Product Description
“Kiro”, crossroads in Japanese, is a pullover with two-color brioche rib pattern on the circular yoke. Sleeves come with two options – short or long. It is worked from the top down seamlessly. After 2-color cast-on, the yoke is worked in the round in two-color brioche rib, and the lower body is knit only in one color, straight in the round. Finally, sleeves stitches, set aside at the underarm, are worked down in the round to short or full length.
Kiro Pullover by Ririko
What is Being Made
Kiro is a pullover sweater designed by independent designer Ririko, whose name references "crossroads" in Japanese. This intermediate-level knitting project features a distinctive circular yoke with a two-color brioche rib pattern. The sweater offers versatility with two sleeve options—knitters can choose between short sleeves or long sleeves depending on their preference and climate needs. The design is available in nine graduated sizes, ranging from 90.5 cm (35½") to 174 cm (68½") bust circumference, making it suitable for a wide range of body types and fit preferences.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Kiro pullover employs several intermediate knitting techniques that elevate it beyond basic stockinette construction. The standout feature is the brioche rib pattern, which is worked in two colors on the circular yoke. Brioche knitting creates a distinctive, elastic fabric with a luxurious appearance by working yarn overs and slipped stitches in a coordinated manner. The yoke is worked in the round using circular needles, a technique that allows for seamless construction and even stitch distribution. The pattern accommodates positive ease, with suggested ease ranging from 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7¾") at the bust, giving knitters flexibility in achieving their desired fit.
Stitches Used
While the PDF excerpt does not provide exhaustive stitch-by-stitch instructions, the primary stitch structure centers on brioche rib, which combines knit and purl stitches with yarn overs and slipped stitches to create the characteristic textured appearance. The brioche technique requires careful attention to yarn placement and stitch manipulation to achieve the proper two-color effect. The body and sleeves likely employ complementary stitches such as ribbing or stockinette to balance the textured yoke and ensure comfortable wear.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Kiro pattern is designed for 4-ply weight yarn, also known as fingering or sock weight. The recommended yarn is Mythica Fibers MM Sock, a 100% wool option offering 400 meters (437 yards) per 100-gram skein. For long-sleeve versions, knitters require 3 to 6 skeins of the main color (MC), depending on size, while short-sleeve versions call for 2 to 4 skeins of MC. The contrasting color (CC) requires 1 to 2 skeins across all sizes for both sleeve lengths. The pattern notes that fingering weight yarn can be substituted, with yardage requirements beginning at approximately 1080 meters for the smallest size. While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided excerpt, circular needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn—typically US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)—would be necessary for the seamless yoke construction and body knitting.
Design Details and Finished Measurements
The finished measurements demonstrate careful sizing across nine options. The smallest size (Size 1) offers a 90.5 cm (35½") bust circumference with 25 cm (9¾") length from underarm to hem. The largest size (Size 9) reaches 174 cm (68½") bust circumference with 28 cm (11") length. The pattern was released in 2021 and is intended for personal use only, with all rights reserved by designer Ririko.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ririko |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.