What you'll need
| Bust Chest, in: | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
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| Bust Chest, cm: | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 102 | 107 |
| Actual Bust Chest, in: | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38.5 | 41 | 43 |
| Actual Bust Chest, cm: | 83.5 | 86 | 92 | 98 | 104 | 109.5 |
Drops Baby Merino - White and Dark Purple
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8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Product Description
Here is a stunning lightweight sweater knitted in 4ply merino making it perfect for a cool summer’s evening or a cooler day as the summer begins to give way to Autumn.
The sweater has a striking border detail on the hem, cuffs and neckline.
Purple Lightweight Sweater by Natalie Smart
What is Being Made
The Purple Lightweight Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Natalie Smart, available in six size options to fit bust measurements from 81cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished sweater with an actual bust measurement ranging from 83.5cm to 109.5cm depending on size selected, with a length of approximately 58 to 60.5cm and sleeve seams measuring 47cm. The design features a classic construction suitable for everyday wear.
Craft and Techniques
This is a knitting project classified at intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The pattern employs fundamental knitting construction methods including working flat pieces that are subsequently seamed together. The design incorporates both main color and contrast color work, as evidenced by the inclusion of Dark Purple and White yarn in the materials list, allowing for potential colorwork details or trim elements.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure used throughout this sweater is stocking stitch (abbreviated as st-st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side. Stocking stitch is formed by alternating knit and purl rows when working flat, producing the traditional sweater fabric. The pattern also utilizes standard abbreviations including K for knit stitches, and incorporates techniques such as working with stitch holders for managing stitches during construction and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points.
Materials and Tools
The sweater is constructed using Drops Baby Merino yarn, a luxury fiber composition of 100% merino wool with a yardage of 175 meters per 50-gram ball. The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 to 8 balls of Dark Purple (shade 35) and 1 ball of White (shade 01). The knitting needles required include one pair each of 2.25mm and 3mm needles in addition to a 2.25mm circular needle. The pattern specifies a tension of 27 stitches and 36 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) when working stocking stitch on 3mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Additional tools needed include stitch holders, a row counter, and stitch markers to facilitate accurate construction.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Natalie Smart |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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