Medokvit captures the sweetness of honey and the joyful bloom of flowers. Its name, a blend of two Ukrainian words — “med” (honey) and “kvit” (flower) — hints at the inspiration behind the design: sunlit meadows, buzzing bees, and petals dancing in a warm breeze. With its modular construction and a thoughtful blend of flat and in-the-round knitting, Medokvit offers an engaging knit that unfolds like a story — one motif, one panel at a time. The design features floral-inspired colourwork with a hint of honeycomb geometry and a dot pattern, creating a rich yet airy texture that’s as sweet to knit as it is to wear. The sleeveless vest/tee is perfect for layering in transitional weather or wearing solo on bright summer days. Knit with the long sleeves, a higher neck and maybe in a heavier yarn, it also makes for a wonderful pullover. You can take a closer look at my samples and discover the design process in Episode 45 of my podcast on YouTube. Sizes The pattern is written for seven sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) with a finished bust circumference of ca. 94 (103, 113, 122) (131, 141, 150) cm // 37.5 (41.25, 45, 48.75) (52.5, 56.25, 60) in incl. at least 10 cm (4 in) of positive ease. Thanks to its construction, the bust/body circumference can be easily adjusted. Three length options are provided as well as directions for a sleeveless and a pullover versions. The sleeveless sample is shown in size 2 and length option 1 on a 160 cm (5.3 ft) tall model with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurement. Notes on the pullover sample are provided in the pattern and on my Ravelry project page. Yarn MC | sleeveless: ca. 225 (245, 265, 285) (300, 320, 340) g or3 (3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) skeins of Husk from LITLG, 80% merino, 10% silk, 10% cashmere with 300 m (328 yds) per 100 g, shown in colourway Desert; or ca. 675 (735, 795, 855) (900, 960, 1020) m //738 (804, 870, 935) (985, 1050, 1116) yds of any other sport/DK weight yarn with a matching gauge. MC | pullover: ca. 265 (285, 310, 330) (350, 370, 390) g or3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4) skeins of Husk from LITLG; or ca. 795 (856, 930, 991) (1050, 1109, 1169) m // 870, 936, 1017, 1084, 1149, 1213, 1279) yds. The MC yardage estimation includes 10% extra. CC: ca. 30 (35, 40) g or 1 skein of Semilla Melange from BC Garn, 100% wool with 175 m (191 yds) per 50 g, shown in colourway #12; or ca. 105 (123, 140) m // 115 (134, 153) yds of any other yarn to match the gauge. CC yardage is provided for the three length options. Needles & notions ∙ 3.0 mm (US 2.5), 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles; ∙ 4.0 mm (US 6) cable needle or a double pointed needle to work the cables; ∙ spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold; ∙ 4 removable stitch markers; ∙ a few regular markers; ∙ a tapestry needle to weave in the ends. Gauge ∙ 26 sts & 30 rows in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over honeycomb pattern (1-1RC, 1-1LC) worked flat after blocking; ∙ 24 sts & 30 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over colourwork worked in the round after blocking; ∙ 22 sts & 34 rows on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles and 23 sts & 36 rows on 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles in 10 cm (4 in) measured over dot st worked flat after blocking; ∙ 24 sts & 34 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles measured over 1x1 half-twisted ribbing worked in the round after blocking. Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
