Dina is a striped sweater with that special something, because the stripes are worked in a different color and with drop stitches. This makes it varied to knit, but integrates wonderfully into any wardrobe. With linen trousers and a pair of summer slippers, you have the perfect summer breeze look. Combine Dina with jeans and boots and you'll also look great in the cooler months. The fine yarn blend with cashmere, wool, silk and mohair makes this a cozy piece for your wardrobe. Dina is constructed with a circular yoke and is knitted seamlessly from the top down. To begin, stitches for the neckline are cast on in Italian and a ribbing pattern is knitted using knit and purl stitches. On the back shortened rows form the neck section. The increases are made in the round yoke. After the sleeve stitches have been cast off, the work continues in a straight pattern before short rows are worked to lengthen the back. The sleeves are knitted with decreases and end, like the body, with a cuff pattern that is sewn off in Italian. Buy the pattern here.
