What you'll need
| Bust, cm: | 80 | 90 | 97 | 113 | 123 | 132 | 143 | 150 |
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YWY004_2365
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7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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Product Description
This reversible jumper, with a stranded zig-zag/chevron pattern, is perfect for those of us who love to show off the "wrong side" of our knits - though it looks just as good right side out too!
This sweater is knitted bottom up in the round up to the armholes, where you split to work flat. It uses an all-over stranded pattern, with a faux seam at the sides, into which the waist shaping is worked.
This pattern is written in 9 sizes, with a finished measurement of between 31"/80cm and 64"162cm bust, designed to be worn with a little positive ease. It's shown here on the very lovely Ruth Garcia-Alcantud (herself a very talented designer) in the second size. A detailed schematic is included in the pattern to help you choose the perfect size for you.
Insight: A Reversible Sweater by Kate Heppell
What is Being Made
Insight is an advanced-level reversible knitted sweater designed by Kate Heppell. This garment is a closely fitted jumper available in nine sizes ranging from XS to 5X, making it accessible to a wide range of body types. The reversible design means the sweater can be worn with either side facing outward, offering versatility in styling and visual presentation.
Construction Method and Techniques
The sweater is knitted from the bottom up using a methodical construction approach. Shaping is integrated directly into the side seams for a precisely fitted silhouette. The pattern employs colorwork techniques throughout, requiring knitters to work with two colors simultaneously while maintaining pattern integrity across all sizes.
For some of the larger sizes, the pattern includes incomplete repeats that are strategically divided to ensure the overall design remains centered and balanced. This advanced technique demands careful attention to pattern placement and may benefit from note-taking during the knitting process to track progress through the repeats.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Stockinette Stitch (St st) — the foundational stitch worked in colorwork
- Knit (K) — basic knit stitch
- Purl (P) — basic purl stitch
- Knit 2 Together (Ktog) — decrease technique for shaping
- Increases (Inc) — shaping technique worked into pattern
- Colorwork — stranded or intarsia techniques using main color and contrast color
Materials Required
Yarn: Blacker Swan DK weight yarn in 100% Falkland Merino wool. Each ball contains 110 meters and weighs 50 grams. The main color (MC) requires 7 to 15 balls depending on size, with Dusty Miller specified for this design. The contrast color (CC) requires 5 to 11 balls, with Penguin as the specified shade.
Needles: 3.5mm circular needles measuring 80 centimeters in length. Alternatively, if not using the magic loop technique, double-pointed needles (DPNs) of the same 3.5mm size are required.
Additional Supplies: Two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, plus a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern is worked to a tension of 23 stitches by 24 rows measured over 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch colorwork. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the intended closely fitted shape. A schematic is provided with the pattern to confirm finished measurements for each size before beginning the project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kate Heppell |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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