This is a proper, printed copy of the "Pitaya" knitting pattern by Adriafil.
"Pitaya" is shown made in Adriafil's "Fenice." Yarn requirements are show in the relevant image. We do have some in stock but it's possibly not listed on the website yet. Do please ask if interested. It's a recycled cotton.
Fits from S to XL, again the measurements are show in the image (NB: The measurements are the actual measurements of the finished garment). You'll also need 3mm and 3.5mm knitting needles, 3mm circular needles and some stitch markers.
Skill level: Adriafil consider the oversized top to be for expert knitters (due to the lace pattern, which actually isn't too complex, it's just a four-row repeat, and the German short rows but there's a detailed explanation of how to do them). The lace-up top is considered "intermediate," it has a tiny bit of lace and some interesting details with the shaping and lacing.
Please note this pattern is not available in Pins & Needles in Devizes but you MAY collect it from there once ordered to save on postage (choose "pick up" at checkout). It'll be sent out as a small letter, which means folding it in half; if you'd rather it wasn't folded then choose "large letter" and we'll put it in a bigger envelope with a piece of card to help protect it.