In Teti’s words: “Drevo” means “tree” in archaic Ukrainian and is a word you only find in poems and books these days. And yes, I’m referring to the tree-like pattern on the central panel of the design.
The word is also connected to two very ancient concepts: “tree of life” and “tree of sin” with the first one offering fruit of eternal life and happiness and the second – the forbidden fruit.
The pullover has a modular construction and consists of a rectangular central panel (worked in the round) and four sides, worked sideways from the central panel and joined at the underarms. Both the back and front feature a V-neck opening, which is deeper on the front, and options are provided to adjust both depths. The sleeves and hem are worked top-down in the round.
Designer: Teti Lutsak
Pattern: Not included in bundle, purchase here – Teti’s website or Ravelry
Yarn: LITLG Highland DK – Find Teti’s notes on knitting Drevo with Highland DK here
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Measurements: Finished bust circumference – 81 (91, 101, 111, 121) (131, 141, 151, 161) cm
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32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5)
(52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64.5) in
incl. 5-10 cm
(2-4 in) of the recommended positive ease.
The sample is shown in size 2 on a
160 cm (5.3 ft) tall model with 84 cm (33 in)
bust measurement.
Needles and notions
- 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles;
- 4.0 mm (US 6) cable needle or a double-pointed needle for cables and a three-needle bind-off;
- Spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold;
- 4 removable stitch markers, plus a few regular markers to mark the BOR at different stages;
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
Gauge *DK version
- st st — 20 sts and 26 rnds in 10 cm on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles worked in the round after blocking;
- 1×1 ribbing — 28 sts and 30 rnds in 10 cm on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles worked in the round after blocking (relaxed, natural stretch).
Bundle Includes:
- Size 1, 2, 3: 5 skeins of Highland DK – pictured in Dough colorway
- Size 4, 5, 6, 7: 6 skeins
- Size 7, 8: 7 skeins
About this base:
Highland DK – 100% Highland wool – Meterage: 225m (250yds) Weight: 100g – Untreated & Non-Superwash Needle Size: 4mm upwards
A soft, durable rustic yarn with a character that takes color in a soft subtle way, it is my go-to for muted cardigans and shawls that have a natural, organic look and feel. This yarn is non-superwash and has not been treated in any
