Inspired by the star-shaped Lilium flower, this circular yoke sweater is designed to be knit seamlessly from the top down, showcasing beautiful stranded colorwork. The Lilium Pullover is crafted with an intentional fit, featuring approximately 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable and flattering silhouette.
Originally knitted with our Biscotte DK Pure collection, this sweater has been refreshed using vibrant new colors from our Patricknits DK Pure signature. Embrace the season in style by choosing from our variety of DK Pure Collections, and make this sweater your new favorite!
Use code LILIUM to get this pattern for free with the purchase of at least 6 skeins of DK Pure from any of our collections down below
IN ADDITION TO THIS KNITTING PATTERN, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS
YARNS
BISCOTTE YARNS - [90% merino wool sw, 10% silk; 260m per 115g]
- (MC) 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) SKEINS - shown in Gris-Gris (original)
- (CC) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) SKEIN - shown in Nuit (original)
OR
PATRICKNITS SIGNATURE - [90% merino wool sw, 10% silk; 260m per 115g]
- (MC) 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) SKEINS - shown in Backsplash (new)
- (CC) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) SKEIN - shown in Stratocumulus (new)
OR
LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - [90% merino wool sw, 10% silk; 260m per 115g]
- (MC) 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) SKEINS
- (CC) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) SKEIN
KNITTING NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES
- | Main Fabric | 4mm (US 6); cable length of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting - Or size required to obtain gauge
- | Ribbing | of 3.5mm (US 4); cable length of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting - Or size required to obtain gauge
- or yarn of contrasting color
GAUGE
24sts and 30 rows = 10 cm (4”) using larger needles on Stockinette stitch.
SIZES
Finished Bust : 34 (36, 40, 44, 46, 50, 54, 56, 58)”; 82 (87, 97, 106, 111, 121, 129, 133, 139) cm.
NOTES
The yoke increases of this sweater are made every 2 inches; 5cm until the desired number of stitches are achieved. The yoke increases are worked as a Right Lifted Increase. The body is knit without any shaping then decreasing stitches at the bottom Hem. Keep in mind for the colorwork section if you knit at a tighter tension or a looser tension to adjust your needle size accordingly. To work the chart, simply start at row 1 of the chart and work across from right to left. To see a tutorial on colorwork
