What you'll need
| 99 (111.5- 123.5- 135.5)(148- 160- 172- 184.5), cm: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
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The Uncommon Thread Everyday Luxury - Capsicum
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Product Description
“Olive leaf” is a stylish pullover with Olive leaf pattern on the shoulder and the lower body. You can choose the hem from two styles – high-low slit hem or simple hem. Two versions have slightly different neck edgings. It is worked from the top down seamlessly. The yoke is first worked in the round with saddle shoulder construction, then back and forth separately to the underarm, where they are joined again. The lower body is knitted in one piece in the round with Olive leaf pattern. Sleeves stitches are picked up around the arm openings and worked down in the round with Olive leaf pattern.
Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko
What is Being Made
The Olive Leaf Pullover is a stylish knitted sweater designed by independent designer Ririko. This pullover features a distinctive olive leaf pattern displayed across the shoulder, sleeves, and lower body. The garment offers versatility through two hemline options: a high-low slit hem version or a simple straight hem, allowing knitters to customize the finished look based on personal preference.
Sizing and Finished Measurements
This pattern is available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, accommodating a wide range of body types. The bust circumference ranges from 99 cm (39 inches) for XS to 184.5 cm (72½ inches) for 4XL. The pullover is designed with positive ease, with suggested ease ranging from +20 to +45 cm (+7¾ to +17¾ inches) at the bust, providing comfortable room for movement and layering.
The length varies depending on the hem style chosen. For the slit hem version, the front length ranges from 30 to 36 cm (11¾ to 14¼ inches) from underarm to hem, while the back is longer at 33 to 39 cm (13 to 15¼ inches), creating the characteristic high-low silhouette. The simple hem version features a uniform length of 32 to 38 cm (12½ to 15 inches) from underarm to hem across all sizes.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project incorporates stranded colorwork techniques to create the olive leaf motif that appears on multiple sections of the garment. The pattern requires knitters to manage multiple yarn colors simultaneously while maintaining consistent tension and stitch definition. The two hemline options demonstrate different finishing techniques: the slit hem version requires shaping and asymmetrical construction, while the simple hem version uses straightforward ribbing or stockinette finishing.
Yarn and Materials
The Olive Leaf Pullover is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, which provides excellent stitch definition for displaying the detailed olive leaf colorwork pattern. This yarn weight offers a balance between fabric drape and structural integrity, making it suitable for a pullover that maintains its shape while remaining comfortable to wear. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for 4-ply yarn to achieve the correct gauge and fabric characteristics specified in the pattern.
Pattern Format and Usage
This design is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern document. The pattern is copyrighted material created by Ririko in 2019 and is intended for personal use only. The PDF format includes comprehensive finished measurements, sizing charts, and detailed instructions across multiple pages to guide knitters through the construction process.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Ririko |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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