Phoenix Sweater is a textured, statement knit designed to stand out while remaining effortlessly wearable. With its structured stitch pattern and relaxed silhouette, it balances bold detail with a clean, modern shape.
Worked seamlessly from the top down, the sweater allows you to try it on as you go and adjust both body and sleeve length to your preference. The construction is intuitive and thoughtfully designed, making it an engaging knit for those who enjoy texture and rhythm in their projects.
The name “Phoenix” reflects the repeating stitch motif—rising, shifting, and building across the fabric—creating a subtle sense of movement and depth.

The textured pattern is simple to memorize, making it enjoyable to knit while still offering a visually striking result.
The fabric holds its shape beautifully, giving the sweater a slightly architectural feel without sacrificing comfort.

✨ Suggested yarn substitutions:
To achieve a similar look and feel, choose a combination of a brushed yarn + a smooth base yarn.
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair + Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
→ very close match in texture and drape, slightly more refined and silky finish

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + Sandnes Sunday
→ a bit more structured, slightly less airy but great stitch definition

Drops Kid-Silk + Drops Baby Merino
→ budget-friendly option, softer and slightly less crisp, but still creates a similar halo effect

** Note**
The final look of the sweater depends heavily on the yarn choice.
For best results, choose a yarn combination that balances soft halo (brushed yarn) with structure (smooth yarn).

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Intend to be worn with 5 cm to 10cm /2.5’’- 4’’ of positive ease.
Yarn:
ITO Kinu 100 % Organic silk, 425 m/464yd/50g /3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4)konus held together
with ITO Sensai: 60% mohair, 40%silk, 240m/262yd/25g 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls.
Needle:
Circular 40 cm needle 3.00mm/ US4 - for Neck Rib and Cuffs Rib. Circular 60 cm needle 3.75 mm /US 5 - for Body, Sleeves and Body Rib. Crochet hook 4 mm
Gauge:
23 sts and 32 rows in 10x10cm/4x4’’ in stockinette stitch on 3.75mm/US6 needle.

Finished measurements:
Bust:
85 (90, 95.5, 106, 112, 116.5, 127, 139, 144)cm/34 (36, 38, 42.5, 44.75, 46.5, 50.75, 55.5, 57.5)’’.
Sleeve length from underarm
43 (43, 43.5, 43.5, 43.5, 44, 44.5, 44.5, 45)cm/17 (17, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 17.75, 18)’’.
Body length from underarm:
38 (38, 38, 38, 39, 39, 39, 40, 40 )cm/ 15.25 (15.25, 15.25, 15.25, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16)’’