the sweater and tell about techniques and tips how to knit that part. The live broadcasts are hosted in finnish/swedish but if you have any questions about the KAL, you can always send us DM at Instagram or email us lankava@lankava.fi. Please note that there will be an extra Instagram live on 20 February at 19:00!

Release schedule

Pattern details

Design: Lankava, Lee Esselström
Yarn: Lankava Lysti yarn (75% wool, 25% polyamid)
Needles: 80 cm circular needles (for sizes L-4XL we recommend 100 cm cable) 3,5 ja 4 mm, triangular needles 3,5 ja 4 mm (or 40 cm circular needles and double pointed needles 3,5 ja 4 mm).
Gauge: 20 sts = 10 cm over Stockinette Stitch using 4 mm needles. Work a swatch and change the needle size, if needed, to obtain the correct gauge.

Sweater's size and yarn count