When Named Clothing released their newest collection “Evolution Theory” I knew I had to have the Talvikki Sweater. It is everything I’ve been looking for: casual, yet reasonably elegant.
My second version is from this lovely cotton knit from Textile Traders that I’ve been hoarding, but thought I’d make a trial version using a Potter’s remnant. Thank goodness, because in my haste and excitement I managed to trace two fronts and no back, and had no idea until I began to wonder why my back wasn’t longer than the front as per the photograph.
I decided to forge ahead and see what difference it would make, and amazingly, it is still wearable! It’s not nearly as nice, of course; the neckline doesn’t stand out as much, and the front and back are the same length, but the darts don’t look too bad.
I didn’t have enough fabric, so had to put cuffs on the sleeves, but I have worn this several times since I made it as it is warm and very comfortable. 
I did interface the bottom hems on the white one as I felt that they might stretch out. I really like the neckline, although I did think it might be a bit small to get on and off my head easily, so I didn’t interface it, so it had a bit of stretch. Luckily the fabric is stiff enough to stand up on its own, and happily my pin head has no problems getting through it.
You can see how much better the darts sit on the back when they are in the correct place. 
I shall make another one of these, but I’m going to lengthen both the front and the back a bit. Maybe.
The pattern itself was really easy to make, although I had to lop about 3cms off the length of the sleeves, and they are still quite long. I would really like one of these in some boiled wool – pity I don’t have any in my stash!
This one is superb in light colour with the cable texture. I haven’t start mine yet. In fact, I think I’m in denial about the coming cold months. Anyway, when I saw this pattern, I also thought about making it in a soft boiled wool, but the various types of boiled wool I have seen in fabric stores don’t seem to have a good % of stretch.
My white version has very little stretch Hélène so your boiled wool may work. I can’t wait to see what you make.
They both look good but the white one is lovely. Maybe some boiled wool will “turn up”.
Hopefully Norma! 😜 I’m travelling later in the year so may find some as a souvenir
Hope so!
The collar just frames you face beautifully.
Thank you! It’s a lovely neckline and just what I was looking for
I like! I like, I like, I like!! Hopefully you get some boiled wool soon, or a sturdy sweatshirting? Looks fab like this though, even the “mistake” one! I think I should have bought this pattern as well as the skirt!
Not too late to buy it Anne! I do have some sweatshirting out for another one which I’m happy about.
That’s a great pattern and I love your versions, both of them, despite the pattern mishap. They are both so wearable. Thanks for pointing this one out.
I love sewing jumpers, so much quicker than knitting. Thanks for the pattern shout. Great versions.
thank you! I agree about sewing jumpers, although I do love to knit.
You have been so busy and I find it hard to keep up with you. but do love seeing all your garments for yourself and Mark and the painted toe nails on the Emu is priceless.
Thank you Sharon, that emu has a better manicure than me!
Nicely done! With the fabric choices, they almost look like hand knitted!
That was the idea!
Love this unusual style with the neck darts. You are so clever to even make your mistakes into successful garments.
Thank you Jean, I actually think I lucked out with this one!
This is just lovely! I agree that the ivory one is really beautiful. I don’t want to be that annoying enabler, but fabulous fabrics has some really lovely warm knits on sale right now… 😉
Yep it’s the white one for me too, but that’s probably more to do with me looking forward to the lighter Spring colours 🙂
This could be a good style for going into a UK winter. Yours both look great – good save with the grey! I think I’m with the herd in preferring the lighter version. Enjoy wearing them both 😃
I will probably only take the ivory one to the UK. It may need serious layering!
Both are nice versions of this interesting pattern, and I’m leaning more toward the ivory one too.
Yes, the ivory one is much nicer. I might make a grey marled one next.