Este

Este Knitting Pattern by Justyna Lorkowska

What is Being Made

Este is a knitted top designed by independent designer Justyna Lorkowska. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust measurements from 100 cm (40 inches) to 145.5 cm (58.25 inches). The top is engineered to be worn with 15–25 cm (6–10 inches) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pattern includes detailed schematic measurements to ensure proper sizing and fit.

Craft and Primary Technique

Este is a knitting pattern suitable for beginners. The project uses fundamental knitting techniques combined with decorative cable work to create visual interest in the finished garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for crafters who prefer digital formats.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern features cable stitches as a primary design element:

• 2/2 LC (Left Cable) – Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/2 RC (Right Cable) – Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle

Additional techniques employed in this pattern include:

• Backwards Loop Cast-On – A method where yarn is wrapped around the left thumb from front to back and secured in the palm. The needle is inserted upwards through the strand on the thumb, and the loop is slipped onto the right needle while pulling yarn to tighten. This cast-on is repeated for the desired number of stitches.
• Short Rows (Wrap-and-Turn Method) – Used to shape the garment and create contoured sections

Yarn and Materials

Este is designed to be knitted with Martin's Lab LINO, a luxury blended yarn composed of 50% baby alpaca, 25% linen, and 25% silk. The pattern requires 2 to 4 skeins depending on size (2 skeins for XS and S, 3 skeins for M and L, and 4 skeins for XL and XXL). The yarn is classified as 4-ply weight, a medium-weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and structure.

Knitters will need appropriately sized needles for 4-ply yarn, though specific needle sizes are referenced in the complete pattern document.

Pattern Details

The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in size M on a 97 cm (38 inch) bust. This provides a clear visual reference for how the finished garment should appear. The pattern is presented in imperial and metric measurements throughout, accommodating knitters worldwide.

Este is © 2017 Lete's Knits and is intended for personal use only.