Lady In Lace Pullover

Lady In Lace Pullover by Therese Chynoweth

Garment Overview

The Lady In Lace Pullover is a knitted long sleeve boatneck pullover sweater designed by Therese Chynoweth. This intermediate-level knitting project features an allover lace pattern throughout the garment, creating an elegant and feminine aesthetic. The design offers a standard fitted silhouette with simple garter stitch edges for a polished finish. Available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 33½ inches to 51½ inches, this pullover is designed to be worn with 2–4 inches of positive ease for comfortable wear.

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 33½ (36½, 41, 44, 47, 51½) inches [85 (92.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 131) cm]
• Length: 17½ (18, 18½, 19¼, 20, 20¾) inches [44.5 (45.5, 47, 49, 51, 52.5) cm]

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate knitting project employs lace knitting as its primary decorative technique. The allover lace pattern is worked throughout the body and sleeves, requiring knowledge of yarn overs and decreases to create the characteristic openwork design. The boatneck construction and long sleeves are worked using circular knitting methods, allowing for seamless construction. Garter stitch edges provide structure and a refined frame for the delicate lace pattern.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Lady In Lace Pullover features an allover lace pattern as the primary stitch pattern, combined with garter stitch for the edges. Lace knitting involves strategic yarn overs and decreases that create decorative openwork throughout the garment. The garter stitch edges—worked by knitting every row—provide a simple, clean finish at the boatneck opening and cuffs.

Yarn and Materials

This design calls for worsted weight yarn (Medium #4), with yardage requirements ranging from 686 yards for size XS to 1058 yards for size 2XL. The sample shown was knitted in Classic Elite Yarns Seedling, a 100% organic cotton yarn that provides a breathable, lightweight fabric ideal for lace patterns. This yarn is available in 110-yard balls, requiring 7 to 10 hanks depending on size. The color shown is #4592 horizon, a neutral tone that allows the lace pattern to take center stage.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires US 7 [4.5 mm] circular needles in two lengths: a 16-inch [40 cm] circular needle for working the neckline and a 32-inch [80 cm] circular needle for the body. Additionally, a set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles in the same size is needed for working the sleeves in the round. Circular needles enable seamless construction, while double-pointed needles allow for small-circumference knitting on the sleeves.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate knitting project, the Lady In Lace Pullover is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle lace patterns. Knitters should be comfortable with circular knitting, reading lace charts, and managing yarn overs and decreases. The allover lace pattern requires attention to detail and pattern awareness, making this an ideal project for developing advanced knitting techniques.