White Russian
First published in 2009 as a long tunic with a cowl neck, the White Russian pattern has been updated and re-released in 2021 as a classic pullover, worked in either a cropped or hip length.
Using the lace and rib combination from the 2009 fitted tunic, I designed a simple raglan top with an open neckline. This White Russian still features a delicate lace rib on front and back, ribbed sides, raglan construction, and simple stockinette sleeves.
The open lace rib and the lightweight wool make it a perfect year round layer, and the detail and shape of this pullover are classic enough to go with almost anything.
The updated pattern instructions include notes for making either a cropped or traditional length pullover, as well as for adding a cowl to the neckline.
The pattern is easily modified for either length or width, and instructions are included on how to do so. The ribbing along the sides gives you pretty unlimited shaping options as you work down the body!
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Yarn: Retrosaria Brusca (100% wool; 137yds/125m per 1.76oz/50g skein). Sample shown in color 6C.
If substituting, choose a smooth or slightly rustic light worsted or DK yarn, with subtle vareigation.
Gauge: 22sts/32rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette and lace pattern
Needles: US 6/4.0mm
Sizes:
35.25(39,41.75,44.75,48.25)(52.75,57,61.5)”
89.5(99,106.5,113.75,123.25)(134,144.75,156.25)cm.
Sizes based on body circumference around bust, in final blocked fabric. Choose the size that allows approx. 5-6”/12.75-15.25cm positive ease at bust for fit shown.
Yardage:
For cropped version as shown on model:
900(1000,1050,1150,1250)(1350,1450,1550)yds
825(915,960,1055,1150)(1235,1325,1420)m
For longer version:
Add approx. 100(100,150,150,175)(175,200,200)yds
90(90,140,140,160)(160,185,185)m to above totals
For cowl neck:
Add approx. 200(200,200,200,200)(250,250,250)yds
185(185,185,185,185)(230,230,230)m