Parnassia

Drawing inspiration from the delicate beauty of the Parnassia flower, this pullover is a harmonious blend of nature and elegance. The intricate lace design reflects the flower’s graceful symmetry, with soft textures and gentle curves woven into every detail. The organic lace pattern mirrors the veins of the Parnassia petals, while a playful ruffle adds a romantic touch to the design. It is designed for those who appreciate both fashion and nature’s poetry.

Knit seamlessly from the top down in the round,

it features a closely fitted round yoke that showcases a beautifully detailed, petal-like pattern. The boxy body offers a relaxed yet refined silhouette, complemented by tapered sleeves for a balanced fit. Subtle lace elements adorn the side panels, hem and cuffs, adding a touch of delicate sophistication.

You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process in episodes 41 and 42 of my podcast on YouTube.

Sizes

The pattern is written for nine sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

with a finished bust circumference of

ca. 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) cm // 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) in

incl. from 5 cm (2 in) of the recommended negative to 5 cm (2 in) of positive ease. 

The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5’ 3”) tall model with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurement.

For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic. 

Yarn

MC: ca. 285 (335, 370, 435, 495) (550, 625, 700, 800) g

or 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

of Yak Merino from Shangdrok —

50% yak, 50% merino, with 300 m (328 yds) in 100 g,

shown in colourway Velveteen Caramel Overall;

or ca. 855 (1005, 1110, 1305, 1485) (1650, 1875, 2100, 2400) m // 935 (1099, 1214, 1428, 1625) (1805, 2051, 2297, 2626) yds of any other sport weight yarn to match the gauge. 

The MC yardage estimation includes 10% extra. 

CC (ruffle): ca. 5 (6, 7, 7, 9) (10, 11, 12, 14) g or less than 1 skein of

Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive, 70% mohair, 30% silk, with 225 m (246 yds) in 25 g,

shown in colourway Rust;

or ca. 45 (54, 63, 63, 77) (90, 99, 108, 126) m // 49 (59, 69, 69, 84) (98, 108, 118, 138) yds

of any other lace weight yarn.

Needles and notions

• 2.5 mm (US 1.5), 3.0 mm (US 2.5) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles;
• spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold; 
• a least five stitch markers;
• a tapestry needle or a crochet hook to weave in the ends.

Gauge

• 28 sts & 34 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles measured over st st worked in the round after blocking;
• 26 sts & 44 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles measured over 1x1 half-twisted ribbing worked in the round after blocking.

Adjust the needle sizes to obtain the required gauge.

Languages

• English