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Product Description
“Kaga”, flower bud in Japanese, is a V-neck pullover with hi-lo slit hem, Kaga Cardigan and Kaga Shawl are sister designs. First, the right and left saddle shoulder panels are worked separately with Kaga pattern, then stitches are picked up for the back and front along the panel edges. German short rows are used to shape the shoulders, then the front and back of the pullover are worked back and forth separately to the underarm. They are joined to be worked in the round in one piece, then Kaga pattern is worked over the lower body. The hems are split and worked back and forth. Sleeves are worked top down in the round after the body is finished, with Kaga pattern running down from the shoulder saddles.
Kaga Pullover by Ririko
What is Being Made
The Kaga Pullover is a V-neck knitted sweater designed by Ririko, with the name "Kaga" meaning "flower bud" in Japanese. This pullover features a distinctive hi-lo split hem, where the back hem extends 3 cm (1¼") longer than the front hem, creating an elegant asymmetrical silhouette. The design is part of a collection that includes sister designs: the Kaga Cardigan and Kaga Shawl. Available in 11 sizes ranging from 40¾" to 70¾" bust circumference, the Kaga Pullover is designed to be worn with 15–35 cm (6–13¾") of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Techniques Used
The Kaga Pullover employs knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate-level crafter. The construction incorporates both fingering weight and lace weight yarns, allowing for intricate stitch work and refined drape. The V-neckline requires shaping and decreases to create the neckline depth, while the hi-lo hem construction involves managing different lengths on the front and back pieces. The pattern demonstrates garment shaping through strategic increases and decreases to achieve the fitted bust and tapered waist typical of pullover construction.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the combination of fingering weight and lace weight yarns suggests the pattern likely incorporates stockinette stitch as a foundation, with potential lace or textured stitches for visual interest and the refined aesthetic associated with lace weight yarn work. The V-neckline shaping would require decreases worked at regular intervals to create the gradual neck opening.
Materials and Yarn
The Kaga Pullover is worked using fingering weight and lace weight yarn in combination. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from approximately 800 meters (875 yards) for the smallest size to 1,745 meters (1,908 yards) for the largest size. The blend of fingering and lace weight yarns creates a garment with excellent drape and a delicate, refined appearance. Standard knitting needles appropriate for the combined yarn weights are required to work this pattern.
Finished Measurements
- Bust Circumference: Sizes 1–6 range from 104 cm to 142 cm (40¾" to 55¾"); Sizes 7–11 range from 149.5 cm to 180 cm (58¾" to 70¾")
- Front Length (underarm to hem): 25.5 cm (10") for sizes 1–6; 28.5 cm (11¼") for sizes 7–11
- Back Length: 3 cm (1¼") longer than front hem on all sizes
- Recommended Ease: +15–35 cm (6–13¾") at bust for a relaxed, comfortable fit
Pattern Details
The Kaga Pullover pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF and is protected under copyright by Ririko (© 2021). The pattern is intended for personal use only. The design showcases intermediate-level knitting skills and offers crafters the opportunity to create a sophisticated, wearable garment with elegant design details including the V-neckline and hi-lo hemline that adds visual interest and contemporary styling.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ririko |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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