Chunky Parnassia

This is a chunky oversized version of the original closely-fitted Parnassia pullover. Drawing inspiration from the delicate beauty of the Parnassia flower, this design is a harmonious blend of nature and elegance. 

The intricate lace pattern reflects the flower’s graceful symmetry, with soft textures and gentle curves woven into every detail. The pattern mirrors the veins of the Parnassia petals, while a playful ruffle and voluminous baloon sleeves add a romantic touch to the design. 

Knit seamlessly from the top down in the round,

the design features a round yoke with a beautifully detailed, petal-like pattern. The boxy body offers a relaxed silhouette, complemented by balloon sleeves, which gather at the cuffs. Simple half-twisted ribbing on the hem balances the overall soft and romantic look. The length and puffiness of the sleeves can be easily modified.

You can take a closer look at my samples 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. 85 (98, 110, 125, 138) (148, 160, 173, 185) cm // 34 (39, 44, 50, 55) (59, 64, 69, 74) in

incl. ca. 15-20 cm (6-8 in) of the recommended 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. 180 (210, 240, 270, 310) (350, 400, 460, 525) g

or 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 10, 11) skeins

of Le Gros Silk & Mohair from Biches & Buches,

72% kid mohair, 28% silk, with 148 m (162 yds) in 50 g,

shown in colourway Red Brown;

or ca. 533 (622, 710, 799, 918) (1036, 1184, 1362, 1554) m //

583 (680, 777, 874, 1004) (1133, 1295, 1490, 1700) yds

of any other aran weight yarn to match the gauge. 

The MC yardage estimation includes 5% extra,

but get more if planning on a longer body and sleeves. 

CC (ruffle): ca. 5 (6, 7, 8, 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, 72, 77) (90, 99, 108, 126) m // 49 (59, 69, 79, 84) (98, 108, 118, 138) yds

of any other lace weight yarn.

Needles and notions

• 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.0 mm (US 6), 4.5 mm (US 7) and 5.0 mm (US 8) circular needles;
• spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold; 
• at least three stitch markers;
• a crochet hook (any size close to the main needle size) for crochet bind-off; 
• a tapestry needle to weave in the ends. 

Gauge

• 16 sts & 20 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles measured over st st worked in the round after blocking;
• 16 sts & 24 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over 1x1 half-twisted ribbing worked in the round after blocking (as on the hem);
• 20 sts & 26 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over 1x1 half-twisted ribbing worked in the round after blocking (as on the neck);

Adjust the needle sizes to obtain the required gauge.

Languages

• English