Sanctuary Sweater

A beautifully cosy sweater from Kiniki Knits — the Sanctuary is a seamless top-down pullover with shoulder saddles and a large feature collar that fastens with buttons. The relaxed fit and subtle waist shaping give it an easy, enveloping quality, and the DK + fluffy fingering yarn combination produces a soft, warm fabric with a gentle halo that makes it feel as good as it looks.

The seamless construction uses Japanese (marker) short rows — a technique that produces beautifully smooth shaping without the gaps or holes that can appear with other short-row methods. This is why the pattern is rated intermediate to advanced, but detailed instructions and video links are included for knitters who are new to the technique, making it a well-supported introduction for those ready to take the next step.

Pattern Details

• Designer: Kiniki Knits (Queenstown, NZ)
• Garment: Women's Seamless Pullover (shoulder saddles, feature collar with buttons)
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Intermediate to Advanced
• Technique: Japanese (marker) short rows; seamless top-down construction
• Yarn: DK / 8 ply + fluffy fingering held together
• Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9) circular, 80 cm — torso; 5.5 mm (US 9) circular, 45 cm — arms; 5.5 mm (US 9) straight (optional) — shoulder saddles & upper torso; 5 mm (US 8) circular, 80 cm — bottom ribbing & collar; 5 mm (US 8) DPNs — arm band ribbing
• Gauge: 16 sts × 23–25 rows per 10 cm in stockinette with both yarns held together

Size & Yardage Guide

Yardage is required of each yarn. You will need this quantity of both the DK and the fluffy fingering yarn.

Please note: this listing is for the knitting pattern only. Yarn and needles are not included.