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Here she is, the Begonia Pullover! Just in time for some transitional knitting, you can make this double v-neck pullover with short or 3/4 length sleeves to satisfy the changing weather. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a garter rib. Sections of the rib are continued up the sides of the body, with waist and bust shaping worked along either side of the rib. The neck rib is worked as you go, so there is very little finishing required. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the armhole and worked in short rows for the sleeve cap.
The silhouette was inspired by a purchased tank top, which had a scoop-neck in front and a v-neck in back. I liked the idea and wanted to translate it into a comfortable but sophisticated sweater. Begonia can be dressed up with a skirt or trousers, or be worn more casually with jeans. Along with the options for two sleeve lengths, there are two body lengths to choose from. My personal choice is to wear shorter tops with skirts; the proportions just look better on me, since it is not flattering for me to tuck in blouses. I wanted to provide that option, along with a longer body length that someone would be more likely to wear with pants.
Begonia can be made in a broad range of worsted weight yarns. The pink pullover shown was made in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (a cotton/acrylic blend), while the green pullover shown was made in Louet Gems Worsted (a merino yarn). I think the simple details of Begonia would be a great canvas for hand-painted yarns as well. I'd love to see your creations!
Until next time, Happy Knitting!
The silhouette was inspired by a purchased tank top, which had a scoop-neck in front and a v-neck in back. I liked the idea and wanted to translate it into a comfortable but sophisticated sweater. Begonia can be dressed up with a skirt or trousers, or be worn more casually with jeans. Along with the options for two sleeve lengths, there are two body lengths to choose from. My personal choice is to wear shorter tops with skirts; the proportions just look better on me, since it is not flattering for me to tuck in blouses. I wanted to provide that option, along with a longer body length that someone would be more likely to wear with pants.
Begonia can be made in a broad range of worsted weight yarns. The pink pullover shown was made in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (a cotton/acrylic blend), while the green pullover shown was made in Louet Gems Worsted (a merino yarn). I think the simple details of Begonia would be a great canvas for hand-painted yarns as well. I'd love to see your creations!
Until next time, Happy Knitting!
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