Pattern includes:
Graphic pattern version of pullover
Solid color version of pullover
Writtern explanation
Graphic chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Advanced / Challenge

Kaftan, Caftan, Kurta, Yukata, Kanga or Chiton, almost every culture throughout the history has their own vision of an easy, flowing cloth for everyone, every day. Kaftan pullover is driven by this timeless, elegant, eternal garment. This oversized knitwear features v-shape neckline, wide sleeves and long-short bottom. It is a light fun ‘covering’ piece, designed with two-color pattern or just simply work with two solid colors, great for spring and fall.

Kaftan pullover is built up with two squares and four rectangles. It is worked with both 2-color colorwork and solid color in stockinette stitch back and forth.

SIZES
One Size

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 150 cm 59 inches
Length: 68 cm 26.8 inches - measured from mid-back top lowest point to bottom lowest point

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm US 8 circular needles ( 40, 80 cm 16, 32 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles ( 40, 80 cm 16, 32 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 40, 80 cm 16, 32 inches )
8 mm crochet hook - for accent seam line

KNITTING DENSITY
In 2-color pattern stockinette stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
23 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches - 2 color pattern version
In stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm US 7 needles
22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches - solid color version

SIZE GUIDE
The pullover is intended to accommodate major sizes just like how kaftan wears. It has a wide range of approx. 20-60 cm 7.9-23.7 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about min. 20 cm 7.9 inches to max. 60 cm 23.7 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The size fits loosely on bust circumference of 90-130 cm 35.4-51.2 inches.

The photos demonstrate how the pullover looks on a person with chest circumference of 88 cm 34.6 inches, a typical size XS/S.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Two Color Pattern Version (shown in photo)
250 gr. Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream
200 gr. Isager, Highland Wool, 50 gr. / 275 m - Ice Blue
150 gr. Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Dark Blue
150 gr. Isager, Highland Wool, 50 gr. / 275 m - Cloud

Knit the pullover with holding 1 strand of merino together with 1 strand of highland wool.

Solid Color Version
100 gr. Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream
100 gr. Isager, Highland Wool, 50 gr. / 275 m - Ice Blue
200 gr. Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Dark Blue
200 gr. Isager, Highland Wool, 50 gr. / 275 m - Cloud

Approx. 2 m of knitting elastic for double knitting edge (optional)

Yarn Alternatives
Any fingering (4 ply) yarn good for colorwork is suitable for the project.