String Sabrina Pullover Wrap Knitting Pattern

String Sabrina Pullover: Knitted Striped Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Sabrina Pullover is a knitted crewneck sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech, available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. This pullover features a classic construction with set-in sleeves and a fitted silhouette, with finished bust measurements from 36½ inches (92.5cm) in size Small up to 52½ inches (133.5cm) in size Extra Large. The length to shoulder ranges from 23 inches (58.5cm) to 24½ inches (62cm) depending on size, making it a standard-length pullover suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Sabrina Pullover employs seamed construction, with the garment pieces worked separately and then assembled. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row knitting. The design incorporates raglan shaping at the armholes, a classic technique that creates diagonal decreases from the underarm to the neckline for a comfortable, tapered fit. Striping is a key visual element, created through color changes between two coordinating yarn colors throughout the body and sleeves. Ribbed edgings at the neckband and sleeve cuffs provide structure and elasticity to the finished garment.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Sabrina Pullover is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric that forms the main body and sleeves. The neckband and sleeve cuffs are worked in K2/P2 Ribbing (a multiple of 4 plus 2 stitches), which alternates knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, fitted edge. The pattern incorporates Right Double Decrease (RDD) and Left Double Decrease (LDD) as special decreasing techniques used during raglan shaping. These double decreases are created using a cable needle and provide a more refined, centered decrease line compared to standard single decreases. Standard increases using the make-one (m1) method are used to shape the sleeves, while standard decreases such as ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) are employed for raglan armhole shaping.

Materials

The Sabrina Pullover is knitted using String VENEZIA, a luxury blend yarn composed of 53% cashmere, 27% superfine lambswool, and 20% silk. This high-quality fiber combination creates a soft, breathable fabric with excellent drape and warmth. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 197 yards (180.5 meters). The pattern requires 4 to 5 balls of the main color (color 730645) depending on size, and 2 to 3 balls of the contrast color (color 730939 burgundy) for the striping. Knitting is worked on US size 6 (4mm) needles, with a 16-inch (40cm) circular needle specified for the neckband ribbing. Additional tools include stitch holders (6 required), stitch markers, a cable needle for the special decreases, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch.