Niamh

Niamh Sweater by Marie Wallin

What is Being Made

Niamh is a downloadable knitting and crochet pattern for a pullover sweater designed by Marie Wallin. This intermediate-level garment is available in four sizes to fit bust measurements from 81–97 cm (32–38 inches) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 inches), making it suitable for a range of body types. The sweater combines both knitting and crochet techniques to create a textured, multi-colored design perfect for cooler seasons.

Craft Techniques

Niamh employs both knitting as the primary craft and crochet as a secondary technique. The pattern integrates these two methods to build the garment structure and surface texture. The crochet work is measured in pattern repeats, with tension established at 5 pattern repeats measuring 25 stitches over 11 centimeters horizontally and 5 pattern repeats of 10 rows over 9 centimeters vertically.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The crochet components of this pattern utilize fundamental crochet stitches including:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch for creating the base structure
• Treble (tr) – a taller stitch used to build height and texture in the pattern
• Double treble (dtr) – an even taller stitch for creating open, airy sections
• Spaces (sp) – gaps created between stitches to form the lacy or textured pattern repeat

The pattern is worked in repeating motifs, with instructions provided in English crochet abbreviation style. The knitting component uses needles in size 2¾mm (US 2), while the crochet sections employ a 3.00mm (US C2/D3) hook.

Materials and Yarn

Niamh is designed to be worked in Rowan Felted Tweed, a DK weight yarn. The pattern calls for five distinct colorways that create a striped or color-blocked effect:

• Yarn A – Seafarer (shade 170): 2–3 balls of 50 grams, depending on size
• Yarn B – Treacle (shade 145): 2 balls of 50 grams across all sizes
• Yarn C – Bilberry (shade 151): 2 balls of 50 grams across all sizes
• Yarn D – Tawny (shade 186): 2–3 balls of 50 grams, depending on size
• Yarn E – Barn Red (shade 196): 2–3 balls of 50 grams, depending on size

The DK weight yarn is medium-weight, making it ideal for creating well-defined stitch definition and a fabric with good drape. The color palette—featuring Seafarer, Treacle, Bilberry, Tawny, and Barn Red—creates a sophisticated, earthy aesthetic typical of the Winter Crochet collection.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for crafters with foundational knowledge of both knitting and crochet. The combination of two techniques, color changes, and pattern repeats requires comfort with tension management and the ability to read and follow multi-technique instructions.