What you'll need
| To fit bust, cm: | 94 | 104 | 14 | 124 | 134 | 145 | 155 |
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Drops Air - 01- Off White Uni
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7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Product Description
The sweater that started Libbyknits, originally designed as a gift for my sister knitted in the softest alpaca blend yarn, I had to make one for myself afterwards!
A versatile, oversized knit with ballooned sleeves and crew neck collar.
This is a beginner to intermediate knit, including front and back panels knitted separately and seamed, sleeves knitted in the round, rib stitching and making decreases.
Optional adaptations to the pattern are highlighted as they may affect the finial design and difficulty
Hannah's Sweater by Libbyknits
What is Being Made
Hannah's Sweater is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed by independent designer Libbyknits. This versatile garment is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXXL, with finished chest circumferences from 94cm (37 inches) to 155cm (61 inches). The pattern includes 20cm (7.75 inches) of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit sweater suitable for everyday wear.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Hannah's Sweater employs fundamental knitting construction methods appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes both straight needles and circular needles to accommodate different construction preferences. Key techniques include working in stocking stitch, the most common knit fabric base, which creates a smooth, uniform appearance on the right side of the garment. The sweater incorporates standard shaping techniques such as K2tog (knit 2 together) decreases to achieve proper fit and garment shaping. The design features a collar that can be customized through optional adaptations noted in the pattern instructions.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure is stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which forms the foundation of the sweater fabric. Decreases are worked using the K2tog (knit 2 together) technique to shape the armholes, neckline, and other fitted areas. The pattern includes provisions for stitch holders and scrap yarn to manage stitches during construction, and stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and shaping points.
Materials and Tools Required
Hannah's Sweater is worked in Drops Air in Off White Uni (colorway 01), an aran-weight yarn that creates a medium-weight fabric suitable for year-round wear. The specified gauge for stocking stitch is 20 stitches and 30 rows over 10cm x 10cm (approximately 8 stitches and 12 rows per inch), which is typical for aran-weight yarns.
Essential needles and tools include:
- 5mm (UK size 6 / US size 8) straight needles for flat pieces
- 5mm (UK size 6 / US size 8) circular needles measuring 40cm for seamless or in-the-round sections
- Double-pointed needles in 5mm size as an alternative for smaller circumferences
- Sewing needle for seaming pieces together
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold stitches temporarily
- Stitch markers or progress keepers to track pattern placement and shaping
- Safety pins for securing pieces during assembly
Difficulty Level
Hannah's Sweater is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The pattern includes optional adaptations highlighted in italics that may increase or decrease the difficulty depending on which modifications are chosen, allowing crafters to customize their experience based on their skill level and preferences.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Libbyknits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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