Gorosti Sweater Knitting Pattern

Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of lace and bobbles with Gorosti Sweater, a knitting pattern inspired by holly leaves and berries. Delicate lace and small raised stitches come together to create an organic texture full of movement and depth.

A sweater that may look more complex than it really is: after a few repeats, the motif becomes easy to recognise and the knitting turns into an engaging, rhythmic process.

What makes Gorosti Sweater special

• Lace and bobble motif inspired by holly
• Detailed texture with a rhythmic, engaging repeat
• Detailed charts + written instructions
• Top-down construction, worked mainly in the round
• Video support to accompany the knitting process
• Versatile design, with the option to adjust body and sleeve length
• Tech edited and test knitted

What knitters say

“It’s simpler than it looks and the pattern guides you very clearly.”

“It’s a beautiful sweater and very enjoyable to knit.”

“The repeat was intuitive and after a bit of trial and error, the bobbles were no issue.”

Pattern details

• Level: Intermediate
• Construction: Top-down, beginning at the back neck and worked mainly in the round
• Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
• Finished bust circumference: 84–196 cm / 33–77.25 in
• Recommended positive ease: 10–15 cm / 4–6 in

Materials

• Recommended yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine
  100% wool · 105 m / 50 g
• Amount: 8–20 skeins depending on size
• Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 for body and sleeves · 3 mm / US 2 for the collar
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle and waste yarn or stitch holder

Is it for you?

This pattern is ideal if:

• You enjoy lace and textured knitting
• You like projects that require some attention but become intuitive through repetition
• You want to develop your ability to recognise and read a stitch pattern as you knit
• You are looking for a special sweater with plenty of detail that is still easy to wear

Gorosti is an intermediate-level pattern. You should be comfortable knitting and purling, working increases and decreases, knitting in the round and reading knitting charts.

Start your project

Download the Gorosti Sweater knitting pattern and enjoy a project filled with texture, lace and small details.

A sweater to take slowly at first, and then watch the pattern gradually come to life between your needles.