Product Description
This is a pattern for an cropped, elbow length sleeved, circular yoked sweater with a generous fit. Lilian is worked from the top down and in the round, using the Fair-Isle knitting technique.
Stitches are cast on for the neck, the rib is worked, then a series of Short Rows between the charts for neck shaping. After yoke is worked, the sleeve stitches are separated from body, then the body and each sleeve is worked using written and charted instructions. All stitches are bound off and your piece is ready for blocking!
Lilian Knit Sweater by bunnymuff - Mona Zillah
What is Being Made
Lilian is an advanced-level knit sweater pattern designed by independent designer bunnymuff (Mona Zillah). This downloadable PDF pattern is intended for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated garment project with refined construction techniques.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Squishy yarn by Anzula, a fingering-weight yarn composed of 80% Merino, 10% Nylon, and 10% Cashmere goat fiber. A full skein provides 385 yards (352 meters) at 114 grams, while skeinettes offer 67 yards (61 meters) at 20 grams. The pattern is written for multiple sizes and specifies yarn requirements by skein and skeinette quantities for each size option. The main color (MC) is Sea Breeze.
Knitting Techniques Used
Lilian incorporates several advanced knitting techniques that distinguish it as a pattern for experienced crafters:
- Backwards Loop Cast-On: A hand-worked cast-on method where loops are placed directly onto the right-hand needle by picking up the working yarn over the index finger from back to front, then slipping the stitch onto the needle
- German Short Row (German Turn and Work / GTW): An advanced shaping technique used to create three-dimensional structure and fitted areas within the garment
- Bind-Off: The pattern recommends the Miraculous Elastic Bind Off, a specialized finishing technique that provides stretch and flexibility to the final edge
Stitches and Construction
While the full stitch details are referenced in the pattern abbreviations section, the construction employs standard knit abbreviations including cast-on (CO) and bind-off (BO) techniques. The use of German short rows indicates the pattern features shaping that creates contoured sections, typical of fitted sweater construction.
Pattern Support
Pattern support is available from designer Mona Zillah at mona8pi@gmail.com for questions or clarification during the knitting process.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | bunnymuff - Mona Zillah |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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