Panjereh by Christina Danaee

Panjereh

Knitting
January 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in over colorwork pattern, using US 3 needle.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
800 - 1400 yards (732 - 1280 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Until the end of January 50% of the pattern price will be donated to the NNIRR - The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. “The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) works to defend and expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees, regardless of immigration status.” You can read more about their work and mission statement here.

Update: Thanks to your generosity $588.00 was donated to the NNIRR on February 4th 2019.

Panjereh is a boxy, cropped pullover. The bottom edge, shoulders and sleeve cuffs feature a two-color pattern inspired by a Nan Panjereh, a Persian style of cookie that resembles a window. The pullover is knit from the bottom up. The boxy fit and wide boatneck make it perfect for dressing up or dressing down.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3)
Finished Bust Measurements: 45 (53, 62)”
Intended to be worn with 10-15” of positive ease.

Yarn:
Ritual Dyes – Maiden
80% Merino, 20% Nylon
400 yards / 100 grams
2 (2, 3) skeins MC: Leather
1 skein CC: Pyrite
-or-
600 (800, 1000)yds MC yarn and 200 (300, 400)yds CC yarn in an equivalent fingering weight yarn.

Materials:
US 3-3.25mm circular needle, 32” or longer
Spare US 3-3.25mm needle (for three-needle bind off, i-cord cast on and bind-off)
Optional: US 3-3.25mm DPNS or 16” circular needle (for working sleeves)
Stitch Markers (at least two)
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)

Gauge:
22sts x 26 rows over colorwork pattern using US 3-3.25mm needle, blocked.

Techniques Used:
Knitting in the Round
Colorwork (worked flat and in the round)
I-cord cast on and bind off
Three-Needle Bind-Off
Short Rows