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Rada Kalina
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Product Description
Design details: ● long pullover with A-line ● seamless, worked in one piece ● worked top down ● round yoke with lace pattern ● long sleeve with lace pattern ● sleeves worked in the round
Pattern instructions: The pullover is worked from a combination of charted and written instructions.
Finished size after wet blocking
Chest: 88 (S), 100 (M), 110 (L) cm 34,6“ - S, 39,3“ - M, 43,3“ (L) Lenght to underarm: 41 (S), 44 (M), 46 (L) cm 16,1“ (S), 17,3“ (M), 18,1“ (L) Sleeve lenght to underarm: 44 - 45 cm / 17,3“ - 17,7“ Hip circ: 105 (S), 117 (M), 127 (L) 41,3“ (S), 46“ (M), 50“ (L)
Yarn suggested: Worsted or Aran weight yarn
The pullover shown here is knitted in Size M with one thread of Drops Alpaca and one thread of Drops Brushed alpaca silk in colorway coral.
Rada Kalina Knitted Sweater by Olga Beckmann
What is Being Made
Rada Kalina is a pullover sweater designed by Olga Beckmann. This knitted garment is available in three sizes: Small (chest 88 cm / 34.6"), Medium (chest 100 cm / 39.3"), and Large (chest 110 cm / 43.3"). The sweater features a fitted silhouette with finished measurements that include hip circumference ranging from 105 cm (S) to 127 cm (L), and length to underarm measurements between 41 to 46 cm depending on size. Sleeve length to underarm is consistent across sizes at 44 to 45 cm. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed as a downloadable PDF pattern suitable for knitters with moderate experience.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Rada Kalina employs circular needle knitting techniques, utilizing both a 20-inch circular needle and a smaller circular needle for ribbed sections. The sweater is constructed using the stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The pattern requires attention to gauge to ensure proper fit, with the target gauge set at 18 stitches and 26 rounds per 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch. Knitters are instructed to adjust needle size if necessary to achieve this gauge. The use of a cable needle is included in the notions list, suggesting the pattern may incorporate cable stitch details or textural elements beyond basic stockinette.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch: The main fabric stitch creating the smooth, flat surface of the sweater body and sleeves
- Ribbing: Used for fitted edges and cuffs, worked on smaller circular needles to create elasticity and structure
- Cable Stitches: Indicated by the inclusion of a cable needle in the required notions
Yarn and Materials
Rada Kalina is designed for worsted or aran weight yarn, with yardage requirements of 900 meters / 984 yards for Size S, 1000 meters / 1093 yards for Size M, and 1100 meters / 1202 yards for Size L. The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in Size M using a two-thread construction combining one strand of Drops Alpaca (5 skeins) held together with one strand of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (7 skeins) in the coral colorway. This creates a luxurious, blended yarn effect with both warmth and subtle sheen.
Required Notions and Tools
- Circular needle 20 inches, US 6 (4.0 mm)
- Smaller circular needle for ribbing sections
- Cable needle for cable stitch work
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
- Row counter for tracking progress through pattern rows
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
The pattern is formatted as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use once purchased. Olga Beckmann's design is intended for knitters seeking an intermediate-level project that combines classic sweater construction with refined yarn choices and careful gauge work.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Jamieson's Shetland Heather |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Olga Beckmann |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | row counter |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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