Mavka Pullover by Greta Majewska

Mavka Pullover

Knitting
November 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork, stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1203 - 2515 yards (1100 - 2300 m)
XS-4XL (93 (98) 115 (120) 124 (129) 133 (147) cm / 36.5 (38.5) 45.25 (47.25) 48.75 (50.75) 52.25 (57.75) in at bust).
English
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Mavka Sweater was inspired by the book of Lesya Ukrainka “The Song Of The Forest” and named after the main character Mavka - the forest fairy.

The pullover is knit top-down starting with double folded neck, continuing with colorwork yoke, then separated for body and sleeves. Short rows at back video tutorial is included in the patten, as well as few more video tutorial about for the parts that may cause confusion for beginners.

The pattern is made for 8 sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Finished garment’s dimensions:
Bust: 93 (98) 115 (120) 124 (129) 133 (147) cm / 36.5 (38.5) 45.25 (47.25) 48.75 (50.75) 52.25 (57.75) in.

Length to underarm (adjustable): 40 (42) 43 (44) 45 (46) 48 (50) cm / 15.75 (16.5) 17 (17.25) 17.75 (18) 19 (19.75) in.

Sleeve length to underarm (adjustable): 47 (49) 50 (51) 52 (53) 55 (56) cm / 18.5 (19.25) 19.75 (20) 20.5 (20.75) 21.75 (22) in.

Sleeve circumference: 35.5 (35.5) 40 (40) 44.5 (49) 49 (53.5) / 14 (14) 15.75 (15.75) 17.5 (19.25) 19.25 (20.75) inches.
Recommended ease: 5 - 15 cm/ 2 - 6 in.

You will need:
Yarn Lettlopi (aran/worsted weigh 100% Icelandic wool, 100m/50g) or other yarn you can achieve 18 s/ 10cm (4in) gauge with.

7(7)8(8)9(10)11(12)balls of color A (MC) 1405 Bottle Green
2(3)3(4)4(4)5(5) balls of color B (CC1) 1428 Light Beige
1(1)1(2)2(2)3(3) balls of color C (CC2) 9426 Golden Heather
1(1)1(1)1(1)1(1) balls of color D (CC3) 1412 Pink

4(mm US6), 3.5 mm (US4), 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles for Magic Loop. Also shorter circular or double pointed sock needles in case you are not a fan of Magic Loop.

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm measured over swatch worked with 4,5 mm needles. Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.