Angelica Sweater in Erika Knight British Blue 100 - Downloadable PDF

Angelica Sweater in Erika Knight British Blue 100 – Pattern Summary

The Angelica Sweater is a beautifully crafted sleeveless sweater — sometimes referred to as a slipover — designed by Erika Knight. It features a classic, simply styled silhouette elevated by an intricate patchwork of cable and aran stitches on the front, paired with a contrast stitch back for added visual interest. This is a downloadable PDF pattern intended for personal use, covering four sizes to suit a range of figures.

Garment Overview

The Angelica is a sleeveless, pullover-style sweater with an armhole rather than a set-in sleeve, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for cooler seasons. The combination of cable panels and aran texture on the front creates a rich, tactile fabric, while the contrast stitch on the back keeps the design balanced and wearable. The finished garment has a relaxed, comfortable fit across all sizes.

Sizes and Measurements

• Small: Finished chest 104 cm / 41 in, length 62 cm / 24½ in, armhole depth 23 cm / 9 in
• Medium: Finished chest 112 cm / 44 in, length 65 cm / 25¾ in, armhole depth 24 cm / 9½ in
• Large: Finished chest 122 cm / 48 in, length 68 cm / 26¾ in, armhole depth 25 cm / 10 in
• Extra Large: Finished chest 132 cm / 52 in, length 71 cm / 28 in, armhole depth 25 cm / 10 in

Techniques Used

The Angelica Sweater is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic knitting and are ready to explore more structured stitch patterns. Key techniques featured in this pattern include:

• Cable knitting — worked using a cable needle to cross stitches and create twisted rope-like columns of texture
• Aran stitch patterns — a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged to form raised, textured fabric reminiscent of traditional Irish knitwear
• Contrast stitch — a different stitch pattern used on the back panel to complement the front design
• Short row shaping — used specifically for working the shoulders, allowing precise and neat angled shaping without casting off in steps
• Working in the round — a circular needle is included in the materials, suggesting some sections or edgings are worked in the round
• Stitch marker placement — used to keep track of pattern repeats and shaping points
• Stitch holder usage — stitches are placed on holders while other sections are worked, a common technique for necklines and armhole shaping

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches — formed by slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding to the front or back, and knitting across to create the characteristic twist
• Aran stitches — a patchwork arrangement of knit and purl combinations creating bobbles, seed stitch, moss stitch, or similar textured patterns typical of aran-weight design aesthetics
• Contrast stitch — a distinct stitch pattern applied to the back of the garment, providing a visual counterpoint to the heavily textured front
• Short rows — worked by turning mid-row and wrapping or slipping stitches to avoid holes, used in shoulder shaping

Materials Required

This pattern is designed specifically for Erika Knight British Blue 100, a luxurious 100% pure British Bluefaced Leicester wool. This breed-specific wool is known for its softness, subtle sheen, and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well-suited to showcasing cable and aran textures.

• Yarn: Erika Knight British Blue 100 —