Victoria

Victoria Knitting Pattern by Justyna Lorkowska

What is Being Made

Victoria is a knitted top designed by Justyna Lorkowska and published by Lete's Knits. This beginner-friendly knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers an extensive range of sizes from 2XS through 6XL, with finished body measurements ranging from 90 cm (35") to 180 cm (70"). The pattern accommodates various body types with 10–20 cm (4–8") of positive ease recommended for an ideal fit. The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in size M on a 100 cm (39.25") bust.

Techniques Used

Victoria employs several intermediate knitting techniques that add visual interest and shaping to the garment. The pattern incorporates short rows using the wrap-and-turn method, a shaping technique that creates contours without increasing or decreasing stitches. This method allows the knitter to work back and forth on a subset of stitches to create curves and depth in the fabric. The pattern documentation recommends consulting instructional videos for the wrap-and-turn technique to ensure wrapped stitches are worked invisibly in subsequent rows, maintaining a polished finished appearance.

Stitches Used

The stitch pattern in Victoria combines fundamental and decorative elements. The base pattern alternates between knit and purl rounds, creating textural variation. The pattern also features bobble stitches, which are created by working multiple stitches (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into a single stitch, then working several rows on these increased stitches before decreasing them back to one stitch using techniques such as p2tog (purl two together) and slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1 st, k2tog, psso). These bobbles add dimensional texture and visual interest to the finished garment.

Materials

Victoria is designed to be knitted with 4-ply weight yarn, specifically Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply (formerly known as BFL Sock). This yarn is composed of 100% British Blue-Faced Leicester (BFL) wool and provides 400 meters (436 yards) per 100 grams. The yardage requirements vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring 3 skeins and larger sizes requiring up to 7 skeins of yarn. Knitters may substitute any 4-ply weight yarn of similar yardage and fiber content. The pattern requires appropriate knitting needles sized for 4-ply yarn, though specific needle size recommendations are referenced in the complete pattern documentation.