A super simple, oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!
We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm with a little short row shaping. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem, working a simple and modern lace pattern. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves and work them in the round to the cuff. Finally stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in ribbing.
The Burrell Collection is an amazing museum and art gallery in the middle of Pollok Park in Glasgow. Truly a world class museum in an enormous country park – it honestly feels like you’re in the middle of the countryside complete with forest, Highland Cows and a stately house with manicured gardens. And the best part is it’s a minute’s walk from my new house, we’re living the dream!
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios Worsted (100% merino, 192 m/210 yds per 100g skein)
Colourway Cumparsita
Meterage (570, 635, 700) [935, 1020, 1100] {1470, 1580, 1675} m
Yardage (620, 690, 760) [1015, 1110, 1195] {1600, 1715, 1820} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
To Fit Chest: (62.5, 75, 87.5) [100, 112.5, 125] {137.5, 150, 162.5} cm
Garment Chest Measurement: (107, 118.5, 131) [143, 156, 167] {178.5, 191, 203} cm
Armhole Depth 5 cm above Elbow (17.5, 17.5, 17.5) [21, 21, 21] {26, 26, 26} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (32.5, 32.5, 32.5) [35, 35, 35] {37.5, 37.5, 37.5} cm
Sleeve Length 5 cm above Elbow to Cuff: (30, 30, 30) [31, 31, 31] {32.5, 32.5, 32.5} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
To Fit Chest approx: (25, 30, 35) [40, 45, 50] {55, 60, 65}”
Garment Chest Measurement: (43, 47, 53) [57, 62, 67] {71, 77, 81}”
Armhole Depth 2” above Elbow: (7, 7, 7) [8½, 8½, 8½] {10½, 10½, 10½}”
Length Underarm to Hem (13, 13, 13) [14, 14, 14] {15, 15, 15}”
Sleeve Length 2” above Elbow to Cuff (12, 12, 12) [12½, 12½, 12½] {13, 13, 13}”
Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge
Gauge: 14 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in garter stitch after blocking
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, stitch holder, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful
Skills Needed: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit (instructions given); short rows (instructions given); knitted increases and decreases – m1, k2tog, ssk, yo.
Maybe the cutest hoodie of all time? This is a simple garter stitch hoodie with a twist – spines! I designed this for my baby daughter but I think the appeal is universal so I graded it for adult sizes too.
We start with a provisional cast on at the neckline and work top down with a raglan construction. After knitting the body, stitches are picked up for the sleeves. Stitches are picked up the provisional cast on and worked up from the neckline for the hood. After that comes the fun part! Using yarn held double to give some structure, we pick up “purl bumps” and work spines from the middle of the hood right down to the hem. Instructions are given for 17 sizes from newborn to 150 cm/60” chest. We include instructions for optional waist and sleeve shaping, and for two sizes of buttonhole if you don’t like toggles.
Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in Stormy Skies. (100% Merino Superwash Wool, 202 m/221 yds per 100 g skein)
(360, 390, 460, 490, 580, 660) 840, 1090, 1400, 1560, 1910, 2070 {2480, 2620, 3010, 3060, 3470) m
(390, 420, 510, 540, 630, 720) 920, 1190, 1530, 1700, 2090, 2260 {2710, 2870, 3290, 3350, 3800] yds
Please note that this yarn is discontinued but Yarnsub can recommend many excellent alternatives.
Dimensions (Metric)
To fit age/chest: 0-3 mths, 3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 12-18 mths, 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-9 yrs, 10-11 yrs, 75-80 cm, 85-90 cm, 95-100 cm, 105-110 cm, 115-120 cm, 125-130 cm, 135-140 cm, 145-150 cm
Yoke Depth: (10, 10.5, 11, 12, 12.5, 13.5) 15, 16, 17.5, 19, 20, 21 {22.5, 24, 25, 26, 27.5} cm
Chest Circumference: (42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 52.5, 60) 65, 69, 72.5, 80, 90, 100 {110, 120, 130, 140, 150} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (16, 17.5, 19, 20, 21, 22.5) 25, 32.5, 37.5, 40, 41, 42.5 {44, 45, 45, 45, 45} cm
Upper Arm Circumference: (15, 16, 17.5, 19, 20, 21) 22.5, 24, 25, 27.5, 30, 32.5 {37.5, 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5] cm
Sleeve Length: (15, 16, 19, 20, 22.5, 27.5) 31, 35, 37.5, 42.5, 42.5, 42.5) {42.5, 42.5, 42.5, 42.5, 42.5} cm
Hood Height: (16.5, 17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 20) 22.5, 25, 30, 35, 35, 35 {35, 35, 35, 35, 35} cm
Dimensions: (Imperial)
To fit age/chest: 0-3 mths, 3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 12-18 mths, 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-9 yrs, 10-11 yrs, 30-32”, 34-36”, 38-40”, 42-44”, 46-48”, 50-52”, 54-56”, 58-60”
Yoke Depth: (4, 4¼, 4½, 4¾, 5, 5½) 6, 6½ ,7, 7½, 8, 8½ {9, 9½, 10, 10½, 11}”
Chest Circumference: (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24) 26, 27½, 29, 32, 36, 40 {44, 48, 52, 56, 60}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9) 10, 13, 15, 16, 16½, 17 {17½, 18, 18, 18, 18}”
Upper Arm Circumference: (6, 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½) 9, 9½, 10, 11, 12, 13 {15, 16, 17, 18, 19}”
Sleeve Length: (6, 6½, 7½, 8, 9, 11) 12½, 14, 15, 17, 17, 17 {17, 17, 17, 17, 17}”
Hood Height: (6½, 7, 7, 7½, 7½, 8) 9, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14 {14, 14, 14, 14, 14}”
Needles: 5 mm/US 8 80 cm/32” circular needle, 5 mm/US 8 DPNs, 5 mm/US 8 crochet hook for toggle loops.
Gauge: 18 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm/4” in garter stitch.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, stitch marker, two stitch holders or waste yarn for holding live stitches, toggles or buttons for fastening, waste yarn for provisional cast on.
Please note that this pattern is also available on Etsy and Ravelry.
A stunning shawl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern. This light and airy shawl will definitely become a firm favourite. We include instruction for two sizes. The smaller size only uses around half a skein of yarn, making it super quick to knit - perfect gifting material. The larger size still uses less than a skein of laceweight yarn, but is a little more luxurious to cuddle up in!
Suggested Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Titus Lace (75% Merino Wool, 25% Silk ) 796 m/870 yds per 100 g skein:
Colourway: Silver Birch
Meterage 415 (670) m
Total Yardage 455 (730) yds
Dimensions (Metric):
Smaller Size: 35 cm x 160 cm
Larger Size 50 cm x 180 cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
Smaller Size 14” x 64”
Larger Size 20” x 72”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 80 cm/32” circular needle/pair of straight needles or as required to achieve correct gauge
Gauge: 16 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” with 4 mm/US 6 needle in garter stitch after blocking
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, blocking wires, pins and blocking board for finishing
A cute cropped tee specially designed for mini skein sets and gradient yarns – although it’ll look great in any yarn! The simple stitch pattern showcases gorgeous colour combinations perfectly. The lace sections look complicated, but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches.
We work from the top down using a simple yoked construction, all edgings are finished in neat twisted ribbing, and it’s a completely seamless knit. We give instructions for 9 sizes to fit bust 70-155 cm/28–62”.
Bracklinn Falls in the Highlands of Scotland are renowned for their stunning natural beauty. The colours of this cropped sweater are reminiscent of its clear water and spectacular rock formations.
Suggested Yarn: Meadow Yarn miniHOLT singles fingering/sock
Colourway Zap #2 (100% Merino Wool) 366 m/400 yds per 100 g set of five 20 g mini skeins: MC, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4
Total meterage (440, 480, 520) [600, 660, 720] {900, 950, 1100} m
Total Yardage (485, 530, 575) [660, 730, 795] {990, 1045, 1210} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust (70-75, 80-85, 90-95) [100-105, 110-115, 120-125] {130-135, 140-145, 150-155} cm
Garment Bust: (82, 89, 97) [106, 117, 128] {139, 147, 158} cm
Yoke Depth (14, 14, 14) [16, 16, 16] {19, 19, 19} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (22, 22, 22) [24, 24, 24] {27, 27, 27} cm
Upper sleeve circumference: (27, 28, 29) [33, 36, 39] {42, 47, 48} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] {52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”
Garment Bust: (32½, 35½, 38½) [42½, 47, 51] {55½, 59, 63}”
Yoke depth: (5½, 5½, 5½) [6½, 6½, 6½] {7½, 7½, 7½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (8½, 8½, 8½) [9½, 9½, 9½] {10½, 10½, 10½}”
Upper sleeve circumference: (11, 11½, 12) [13½, 14½, 15½] {17, 19, 19½}”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, 3.5 mm/US 4 75 cm/30” circular needle for cast on, 4 mm/US 6 dpns for finishing sleeves.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful
Construction: We cast on stitches at the neckline, work increases down to the bust, separate sleeves and body, and work the body down to the hem. Edgings are finished off with neat twisted ribbing.
Pattern Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. The lace stitches are worked by doing yo’s, dropping the yo’s and working gathered stitches (full instructions are given). Apart from that it’s very straightforward.
Skills Needed: You need to be able to knit and purl, including into back loops, work m1 increases and work in the round.
This pattern is also available on Ravelry.
A super simple oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!
We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm with a little short row shaping, working the gorgeous lace pattern as we go. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves. Finally stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in ribbing.
Tentsmuir is a beautiful pine forest near where I grew up - we always try to go back for a visit every autumn when it’s looking its best. It’s always filled with the most amazing mushrooms, and it feels like you’re in a forest from a fairy tale! The name seemed totally fitting for this deep green sweater – the yarn colourway is even called “Pines”.
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios Worsted (100% merino, 192 m/210 yds per 100g skein)
Colourway Pines
Meterage (560, 610, 680) [770, 840, 910] {1020, 1100, 1170} cm
Yardage (610, 670, 745) [845, 920, 995] {1115, 1205, 1280} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust: (62.5, 75, 87.5) [100, 112.5, 125] {137.5, 150, 162.5} cm
Garment Bust: (100, 112.5, 125) [137.5, 150, 162.5] {175, 187.5, 200} cm
Armhole Depth 5 cm above Elbow (16, 16, 16) [19, 19, 19] {21, 21, 21} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (32.5, 32.5, 32.5) [35, 35, 35] {37.5, 37.5, 37.5} cm
Sleeve Length 5 cm above Elbow to Cuff: (30, 30, 30) [31, 31, 31] {32.5, 32.5, 32.5} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust approx: (25, 30, 35) [40, 45, 50] {55, 60, 65}”
Garment Bust: (40, 45, 50) [55, 60, 65] {70, 75, 80}”
Armhole Depth 2” above Elbow: (6½, 6½, 6½) [7½, 7½, 7½] [8½, 8½, 8½]”
Length Underarm to Hem (13, 13, 13) [14, 14, 14] {15, 15, 15}”
Sleeve Length 2” above Elbow to Cuff (12, 12, 12) [12½, 12½, 12½] {13, 13, 13}”
Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.
Gauge: 15 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful
A stunning mohair silk cowl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern. This light and delicate cowl will definitely become a firm favourite. This shawl is a full 40 cm x 150 cm/16” x 60” but uses less than 50g of yarn, making this super quick to knit – perfect for gifting!
Liathach means “the grey one” and is an imposing mountain in the North of Scotland with spectacular spire -like pinnacles. We climbed it on a foggy day and it was like scaling the outside of a cathedral surrounded by mist, unable to see the ground. An unforgettable day and an inspiration for this airy grey cowl.
Suggested Yarn: Meadowyarn Bray Lace (72% Mohair, 28% Silk ) 420 m/460 yds per 50 g skein:
Colourway: A Whisper Woven Through It
Meterage: 336 m
Yardage: 368 yds
Dimensions (Metric): 40 cm x 150 cm
Dimensions (Imperial): 16” x 60"
Needles: 5 mm/US 8 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve gauge. We recommend sharp lace needles if using laceweight mohair.
Gauge: 11 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm/4” with 5 mm/US 8 needle in garter stitch after blocking. Exact gauge is not essential.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, marker for end of rnd, blocking wires, pins and blocking board for finishing.
Skills Needed: knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk,sk2p, (k1, yo, k1) into one stitch, dropping yo’s, cast on and bind off, working in the round, blocking.
A simple cowl neck top that’s perfect for relaxed summer wear. The lace pattern looks complicated but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches.
Lochnagar is a beautiful and famous mountain near one of my favourite holiday destinations of all time – the bothy at Loch Callater. Bothies are huts in remote places that hikers can stay in for free. I first stayed in this bothy when I was still at school and have returned many times since.
We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm, working the lace pattern as we go. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder, with a long cast on in the middle forming the cowl neck and worked down the front to the underarm. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem.
Suggested Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Titus Lace (75% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool, 25% Mulberry Silk) 800 m/872 yds per 100 g skein.
Colourway: Thunder
Total Meterage (460, 535, 625) [720, 820, 930] {1045, 1170. 1300} m
Total Yardage (500, 585, 680) [785, 895, 1015] {1140, 1275, 1420} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
Garment Bust: (75, 85, 95) [105, 115, 125] {135, 145, 155} cm
Armhole Depth (16, 17.5, 19) [20, 21, 22.5] {24, 25, 26} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (38, 38, 38) [40, 40, 40] {43, 43, 43} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
Garment Bust: (30, 34, 38) [42, 46, 50] {54, 58, 62}”
Armhole depth: (6½, 7, 7½) [8, 8½, 9] {9½, 10, 10½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (15, 15, 15) [16, 16, 16] {17, 17, 17}”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, 4.5 mm/US 7 needles (circular or straight) for bind off.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” with 4 mm/US 6 needle in stocking stitch after blocking
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, two clip on stitch markers, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful
Skills Required: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit, lace stitches like ssk, sssk, k2tog, k3tog, yo as well as gathered stitches (instructions given)
A gorgeous cardigan with a cosy garter stitch shawl front and an intricate cabled design. Slipped, twisted stitches in the cables are designed to look great in colourful sock yarn. It’s a top down, totally seamless cardigan. Both written instructions and charts are given for all cable patterns, and it has instructions for 8 sizes to fit a 75-150/30 - 60" bust.
Strathearn is the broad valley which the river Earn runs through in Highland Perthshire. It’s a beautiful part of Scotland which we visit often, and this cardigan was designed during a long weekend in a cosy old cottage tucked away in a forest near the banks of the river Earn.
Suggested Yarn: Rusty Ferret Yarns Doll
Colourway: Blanket (75% Merino Wool, 25% nylon) 425 m/464 yds per 100 g
1180 (1320, 1600, 1760, 2070, 2250, 2600, 2790) m
1280 (1440, 1750, 1920, 2260, 2450, 2840, 3040) yds
Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust 75-80 (85-90, 95-100, 105-110, 115-120, 125-130, 135-140, 145-150) cm
Across back armpit to armpit: 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75) cm
Length Armpit to Hem: 40 (40, 42.5, 42.5, 45, 45, 47.5, 47.5) cm
Upper sleeve circumference: 30 (32.5, 35, 37.5, 40, 44, 46, 49) cm
Sleeve Length: 45 (45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45) cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust 30-32, (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)”
Across back armpit to armpit: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30)”
Length Armpit to Hem: 16 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19)
Upper sleeve circumference: 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17 ½, 19, 19½)”
Sleeve Length: 18 (18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18)”
Needles: One 3.5 mm/US 4 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, plus one 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle, and four 3.5 mm/US 4 dpns if you prefer not to use magic loop.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4” in reverse stocking stitch after blocking. Please note that gauge over cable pattern is significantly different due to slipped sts, the length of one repeat of the cable patterns should be approx. 10 cm/4” long.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, 12 removeable stitch markers, a spare circular needle for holding stitches, cable needle.
You can also purchase this pattern on Ravelry.
A super cosy sweater with cute button details at the side of the body. I knit this when my wee one was just a newborn for breastfeeding, but this is perfect winter wear for anyone. Who doesn’t love buttons?
Inspired by my Bracklinn Crop, it’s the same lace design and yoked construction, but in a chunkier yarn. It’s top down, totally seamless and available in nine sizes. After we work the beautiful lace yoke, we work the front and the back of the body separately down to the hem – with buttonholes on the front panel and buttons on the back. We then work the sleeves down to the cuffs. We also include instructions for a buttonless version if preferred.
The photo shows the 34” sweater on a model with 35” bust.
Suggested Yarn: Illimani Yarns Amelie
Colourway Grey (56% silk, 40% alpaca, 4% merino) 150 m/164 yds per 50 g skein:
Total meterage (715, 810, 910) 1115, 1220, 1325 {1575, 1690, 1810} m
Total Yardage (780, 885, 995) 1220, 1335, 1450 {1720, 1850, 1980} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
Garment Bust: (75, 85, 95) 105, 115, 125 {135, 145, 155} cm
Yoke Depth: (20, 20, 20) 22.5, 22.5, 22.5 {25, 25, 25} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (48, 48, 48) 48, 48, 48 {48, 48, 48} cm
Upper sleeve circumference: (27.5, 30, 32.5) 35, 37.5, 40 {42.5, 45, 47.5} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
Garment Bust: (30, 34, 38) 42, 46, 50 {54, 58, 62}”
Yoke depth: (8, 8, 8) 9, 9, 9 {10, 10, 10}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (19, 19, 19) 19, 19, 19 {19, 19, 19}”
Upper sleeve circumference: (11, 12, 13) 14, 15, 16 {17, 18, 19}”
Needles: 6 mm/US 10 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, 5.5 mm/US 9 75 cm/30” circular needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch with 6 mm/US 10 needles after blocking.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful, 12 2 cm/¾” buttons if working the buttoned version.
A beautiful cardigan with instructions for long or short sleeves – the perfect garment for transitioning between the seasons. A top down, seamless cardigan with a stunning lace design. The photo shows the 80 cm/32” cardigan on a model with 85 cm/34” chest
Knitted from the top down, we work an ingenious lace pattern which incorporates the increases for the yoke. We then add short rows before we separate sleeves and body for the perfect fit. We knit down to the hem working another lace pattern as we go. Then there’s the tough decision of whether to knit short sleeves or long sleeves, or keep the short sleeves while the weather’s hot then change them when Autumn’s on the way!
We recently moved to the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow and are absolutely loving it – I think we’ve finally found our “forever home
Suggested Yarn: Uncommon Thread Tough Sock Fingering/4 Ply
Colourway Dartmoor (80% Wool 20% Nylon) 366 m/400 yds per 100 g skein.
Total meterage – Short Sleeved Version (520, 580, 640) [800, 870, 940] {1120, 1200, 1280} m
Total Yardage – Short Sleeved Version (560, 630, 690) [860, 940, 1010] {1220, 1300, 1390} yds
Total meterage – Long Sleeved Version (775, 870, 970) [1210, 1320, 1430] {1730, 1860, 1980} m
Total Yardage – Long Sleeved Version (840, 940, 1050) [1310, 1430, 1550] {1880, 2010, 2150} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
We recommend ±5 cm ease depending on your preferred fit.
Chest Circumference: (70, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140,
150} cm
Yoke Depth: (16, 16, 16) [18.5, 18.5, 18.5] {21, 21, 21} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 40 cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (30, 32.5, 35) [37.5, 40, 42.5] {45, 47.5, 50} cm
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 42.5 cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
We recommend ±2” ease depending on your preferred fit.
Chest Circumference: (28, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}”
Yoke Depth: (6½, 6½, 6½) [7½, 7½, 7½] {8½, 8½, 8½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: 16”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (12, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17] {18, 19, 20}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, four clip type stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful. You will need 11 buttons for sizes 70-120 cm/28-48” and 12 for size 130-150 cm/52-60stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.
Pattern Difficulty: Moderate
Skills Needed: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit (instructions given); short rows (instructions given); knitted increases and decreases – m1, k2tog, ssk, yo; sew on buttons, lace knitting involves gathered stitches (instructions given).
A beautiful tee or sweater – the perfect garment for transitioning between the seasons. A top down, seamless sweater with a stunning lace design. I started knitting the t-shirt version in the summer, and after a cold snap I was inspired to add longer sleeves. It looks great either way!
Knitted from the top down, we work an ingenious lace pattern which incorporates the increases for the yoke. We then add short rows before we separate sleeves and body for the perfect fit. We knit down to the hem working another lace pattern as we go. Then there’s the tough decision of whether to knit short sleeves or long sleeves – or do like I did and keep the short sleeves while the weather’s hot then change them when Autumn’s on the way!
We recently moved to the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow and are absolutely loving it – I think we’ve finally found our “forever home”!
The photo shows the 32” sweater on a model with 34” chest.
Suggested Yarn: Meadow Yarn Pightle Fingering/4 Ply
Colourway Against the Stream of Time (100% Superwash Merino) 400 m/437 yds per 100 g skein. We recommend ±5 cm/2” ease depending on your preferred fit.
Total meterage – Short Sleeved Version (420, 480, 540) [700, 770, 840] {1020, 1100, 1180} m
Total Yardage – Short Sleeved Version (460, 530, 590) [760, 840, 910] {1120, 1200, 1290} yds
Total meterage – Long Sleeved Version (665, 760, 860) [1100, 1210, 1320] {1620, 1750, 1870} m
Total Yardage – Long Sleeved Version (730, 830, 940) [1200, 1320, 1440] {1770, 1900, 2040} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
Chest Circumference: (70, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140,
150} cm
Yoke Depth: (16, 16, 16) [18.5, 18.5, 18.5] {21, 21, 21} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 40 cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (30, 32.5, 35) [37.5, 40, 42.5] {45, 47.5, 50} cm
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 42.5 cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
Chest Circumference: (28, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}”
Yoke Depth: (6½, 6½, 6½) [7½, 7½, 7½] {8½, 8½, 8½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: 16”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (12, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17] {18, 19, 20}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, four clip type stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.
Techniques: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit (instructions given); short rows (instructions given); knitted increases and decreases – m1, k2tog, ssk, yo; lace knitting involves gathered stitches (instructions given).
A cute cropped tee with a delicate lace yoke. The zigzag lace design is interspersed with heart shaped double nupps, giving this crop its name.
We work from the bottom up using a simple yoked construction, all edgings are finished in neat twisted ribbing, and it’s a completely seamless knit. We give instructions for 9 sizes to fit bust 70-155 cm/28–62”.
Suggested Yarn: Biffsugar Yarns Superwash Merino Nylon 4ply (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon) 425 m/464 yds per 100g skein. Colourway: Beatrix
(425, 500, 575) [740, 830, 890] {1170, 1240, 1320} m
(464, 550, 640) [810, 910, 970] {1280, 1360, 1440} yds
Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust (70-75, 80-85, 90-95) [100-105, 110-115, 120-125] {130-135, 140-145, 150-155} cm
Bust: (75, 85, 96) [105, 117, 125] {138, 146, 155} cm
Yoke Depth (10, 10, 10) [12.5, 12.5, 12.5] {15, 15, 15} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (25, 25, 25) [27.5, 27.5, 27.5] {30, 30, 30} cm
Upper sleeve circumference: (25, 30, 30) [34, 37.5, 37.5] {46, 46, 50} cm
Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] {52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”
Bust: (30, 33½, 38½,) [42, 46½, 50] {55, 58½, 62}”
Yoke depth: (4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5] {6, 6, 6}”
Length Underarm to Hem: (10, 10, 10) [11, 11, 11] {12, 12, 12}”
Upper sleeve circumference: (10, 11½, 11½) [13½, 15, 15] {18½, 18½, 20}”
Needles: 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, if you don’t like working magic loop you may also require a shorter 4 mm/US 6 40 cm / 16” circular needle, 3.5 mm/US 4 75 cm/30” circular needle for cast on, 4 mm/US 6 dpns for finishing sleeves, you may wish to use a small crochet hook for k5togs in nupps.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, crochet hook 4 mm/US 6 or larger, waste yarn in a contrasting colour for provisional crochet cast on.
Techniques: Knit and purl including into back loops, able to work in the round, able to cast on and bind off, lace sts including more difficult stitches: k2tog, k3tog, k5tog, ssk, sk2p, working double nupps (instructions given), provisional crochet cast on (link to tutorial given).