Product Description
Frida Kahlo captured the strength of femininity with her entire being. She wore roses full and proud, colour vibrant and unapologetic. She did what she wanted and wore it with dignity and passion. Inspired by Frida Kahlo, may this top let you express your inner Frida.
For Frida is a tunic style pullover with neck ties, worked from the bottom up. It has a flared bottom edge and slight bell of the 3/4 length sleeves. The rose motif is worked over the bottom edges of the body and sleeves. The neckline is a V with i-cord tie closure. The v-neck opening over the yoke is worked using a steek, it may be worked flat, if preferred
For Frida Sweater by bunnymuff - Mona Zillah
What Is Being Made
For Frida is an advanced knit sweater top designed to celebrate strength, femininity, and bold self-expression inspired by Frida Kahlo. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a sophisticated garment that allows knitters to express their inner confidence through color and design, featuring rose-inspired colorwork and thoughtful construction techniques.
Yarn Materials
This pattern uses 4-ply weight yarn in a carefully curated color palette. The primary yarn is Squishy by Anzula, a luxurious blend of 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, and 10% Nylon, offering 385 yards (352 meters) per 114-gram skein. The pattern also incorporates Squishy Skeinettes by Anzula in the same fiber blend, providing 67 yards (62 meters) per 20-gram skein for accent colorwork.
Approximate yarn requirements range from 2 to 5 skeins depending on size, with additional 25-gram skeinettes needed for each contrast color. The color palette includes wine, cardamom, and mulberry tones, creating a rich, artistic aesthetic.
Knitting Techniques
For Frida employs several advanced knitting techniques appropriate for experienced crafters:
- Cable Cast On - A decorative cast-on method created by knitting stitches from between existing stitches on the left needle, twisting and replacing them to build a twisted, textured edge
- German Short Row (GTW - German Turn and Work) - An advanced short-row shaping technique that creates nearly invisible transitions, allowing the knitter to add depth and shaping without visible gaps or holes in the fabric
- Color work - The pattern incorporates multiple contrast colors (CC1, CC2, CC3) for rose-inspired design elements
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes fundamental knit stitches combined with shaping decreases and the specialized German Short Row technique for invisible shaping. Finishing includes bind off to secure stitches and complete edges. The combination of these techniques creates a garment with sophisticated shaping and refined construction details.
Difficulty Level
Rated as advanced, this pattern is designed for experienced knitters comfortable with color changes, short-row shaping, and specialized cast-on techniques. The German Short Row method and multi-color construction require strong foundational knitting skills and attention to detail.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | bunnymuff - Mona Zillah |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | beads for icord closure, sewing machine for preparing steek |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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