Aphra

Introducing the Aphra knitting pattern, a delightful top-down design that combines elegance and comfort. This pattern is expertly crafted, featuring a seamless construction that ensures a perfect fit and a polished look. The back is knitted in classic Stockinette stitch, creating a smooth silhouette, while the front showcases a stunning textured pattern panel that draws the eye and adds sophistication to your knitting project.

To begin, you'll cast on the shoulder stitches for the back. After completing the short-row shaped shoulder slope, the back is worked flat until reaching the underarm. At this point, you'll pick up shoulder stitches to knit the front to the same length as the back. Once both the front and back pieces are joined at the underarm, the body is completed in rounds, moving top-down to the hem, creating a beautifully functional garment.

For the sleeves, stitches are picked up around the arm openings, allowing you to decide between short or long sleeve options — both of which are worked seamlessly in the round for ultimate comfort and flexibility. Finally, the neck finishing is elegantly crafted to round off this exquisite piece.

This pattern not only features a lovely design but also includes important details like gauge, which is 24 sts x 34 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on a larger needle, after blocking. For the best fit, the suggested ease is 8 - 12" (20.5 - 30.5 cm), allowing you to customize the garment to your preference.

The original yarn used for the Aphra pattern is Mominoki German Merino Light, renowned for its softness and warmth. We also provide suggested alternative yarn options to ensure you find the perfect match for your project.

For those interested in sleeve lengths, the short sleeve version requires 770 (854, 917, 999, 1047)(1145, 1228, 1330, 1400) meters of yarn, while the long sleeve version needs 1058 (1161, 1246, 1348, 1427)(1516, 1621, 1731, 1809) meters. Choose the version that suits your style best! Whether dressing up for an occasion or enjoying casual outings, the Aphra pattern is the perfect addition to your knitting collection.

Start your knitting journey with the Aphra pattern today and create a timeless piece that you'll cherish for years to come!