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Sakura
by KnittingForBreakfast
Alessia & Fabia Taverna

Sakura means "cherry blossom" in Japanese, it’s a name that has

an important symbolic component for Japanese culture, it represents the
cycle of life, prosperity and ephemeral beauty.
We were inspired by the buds of these flowers to create the lace stitch
distributed on the yoke, body and sleeves of the Tee.

Sample in photos is knit with 2 yarns held together throughout: a thread

of hemp and a thread of linen, both hand-dyed.
The melange effect of the two yarns used together is very pleasant.

They are both vegetable fibers with excellent properties, they are breathable,
resistant and anti-odor; the Tee is fresh and gentle on the skin.

Sakura is perfect for the summer, it is fresh

and versatile, embellished with a delicate lace
stitch, it’s also suitable for wearing over an
elegant dress.

It’s is a top-down, circular yoke sweater.

Gradual increases are made in the yoke up to
the sleeves that will be put on hold onto holder
or scrap yarn and then resumed later.
This way there will be no seams.

Sakura comes in 10 sizes (from

87 to 174 cm [34.2 to 68.5 “]
bust circumference).
The size guide and the table on
page 3 will help you choose the fit
you prefer.

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MATERIALS
Circular needles 3mm /US 2.5 and 3.5 mm/US 4.
( cables 40, 60 and.100 cm [16, 24 and 40 “] )
YARN by “Colori Naturali”
Yarn 1, Dido: (100 % hemp) 100 gr/ 330 m [ 3.50
oz/360 yds ]. (sport weight)
Yarn 2, Flora: (100 % linen) 100 gr/ 840 m [ 3.50
oz/ 918 yds ]. (lace weight)
Work with the 2 yarns are held together
throughout.
Colors in photo:
Dido(hemp): Pink Pepper color
Flora (linen): “The Sea Color Of Wine”
GAUGE (after blocking)
22 stitches and 30 rows = 10X10 cm [4”]
in stockinette with 3.5 mm/ US 4 needles.
YARDAGE
TAGLIE : XS, S (M, L, XL) ( 2X, 3X, 4X) 5X, 6X
Yarn 1 (hemp) : 2, 2 ( 2, 3, 3) ( 3, 4, 4) 4, 4
matasse
Yarn 2 (linen): 1, 1 (1, 1, 2) ( 2, 2, 2) 2, 2
matasse
Estimated Yardage
Yarn 1 (hemp): 500, 580 ( 660, 780, 890)
( 990,1090, 1190) 1290,1400 m;
[ 547, 634 ( 722, 853, 973 ) ( 1083, 1192, 1301 )
1411, 1531 yards].
Yarn 2 (linen) 500, 580 ( 660, 780, 890) ( 990,1090,
1190) 1290,1400 m
[ 547, 634 ( 722, 853, 973 ) ( 1083, 1192, 1301 )
1411, 1531 yards].
NOTE: in the pattern the two yarns are always used
together, if you use a single yarn, consider only the
yardage of one yarn
NOTE: Yardage is estimated and may vary
depending on yarn used, gauge variations or
modifications.

STITCHES ABBREVIATIONS

st(s)= stitch(es);
LACE A (multiple of 6 sts)
SM = stitch marker;
Round 1: sl1 purlwise, K2 and pass slipped stitch SMb=SM to mark the beginning of the row.
over the 2 knit sts, K3 sSM= slip stich marker;
Round 2: K1, YO, K4 RS= right side;
Round 3: K3, sl1 purlwise, K2 and pass slipped WS= wrong side;
stitch over the 2 knit sts K = knit;
P = purl;
Round 4: K4, YO, K1
Ktbl = knit through the back loop;
sl1 purlwise= slip 1 st purlwise without working it with
LACE B (multiple of 5 sts) yarn in back.
Round 1:P1, K1tbl, P1, K2 YO = yarn over;
m1 = make one by picking up one a loop between two
Round 2: P1, K1tbl , P1, K1, YO, K1 stitches and knitting into the back of the new stitch.
Round 3: P1, K1tbl, P1, K3 W&T= wrap and turn;
Round 4: P1, K1tbl, P1, K3 and pass the first st. 1/1 rib st. = * K1, P1 * rep**
over the next 2 sts. rep** =repeat from * to *

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SIZES GUIDE

This sweater is designed to fit with 4 - 8 cm

[ 1.6 - 3.2 ”] of positive ease at the bust.

Note: The SIZE shown in photos is M

Note: Knit your swatch and make sure you have

the same tension as the pattern to obtain the
same finished measurements.
If necessary, change needle size to achieve the
gauge.

A= bust circumference
B = neckline circumference
C = sleeve circumference

Length from underarm to hem 27 cm [ 10.6 “ ]

MEASUREMENT OF THE FINISHED GARMENT (after blocking)

NOTE = Measure the widest part of your upper body and add your desired ease, then choose the size
with bust circumference closest to that number.

XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X

A-cm 87 95 103 112 123 131 141 152 163 174

A-Inch 34.2 37.4 40.5 44 48.4 51.5 55.5 59.8 64.1 68.5

B-cm 45 47 49 49 51 51 53 53 54 56

B-inch 17.7 18.5 19.3 19.3 20 20 20.8 20.8 21.2 22

C-cm 30 30 33 35 41 44 49 52 54 57

C-Inch 11.8 11.8 12.9 13.7 16.1 17.3 19.29 20.4 21.2 22.4

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INSTRUCTIONS
Sizes XS, S (M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X ) 5X, 6X
Worked in the round from the top down, with
circular yoke.
With needles 3 mm/US 2.5 cast on 100, 104
(108, 108, 112) (112, 116, 116) 120, 124 sts,
place SMb (= center of the back) to mark the
beginning of the round and start to work in the
round ensuring that the work is not twisted.
Yoke
Round 1: K all stitches
Round 2: P all stitches
Rounds 3 and 4: K all stitches
Short rows (optional) for shaping the neck; use
your preferred method; we used W&T.
(work back and forth)
Row 1 (RS): K 22, 24 (26, 26, 28) ( 28, 30, 30 ) 32,
34, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): : P to SMb, sSM, P 22, 24 (26, 26, 28) (
28, 30, 30 ) 32, 34, W&T.
Row 3 (RS): K to 6 sts before last wrapped st, W&T.
Row 4 (WS): P to 6 sts before last wrapped st, W&T.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 another 1, 1 (1 , 2, 2 ) (2, 3,
3 ) 3, 3 times. Knit to SMb.
Resume knitting in the round
Next round: K picking up and knitting wraps with
their corresponding sts as they appear.
Round 5: * K2, m1* rep** to the end.
Sts on needles: 150, 156 (162, 162, 168) (168,
174, 174) 180, 186
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Switch to needles 3.5 mm/ 4 US
Work “LACE A” st. as follows:
Round 6: sl1 purlwise, K2 and pass slipped
stitch over the 2 knit sts, K3
Round 7: K1, YO, K4
Round 8: K3, sl1 purlwise, K2 and pass slipped
stitch over the 2 knit sts.
Round 9: K4, YO, K1
Repeat from Round 6 to Round 9
another 3 times
Repeat Rounds 6 and 7 one more time.
Knit 1 round
Increase Round: * K3, m1 * rep** to the end.
Sts on needles: 200, 208 (216, 216, 224) (224,
232, 232) 240, 248
Knit 3 rounds
Increase Round:
Size XS: * K5, m1 * rep** to the end
(40 sts increased)
Size S: K4, m1; * K5, m1 * rep** to 4 sts before
end, K4, m1. (42 sts increased )
Size M: * K4, m1 * rep** 2 times; * K5, m1 *
rep** to 8 sts before end; * K4, m1 * rep** 2
times. (44 sts increased )
Size L: * K4, m1 * rep** to the end
(54 sts increased)
Size XL: * K3, m1 * rep** 20 times; * K4, m1 *
rep** 8 times; * K3, m1 * rep** 20 times; * K4,
m1 * rep** 8 times. (66 sts increased)
Size 2X: * K2, m1 * rep** 2 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** to 4 sts before end; * K2, m1 * rep** 2
times. (76 sts increased)
Size 3X: K2, m1; * K3, m1 * rep** to 2 sts
before end; K2, m1. (78 sts increased)
Size 4X: * K2, m1 * rep** 16 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** 28 times; * K2, m1 * rep** 16 times; * K3,
m1 * rep** 28 times. (88 sts increased)
Size 5X: * K2, m1 * rep** 15 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** 30 times; * K2, m1 * rep** 15 times; * K3,
m1 * rep** 30 times. (90 sts increased)
Size 6X: * K2, m1 * rep** 29 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** 22 times; * K2, m1 * rep** 29 times; * K3,
m1 * rep** 22 times. (102 sts increased)
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Sts on needles: 240, 250 (260, 270, 290) (300, Knit 10, 10 (12, 14, 12) (12, 12, 12) 12, 12
310, 320) 330, 350 rounds

Work “LACE B” st. as follows: ONLY Sizes XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X 6X

Round 1: P1, K1tbl, P1, K2 Increase Round:

Size XL: * K11, m1 * rep** 7 times; * K12, m1 *
Round 2: P1, K1tbl, P1, K2 rep** 9 times; * K11, m1 * rep** 7 times; * K12,
Round 3: P1, K1tbl, P1, K1, YO, K1 m1 * rep** 9 times. (32 sts increased)
Round 4: P1, K1tbl, P1, K3 Size 2X: * K16, m1 * rep** 4 times; * K17, m1 *
Round 5: P1, K1tbl, P1, K3 and pass the first st. rep** 8 times; * K16, m1 * rep** 4 times; * K17,
over the next 2 sts. m1 * rep** 8 times. (24 sts increased)
Size 3X: * K9, m1 * rep** 2 times; * K8, m1 *
Repeat from Round 2 to Round 5 another 2 rep** to 18 sts before end; * K9, m1 * rep** 2
times (8 rounds) times. (52 sts increased)
Size 4X: K1, * K5, m1, K6, m1 * rep** to the
Knit 10 rounds end. (78 sts increased)
Size 5X: * K4, m1 * rep** 40 times; * K5, m1 *
Increase Round: rep** 12 times; * K4, m1 * rep** 40 times; * K5,
Size XS: * K4, m1 * rep** 10 times; * K5, m1 * m1 * rep** 12 times. (104 sts increased)
rep** 16 times; * K4, m1 * rep** 10 times; * K5, Size 6X: * K5, m1 * rep** to the end
m1 * rep** 16 times. (52 sts increased) (96 sts increased)
Size S: * K4, m1 * rep** 25 times; * K5, m1 *
rep** 5 times; * K4, m1 * rep** 25 times; * K5, Sts on needles: 292, 310 (324, 354, 402) (424,
m1 * rep** 5 times. (60 sts increased) 472, 508) 544, 576
Size M: * K5, m1 * rep** 2 times; * K4, m1 *
rep** to 10 sts before end; * K5, m1 * rep** 2 Knit 0, 0 (0, 0, 4) (6, 8, 10) 12, 12 rounds
times. (64 sts increased)
Size L: * K3, m1 * rep** 33 times; * K4, m1 * All Sizes:
rep** 9 times; * K3, m1 * rep** 33 times; * K4, [Note: at this point we recommend to try the yoke
m1 * rep** 9 times. (84 sts increased) on for best fit. You can vary this measurement if you
wish a longer or shorter yoke by knitting more or less
Size XL: * K3, m1 * rep** 15 times; * K4, m1 *
rounds before separating body and sleeves ]
rep** 25 times; * K3, m1 * rep** 15 times; * K4,
m1 * rep** 25 times. (80 sts increased)
Size 2X: * K3, m1 * rep** to the end
(100 sts increased )
Size 3X: * K2, m1 * rep** 10 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** to 20 sts before end; * K2, m1 * rep** 10
times. (110 sts increased)
Size 4X: * K2, m1 * rep** 5 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** to 10 sts before end; * K2, m1 * rep** 5
times. (110 sts increased)
Size 5X: * K3, m1 * rep** to the end
(110 sts increased )
Size 6X: * K2, m1 * rep** 20 times; * K3, m1 *
rep** 45 times; * K2, m1 * rep** 20 times; * K3,
m1 * rep** 45 times. (130 sts increased)

Sts on needles: 292, 310 ( 324, 354, 370) ( 400,

420, 430) 440, 480

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Now place the sts for each sleeve onto
holder or scrap yarn as follows:
From SMb (center of the back): K 44, 48 (51,
55, 61) (65, 71, 77) 83, 88, place the next 58,
58 (60, 66, 78) (82, 94, 100) 106, 111 sts onto
holder or scrap yarn (right sleeve), cast on 8, 8
(12, 12, 12) (14 ,14 ,1 ) 14, 15 sts for
underarm; K 88, 98 (102, 112, 124) (130, 142,
154) 166, 178 (front); place the next 58, 58
(60, 66, 78) (82, 94, 100) 106, 111 sts onto
holder or scrap yarn (left sleeve); cast on 8, 8
(12, 12, 12) (14,14,1414, 15 sts for underarm;
K 44, 48, (51, 55, 61) (65, 71, 77) 83, 88 m
(back)
Place SMb at the underarm and work in the
round.
Body sts: 192, 210 (228, 246, 270) (288, 312,
336) 360, 384.
Rounds 1 - 9: K all stitches
Rounds 10 - 21:
Work “LACE A“st for 3 times (12 rounds)
Repeat from Round 1 to Round 21 another 2
times
(Note: if you prefer a longer sweater keep repeating
from round 1 to round 21)
Knit 2 rounds
Switch to needles 3 mm /US 2.5
Work 6 rounds in 1/1 rib st.: * K1, P1 * rep**
to the end.
Loosely cast off all stitches.
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SLEEVE (X2)
Sizes XS, S (M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X) 5X, 6X
Slip the 58, 58 (60, 66, 78) (82, 94, 100) 106,
111 held stitches from holder to 3.5 mm/US 4
needles. Pick up and knit 8, 8 (12, 12, 12)
(14,14,14) 14, 15 underarm sts.
Place SM at the underarm and work in the
round.
Sts on needles: 66, 66 (72, 78, 90) (96, 108,
114) 120, 126
Knit 5 rounds.
Work “LACE A” st for 3 times (12 rounds)
Knit 2 rounds
Switch to needles 3 mm /US 2.5
Work 6 rounds in 1/1 rib st.: * K1, P1 * rep**
to the end.
Loosely cast off all stitches.
ake the second sleeve.
Weave in all ends, wash and block garment
carefully.
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