KAKUN DRESS & SWEATER

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Inspiration
When fate takes away from our lives wonderful hands that will no longer knit for us, we will be left with their knitted garments, which we keep as treasures in our closets. However, sometimes life surprises you and gives you the opportunity to have new people knitting for you. This is the story which inspired this pattern

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) with final measurement of the sweater after blocking of bust width of 92 (100, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 164, 172, 180) cm/ 36.75 (40, 46.5, 49.5, 52.75, 56, 59.25, 65.5 68.75, 72)“. A positive ease of 10-20 cm/ 4-8” is recommended.

See the tabs below for more information on construction notes, level of difficulty, prerequisites, materials and gauge.

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🧶 Kakun Sweater Knitting Pattern: versatile top or dress

Looking for a knitting project you can customize to your style, while creating texture and light through lace?
The Kakun Sweater knitting pattern allows you to make a top or dress with short or long sleeves, adjusting the garment according to yarn choice and season. Each design is made to add texture, relief, and a standout effect that will make your project truly special.

The construction is simple: knit from the top down, allowing you to try on the garment as you go and decide on length or sleeve type as you progress.


🌿 What makes the Kakun Sweater pattern special

  • Total versatility: knit it as a sweater or dress, with short or long sleeves.

  • Elegant lace design that lets light pass through and adds texture.

  • Top-down construction that allows trying the garment while knitting.

  • Professionally edited and tested by multiple knitters for a smooth, enjoyable experience.

  • Perfect for beginners who want to try a first repetitive lace project.


📐 Pattern details

  • Sizes: 10 available (1–10)

  • Finished bust circumference: 92–180 cm (36–71 in)

  • Recommended ease: 10–20 cm (4–8 in), or adjust based on a favorite sweater

  • Skill level: beginner to intermediate

  • Construction: top-down with simple lace formed by decreases and yarn overs


👩‍🏫 Is it for you?

This pattern is ideal if you want to:

  • Knit a versatile project you can personalize to your taste.

  • Enjoy a top-down lace sweater or dress that you can try on as you go.

  • Create a garment with texture, light, and relief, suitable for different seasons.


✨ Make it yours

Download the Kakun Sweater knitting pattern and create your own top or dress with elegant lace, full of texture and personality.

👉 Get the pattern now: #kakunsweater

Construction notes:

Construction notes
The sweater has a seamless raglan construction and is worked from top to bottom. The collar will be finished later, to give it more structure. The pattern consists of the following sections:

  1. Cast on and increases to reach bust circumference
  2. Body
  3. Sleeves
  4. Collar

Difficulty Level

Advanced beginner.
Pattern has been tech edited and tested.

What do you need to know?

To knit, purl, make increases and decreases. To work in the round.

Material

  • Yarn: Katia Air Lux– 50gr; 300 m (328 yds). 70% viscose, 30% Merino Superwash Wool
  • Amount for the dress/ sweater: 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12) skeins of 50 gr.
  • Pattern is work with two strands held together
  • Total in m: 1800 (1800, 2400, 2400, 2400, 3000, 3000, 3000, 3600, 3600) m
  • Total in yds: 1968 (1968, 2624, 2624, 2624, 3280, 3280, 3280, 3936, 3936) yds
  • Other yarn suggestions Ej: Katia Concept Alpaca Lace, Viking Gran Bambino.
  • Circular 4mm (US 6 ) needle with at least 80 cm/ 32” cable to work flat.
  • 4mm (US 6) Double pointed needles or short circular needles to work the collar and the sleeves in the round. (optional)
  • 8 Markers. A different marker for the BOR.
  • Stitch holder or waste yarn
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge

In a 10×10 cm (4×4 in) gauge you should have 15 sts and 30 rounds worked in the round in lace pattern.

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