Ikat Top in BC Garn Allino - 2341BC - Downloadable PDF

Ikat Top in BC Garn Allino – Pattern Summary (Design No. 2341BC by Jytte Slente)

This free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Jytte Slente, published as BC Garn pattern number 2341BC, guides knitters through the construction of a stylish, relaxed-fit ikat-style pullover top. The design takes full advantage of the naturally variegated, multicolor qualities of BC Garn Allino yarn to create an organic, ikat-inspired color effect without the need for complex colorwork techniques. The result is a wearable, everyday top with a contemporary aesthetic that suits a range of body types.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted pullover top worked in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, with finished widths of 94 cm, 99 cm, and 104 cm respectively, and lengths of 57 cm, 59 cm, and 61 cm. The garment is a flattering, relaxed silhouette suitable for warm-weather or layered wearing, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to showcase a beautiful DK-weight linen-blend yarn.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for BC Garn Allino in two distinct forms:

• Allino multicolor, shade cl1806 – the primary yarn, used in quantities of 200g (S), 250g (M), and 300g (L)
• Allino solid, shade cl32 – a contrast solid color, used in 100g across all sizes
• Allino solid, shade cl21 – a second contrast solid color, used in 50g across all sizes

BC Garn Allino is a DK-weight yarn with a linen and cotton blend composition, known for its breathability, subtle sheen, and beautiful drape — qualities that make it particularly well suited to warm-weather garments like this top. The multicolor version produces the characteristic ikat-like pooling and blending of color that gives this design its name.

The required tool is a 3.5 mm circular needle, 60 cm in length (equivalent to UK size 10 or US size 4).

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 32 rows over 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on a 3.5 mm needle. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for a well-fitting finished garment. Importantly, the pattern includes a specific note: knitters must wash their swatch before measuring tension, as the linen content in BC Garn Allino means the fabric will shrink slightly after washing. This is a critical step not to be skipped.

Construction Method

The top is constructed in separate flat pieces — a back piece and a front piece — which are then seamed together. The back piece begins with a cast-on of 121, 127, or 133 stitches (depending on size) using the solid contrast color cl32 on a 3.5 mm circular needle. The construction involves working flat on the circular needle, which is a common and practical approach for managing larger stitch counts comfortably.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Broken rib stitch (K2, P2) – used at the cast-on edge to create a neat, structured border. Broken rib refers to a rib pattern that is intentionally interrupted, giving a slightly more relaxed texture than a traditional continuous rib.
• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the top. Stockinette is worked by knitting all right-side rows and purling all wrong-side rows when worked flat, producing a smooth, classic fabric surface that allows the multicolor yarn to shine.
• Decreases (Dec) – shaping is achieved through decreases, which are consistently placed 2 stitches in from the edge of the garment. This fully-fashioned shaping technique creates a neat, visible decrease line and gives the garment a more polished, professional finish compared to edge decreases.