Patterns

As I was reading “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman, I was inspired to create a pullover that embodied the spirit of Miamas, the fictional land of fairy tales where everyone is accepted for who they are. And so, Miamas the sweater was born.

Soft and feminine, this sweater features a diamond-shaped, three-dimensional circle yoke and a modest stockinette body. It’s worked from the top down, completely seamlessly, making it a joy to knit. I added buttoned cuff slits and an I-cord-finished neckline for a touch of elegance.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish and English.

Some Berries is a slightly cropped, loose-fit sweater with a circular yoke that features colorwork inspired by berries in the garden. This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with a provisional cast-on and a set of short rows to higher up the back neck and improve the fit. After that, the combination of colorwork pattern and random colorwork strips is worked to the end of the yoke. Once the yoke is finished, stitches are separated into body and sleeves and worked separately in the round using random colorwork strips where contrasting color lines are added now and then at random intervals of varying widths. A small band of colorwork is then worked just above the sleeve cuffs. The neckband is worked last and finished with Tubular Bind-off.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish and English.

“Waiting for…” is a V-neck jumper in a relaxed fit. The shoulder seams, accentuated with a decorative stitch pattern, are shifted towards the back using a modified version of English Tailored (also known as “fully fashioned”) shoulder shaping. The same decorative stitch is also repeated in the bottom part of the body, optically slimming the silhouette, while the wide, long sleeves give this sweater a modern touch.

The garment is knit from the top down completely seamlessly, starting with back neck shaping. After having knit the back piece to the underarm, stitches are picked up along the shoulders for the front and also worked to the underarm, where both parts are joined in the round and worked in one piece down to the ribbing. When the body has been completed, sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and also worked in rounds from the top down. Optional short-row bust shaping for an extra good fit is included in the pattern.

This slightly cropped sweater is easy to pair with high-waisted denim or your favorite skirt.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, German and English.

Crossing Pathways is a relaxed – or even oversized – boxy sweater. Slightly cropped, with wide boat neck and ¾-length sleeves, it is versatile, flattering and modern in shape. The pullover is worked from the top down, beginning flat, first shaping the neckline and upper body, then joined in the round before working the remainder of the body.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

Kodikas is a seamless top-down pullover with a textured pattern on the front. The sweater has an unusual neck opening in the versatile but underappreciated henley style.

The name Kodikas means “cosy” in Finnish, and the pattern was inspired by the rustic yarn – it has a laid-back, natural look. A big influence was also the new emphasis on size inclusiveness.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

Pullover is worked from the top down. Front and back are worked flat to the underarm, then stitches are joined and worked in the round to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked down to the cuff in the round. Neck is picked up and worked in the round. Choose the size with 8–14” of positive ease.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

Last year, I left a piece of my heart in Barcelona… somewhere in the Gothic Quarter’s maze of narrow streets! While strolling through medieval alleyways, getting lost (sometimes intentionally, sometimes not), and discovering real gems off the beaten tracks, I absorbed the atmosphere of this extraordinary town.

Later at home, an equally atmospheric yarn was waiting for me: hand-dyed in Spain by the talented Feliz Y Punto – my countrywoman. And thus the Barri Gotic shawl was born – inspired by Gothic architecture and gorgeous yarn.

Barri Gotic is a triangular shawl, worked sideways from the tip to the widest part, and shaped with increases hidden in the side braids.
The intriguing stitch pattern used here features unusual openwork surrounded by symmetrical cables which approach each other and recede again. The shawl is fully reversible and can be worked in any size until the yarn is used up.

Cardigan is worked top-down starting with a back section of a collar. Stitches for the back are picked up along the side edge of the collar and shoulder stitches are provisionally cast on at each side. Back is worked
in reverse St st to the underarm. Stitches for fronts are picked up at the shoulders and worked to the underarm, where they are joined to the back. Body is worked
in one piece to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked
up around the armhole and worked to the cuffs in the round. Choose the size with 14-20” of positive ease.

Patterns are available in the following languages: Polish and English.

Pullover is worked from the bottom up in round to the armhole, then back and fronts are worked flat to the shoulders. After shoulders are joined, sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round to the cuffs.
Choose the size with 6–12” of positive ease.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

We believe that every closet should contain a classic, timeless pullover – a sweater that never loses its appeal and stands the test of time.
“Canva” can be such a piece in your wardrobe!
It is a garment with a smooth, clean texture and a simple, loose cut – “pure canvas”, perfect for adding art to make it into your own favorite sweater. Slightly cropped, with wide ribbing and long sleeves, this universal sweater will be the perfect complement to any outfit. You can wear it with jeans, a girly dress, a mini checkered skirt, or dressy pants. It is universal, comfortable, always fashionable, and fits many styles.
“Canva” is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting at the back with a German short row shaping, after which the back stitches are worked down to the armhole and placed on hold. Stitches for the front are picked up one row in from the cast-on edge for an imitated shoulder ”seam” look, then worked down to the armhole, where the parts are joined and worked together in the round down to the hem. When the body is completed, sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole, and worked down to the cuffs in rounds, too.

The “Canva” sweater is designed for two different yarn weights (sport and Aran weight), and is graded for 12 sizes for each yarn type.

VERSION 1 – ARAN WEIGHT YARN

Materials:

• Kremke Soul Wool Reborn Wool Recycled (65% Wool, 35% Manufactured Fibers - Acrylic): 100g/ 219 yards {200 meters}. Samples are made with colors: Mustard Melange and Emerald.
  Yardage requirements
  4 (4, 5, 5, 6, [6, 7, 7], 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins or approx. 770 (850, 940, 1030, 1130, [1240, 1350, 1460], 1560, 1670, 1790, 1920) yards {705 (780, 860, 940, 1035, [1135, 1235, 1335], 1425, 1530, 1640, 1755) meters}

• US 8 – 5 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
• US 7 – 4.5 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
  or in size to obtain gauge
• 2 stitch markers
• 2 locking stitch markers 
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, [6, 7, 8], 9, 10, 11, 12)

Sweater is meant to be worn with up to 8” {20 cm} of positive ease in a bust.
Shown in size 2 with 8” {20 cm} of positive ease in the bust.

Gauge:

18 sts and 26 rows per 4” {10 cm} in stockinette st with larger needles, washed and blocked.

VERSION 2 – SPORT/ DK WEIGHT YARN

Materials:

• Woolfolk Strå (50% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 50% Linen): 50g/ 164 yards {150 meters}. Sample is made in color no. S3.
  Yardage requirements
  5 (6, 6, 7, 8, [8, 9, 10], 10, 11, 12, 12) skeins or approx. 810 (880, 970, 1060, 1160, [1270, 1380, 1490], 1600, 1720, 1840, 1960) yards {740 (805, 890, 970, 1060, [1160, 1260, 1360], 1460, 1570, 1680, 1790) meters}
• US 6 – 4 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
  or in size to obtain gauge
• 2 stitch markers
• 2 locking stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• stitch holders or scrap yarn  

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, [6, 7, 8], 9, 10, 11, 12)

Sweater is meant to be worn with up to 6” {15 cm} of positive ease in a bust.
Shown in size 3 with 6” {15 cm} of positive ease in the bust.

Gauge:

21 sts and 30 rows per 4” {10 cm} in stockinette st with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

Materials:

• BC GARN Soft Silk (100% Silk): 100g/ 383 yards {350 meters} – two colors. Sample is made with colors: 01 (MC) and 06 (CC).

  Yardage requirements
  Main color (MC): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins or approx. 640 (700, 760, 820, 900, 990, 1090, 1190, 1290) yards {585 (640, 695, 750, 825, 905, 995, 1090, 1180) meters}
  Please add approx. 50 – 80 yards 45 – 75 meters for long sleeves.
  Contrasting Color (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein/s or approx. 140 (170, 200, 230, 270, 310, 360, 420, 480) yards {130 (155, 180, 210, 246, 285, 330, 385, 430) meters}

• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
  or in size to obtain gauge
• 1 stitch marker A, 6 stitch markers B, 4 stitch markers C
• 2 locking stitch markers (optional)
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished measurements: 36 (40.5, 44, 48.75, 53, 57.75, 60.75, 65.5, 68.5)“ {90 (101, 110, 122, 133, 144.5, 152, 163.5, 171) cm} bust circumference.

Sweater is meant to be worn with up to 6” {15 cm} of positive ease.

Shown in size 3 with 6” {15 cm} of positive ease in the bust.

Gauge:

22 sts and 29 rows per 4” {10 cm} in stockinette st with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

“Laceback Motyle” is a loose–fitting sweater with a wide neckline and ¾-length sleeves, ideal for transitioning into fall. As with my previous design, “Laceback Top”, this one also features elegant lace panels that decorate the back and extend onto both sleeves. However, this time, I used a butterfly-shaped lace pattern – thus the name “Laceback Motyle” (Motyle – Polish for butterflies).
This sweater is worked from the top down in a modified raglan construction and features different shaping for the front and back.
Eyelets are added to the sleeves and at the sides of this sweater for fun and decoration, and the contrasting hem gives it a feminine touch, making this top a versatile garment for many occasions.

Materials:

• BC GARN Soft Silk (100% Silk): 100g/ 383 yards {350 meters} – two colors. Sample is made with colors: 01 (MC) and 06 (CC).

  Yardage requirements
  Main color (MC): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins or approx. 640 (700, 760, 820, 900, 990, 1090, 1190, 1290) yards {585 (640, 695, 750, 825, 905, 995, 1090, 1180) meters}
  Please add approx. 50 – 80 yards 45 – 75 meters for long sleeves.
  Contrasting Color (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein/s or approx. 140 (170, 200, 230, 270, 310, 360, 420, 480) yards {130 (155, 180, 210, 246, 285, 330, 385, 430) meters}

• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” {60 cm} & 32” {80 cm} circular needles (or longer for magic loop)
  or in size to obtain gauge
• 1 stitch marker A, 6 stitch markers B, 4 stitch markers C
• 2 locking stitch markers (optional)
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished measurements: 36 (40.5, 44, 48.75, 53, 57.75, 60.75, 65.5, 68.5)“ {90 (101, 110, 122, 133, 144.5, 152, 163.5, 171) cm} bust circumference.

Sweater is meant to be worn with up to 6” {15 cm} of positive ease.

Shown in size 3 with 6” {15 cm} of positive ease in the bust.

Gauge:

22 sts and 29 rows per 4” {10 cm} in stockinette st with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, and English.

Oh my, oh my!
This is my very first sock design! Created in collaboration with Madelinetosh Yarns.

Pattern is written for magic loop, but is easily adaptable to DPNs.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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“Cantata” Pullover, created in collaboration with Walcot yarns, is knit top-down in the round entirely seamless. The pictured sample was knit in Walcot Yarns Opus (70% Merino, 30% Alpaca): 100g/ 384 yards {350 meters}, a merino-alpaca blend that is pleasing to work with and brings out the best in the stitch pattern.

Specially designed with modified circular yoke construction to have a lowered yoke and wider neckline, this sweater has a slightly cropped overall length and long sleeves with moderate balloon shaping in the lower part. It features a textured overall stitch pattern of vertical lines, broken by short horizontal welts in rhythmic intervals, which had been inspired by the photo of a ready-to wear garment spotted on a Pinterest board.

The pullover is completely worked inside out to avoid purling too many stitches. A helpful video tutorial explains the special technique used to create the decorative welts sitting like notes on staff lines in music.

The pattern provides complete row-by-row instructions for 9 sizes, a separate stitch pattern chart for those who prefer to work visually, as well as the customary schematics with marker placement.

Laid-back without looking sloppy, this is a sweater for relaxed moments in an otherwise structured life – wear it around campus, in front of the fireplace at a cozy mountain cabin, or just for a coffee shop run into town on a Saturday morning.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

“Boxed and Framed” is the cleaner-line version of “Boxed and Cabled” for those who prefer a straightforward look. This pattern lets the yarn stand out without deflecting from the stitch definition with too much texture or decorative elements. You still won’t be bored when knitting it because the interesting construction makes up very well for the lack of stitch patterns!

Solenn (De Rerum Natura) liked the construction of my “Boxed and Cabled” cardigan so much, she sketched her own version for a simpler, more streamlined version of it, and asked me to write a pattern from her hand-drawn sketch, which is exactly what I did! I followed her suggestions to the last dot, and this is what came out of this collaboration:
A pattern sketched by Solenn (De Rerum Natura), who know best how to highlight their yarns.
Implemented by myself, who knows how to turn a construction idea into a garment that will work.
Tested by my proven pool of test knitters, who know best what fits their actual body shape, in a wide size range.

“Boxed and Framed” is worked in back-and-forth rows, starting from a provisional cast-on in the Back, beginning with a horizontal chain, after which the triangular shape of the back is created using German short rows, and the garment continued top down to the armholes. Later, stitches for both fronts are picked up, and after another horizontal chain, the fronts are worked down to the underarm where both fronts and the back are joined and continued in one piece to the hem.

This versatile cardigan will accompany you from morning coffee through a day at the office to an evening at the opera. Thanks to its minimalist shape, it can complement a variety of different wardrobe items, from cropped jeans or wide-leg linen pants over mini skirts or shorts to elegant A-line or sheath column dresses.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

“Quicksand” is a triangular shawl worked sideways, starting at one of the tips. Shaped with increases hidden in the side cable, it features an intriguing cable pattern meandering through brioche pockets, and is topped off with an i-cord bind-off at the widest part. I spotted this interesting stitch pattern on a Polish knitting website and decided to adapt it for the shawl shape.

PS: Contrary to popular perception based mainly on 1960’s movie culture, it is not physically possible for a person to sink entirely into quicksand – no danger immersing yourself in this cozy shawl!

This pattern was originally published in Laine Magazine’s “52 Weeks of Shawls”.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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“Zina” is generously sized triangle-shaped shawl knit in a combination of a few stitch patterns.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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“Julka Cardigan” is a seamless overlapping-front cardigan with a feminine touch, interesting slanted shoulder construction, elbow-length sleeves and a delicate lace pattern on the Fronts.

The garment is worked from the top down, starting at the back with a long-tail cast-on. First, the Back is shaped with short rows to create a slanted shoulder line, then the stitches of the Back are worked down to the armhole, and placed on hold. Now, stitches for the Fronts are picked up one row in from the cast-on edge for an imitated shoulder “seam” look, and worked to the armhole, where the parts are joined and worked together down to the hem, which is finished with an i-cord edge. When the body is completed, sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes, the sleeves are worked in the round to an elbow length, and likewise finished with applied i-cord edging.

Back and sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch, the fronts in a lace pattern. Instructions for the lace pattern are charted and also completely written out.

“Julka” is the perfect cardigan for those hot summer days, to be paired with sleeveless dresses or T-shirt and shorts for a casually-elegant, but always feminine look. Make one in a cotton or linen blend to take out to the beach and boardwalk café, and another in your favorite glossy yarn to complement your evening dress. Smoother yarns with a clear stitch definition and careful blocking will bring out the best in the lace pattern.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

 „Aureliana“ is a light summer tee with wide boat neck and beautiful lace details. Loosely fitted, but not too oversized, it is worked seamlessly from the top down and shaped with short rows around the neck and shoulders.

Both Front and Back are worked flat separately to the underarm, and then joined in the lower body to be knit in one piece in the round. The garter stitch neck and sleeve bands are worked last.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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"Trussed and Twisted” is a top for all those who love intriguing details.
A deep neckline finished with I-cord, an unusual, symmetrical cable and openwork stitch pattern, accentuated false “seams” and interesting constructions create a garment that will satisfy every knitting adventure explorer.
The design of the sweater, with a classic shoulder line positioned further back, has been modernized here, and the sweater is knitted in one piece, completely seamless. After knitting a few rows on the back piece, stitches are picked up for the front and sleeves, after which proper shaping starts, and the sweater is worked down to the ribbing.
The modern, slightly cropped length of the sweater and ¾ length sleeves of the original are easy to change and adjust to your own preferences. The pattern is written in 11 sizes from XXS to 4XL, with separate charts for the Fronts. To save paper, print only the pages you need for your size.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

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“All Aligned” is a seamless top-down cardigan with raglan shaping and lots of texture.

Open-front cardigans are my favorite because they are so versatile! For this one, I used a yarn by Julia Asselin which had beckoned from my stash for a while. I especially like its color. In this cardigan, I combined it with an extra lace strand in a similar colorway, which gives it just the right amount of heaviness.

Increases and decreases are cleverly hidden in the simple texture pattern with clear brioche lines. Due to the brioche, this stitch pattern is rather yarn-consuming – make sure you have enough for the whole garment!

All shaping is charted, and the main stitch is also written out row by row.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English.

This yarn by Filcolana and its interesting color appealed instantly to me, even though the color, a deep reddish Russet, is way off from the usual suspects in my range of favorite tones.

This roomy sweater in an oversize look with lots of positive ease is worked seamlessly from the top down, neckline and shoulders are shaped with German short rows. The pattern contains two options for the neckline – either a wide rounded neckline with ribbed neckband, or – with additional yardage requirements – a cozy turtleneck.

#sizeinclusive

The neckline shaping section is charted only, while the Main Pattern comes both as chart (individually for each size) as well as in form of written-out row-by-row instructions.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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