Hina

Hina Sweater by Truly Myrtle

What is Being Made

Hina is a women's pullover sweater designed by independent designer Truly Myrtle. This garment is a top-down, in-the-round knit that celebrates both strength and softness, featuring a distinctive rolled collar that is soft and flattering. The design is available in six sizes and can be customized with a shorter neckband adaptation if preferred.

Knitting Techniques

Hina employs several key knitting techniques that make it engaging for both experienced knitters and adventurous beginners:

• Top-down construction: The sweater is knitted from the top down, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and the ability to try on the garment as you work
• In-the-round knitting: The garment is worked circularly, which eliminates seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish
• Slip stitch patterning: Regular and meditative slip stitches create stunning circular bands throughout the design, adding visual interest and texture without requiring complex colorwork or intricate stitch techniques
• Rolled collar: A specialty finishing technique that creates a soft, flattering neckline that can be easily modified to suit individual preferences

Stitches Used

The primary stitch technique featured in Hina is slip stitches, which are worked regularly throughout the sweater to create circular bands. These slip stitches are described as meditative and produce visually stunning results. The slip stitch technique is accessible to beginners while remaining engaging for experienced knitters, making it an ideal choice for a pattern suited to multiple skill levels.

Yarn and Materials

Hina is designed to be knitted with DK or worsted-weight yarn, offering flexibility in yarn choice. The pattern calls for approximately 5 to 8 balls of yarn depending on size, with the sample shown knitted in Outlaw Yarn Bohemia Gothic Worsted, a yarn blend containing 45% Polwarth fiber. The use of plump, cosy DK or worsted-weight yarn creates a warm, comfortable garment with excellent drape and wearability. Standard knitting needles appropriate for the chosen yarn weight are required for this project.

Difficulty Level

Hina is rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, though it is equally entertaining for experienced knitters. The straightforward top-down, in-the-round construction combined with the meditative slip stitch technique makes this an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their skills while creating a beautiful, wearable garment.