Kaiso Pullover

Introducing the Kaiso pullover, a beautifully designed short sleeve top featuring a square neck that is perfect for warm-weather outings. This stunning pullover is meticulously knitted using four vibrant colors of high-quality fingering weight yarn, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a stylish piece with a touch of sophistication.

The Kaiso pullover showcases a unique stranded pattern inspired by the graceful forms of seaweed, offering intricate stripes along with a captivating central motif gracefully displayed on the front, back, and sleeves. This eye-catching design provides a wonderful opportunity to express your creativity while showcasing your knitting skills.

Skills Required 

• Knitting in the round: Master the technique to create seamless designs.
• Reading a color chart: Enhance your colorwork skills by learning to interpret and follow color charts effectively.
• Working with 2 colors of yarn: Familiarize yourself with the art of combining colors for stunning effects.
• Increasing: Employ increasing techniques to shape your pullover beautifully.
• Decreasing: Refine your skills with decreases for a perfect fit.

Yarn Requirements 

To create this exquisite Kaiso pullover, you will need fingering weight yarn composed of 50% cotton and 50% wool, available in four carefully chosen colors:

• Main Color: 530 (600, 670, 750) (830, 910, 1000) yards
• Contrast 1: 230 (260, 290, 330) (360, 400, 440) yards
• Contrast 2: 230 (260, 290, 330) (360, 400, 440) yards
• Contrast 3: 230 (260, 290, 330) (360, 400, 440) yards

The sample was knit using Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply, a stunning fingering weight yarn blend of 50% cotton and 50% merino, each ball containing approximately 197 yards. The sample was created in size 37”, featuring the following color selections:

• Main Color: 483 White; 3 balls
• Contrast 1: 486 Paper; 2 balls
• Contrast 2: 491 Leaf; 2 balls
• Contrast 3: 482 Pale Blue Grey; 2 balls

This Kaiso pullover is more than just a knitting pattern; it’s an opportunity to create a stunning garment that reflects your personal style and skill. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a passionate beginner, this pattern is sure to inspire your next project. Dive into the artistic world of colorwork and make your own beautiful Kaiso pullover today!