Gárasavvon is a colorful sweater inspired by the patterns found in traditional Sámi mittens from Karesuando, the northernmost town in Sweden.
Small-patterned mittens with decorative borders or bands are common in several areas of Sápmi, and these same borders often appear in local weaving traditions. The Karesuando mitten is distinctive because the pattern repeats regularly across the entire mitten. It is traditionally knitted with a red background color, combined with blue, yellow, and green, colors often seen in Sámi duodji (traditional Sámi handicraft).
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Finished Bust Circumference: 83 (90) 97 (103) 110 (117) 123 cm
Total Length: Ca. 59 (60) 62 (64) 66 (68) 71 cm
Length to underarm: 36 (38) 40 (42) 43 (44) 46 cm – or desired length
Sleeve Length: 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 (50) 51 cm – or desired length
Gauge: 24 stitches = 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Recommended Needle Sizes: US size 2.5 (3 mm) and US size 4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Pickles Pure Wool
Color 1: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 skeins
Color 2: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 skeins
Color 3: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 skeins
Color 4: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 skeins