Snopko is a grain-inspired pattern rooted in the visual language of harvest. Named after the Ukrainian word “snip” for “grain bundle” or “sheaf,” it captures the linear rhythm, density, and layered textures found in cereal plants and their bracts. Structured yet organic, Snopko reflects the quiet poetry of natural repetition, a design that feels both grounded and gently in motion. This round-yoke pullover is knit top-down in the round. The lower yoke, body, and most of the sleeves are worked in a waffle pattern on the wrong side of the fabric. The design combines a variety of textured patterns, including half-twisted rib, cables, and garter stitch. You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process in Episode 47 of my podcast on YouTube. Sizes The pattern is written for eight sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) with a finished bust circumference of ca. 81 (93, 105, 117) (129, 141, 153, 165) cm //32.5 (37.25, 42.25, 47) (51.75, 56.5, 61.25, 66.25) in incl. ca. 10 cm (4 in) of the recommended positive ease. The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5’ 3”) tall model with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurement. For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic. Yarn 1 strand and ca. 355 (400, 450, 500) (560, 625, 700, 780) g or 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Wool Local Aran from Erika Knight, 100% wool with 180 m (197 yds) in 100 g, shown in 810 Cranfield; or 639 (720, 810, 900) (1008, 1125, 1260, 1404) m //699 (788, 886, 985) (1103, 1231, 1378, 1536) yds of any other worsted/aran weight yarn; held together with 1 strand and ca. 71 (80, 90, 100) (112, 125, 140, 156) g or 3 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive, 70% mohair and 30% silk with 225 m (246 yds) in 25 g, shown in Brown Nougat; or the same meterage/yardage of any other lace weight yarn to match the gauge. Needles & notions ∙ 4.0 mm (US 6), 4.5 mm (US 7) and 5.0 mm (US 8) circular needles; ∙ spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold; ∙ at least three stitch markers; ∙ cable needle (optional); ∙ a tapestry needle to weave in the ends. Gauge ∙ 15 sts & 22 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles measured over waffle pattern worked in the round after blocking; Waffle stitch pattern for swatching in the round:Rnd 1: *p1, k1; rep from * to EOR. Rnd 2: kall. ∙ 18 sts & 22 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over half-twisted rib worked in the round after blocking; ∙ 15 sts & 28 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured overgarter stitch worked in the round after blocking; ∙ 18 sts and 30 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over garter stitch worked in the round after blocking. Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
