Tea with Jam and Bread

Tea with Jam and Bread Women's Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

Tea with Jam and Bread is a women's knit sweater designed by Heidi Kirrmaier, available in eight sizes ranging from XS to XXL with finished bust measurements from 33¼ inches (84 cm) to 53¾ inches (137 cm). The garment is shown in size M1 with 10 cm (4 inches) of ease at the bust, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level knitting project employs a multi-color approach using three distinct yarn colors to create visual interest and pattern definition. The sweater is constructed using worsted weight yarn, which provides structure and drape appropriate for a classic pullover silhouette. The design incorporates color work techniques that require managing multiple yarn colors throughout the knitting process, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in colorwork or stranded knitting methods.

Yarn and Materials

The sweater requires worsted weight yarn in three colors. The pattern is shown worked in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter yarn: color A in "Sweatshirt" (light grey), color B in "Soot" (dark grey), and color C in "Hayloft" (gold). Total yardage requirements range from 850 yards for the smallest size (XS) to 1,380 yards for the largest size (XXL), with color A comprising the majority of yardage across all sizes.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern requires two needle sizes: a 4.5 mm / US 7 needle as the main needle for working at gauge, and a 4.0 mm / US 6 needle (one size smaller) for ribbed sections or edgings. Achieving proper gauge with the main needle is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.

Yardage by Size and Color

• XS: Color A 555 yards, Color B 180 yards, Color C 115 yards (Total 850 yards)
• S: Color A 590 yards, Color B 185 yards, Color C 125 yards (Total 900 yards)
• M1: Color A 610 yards, Color B 200 yards, Color C 140 yards (Total 950 yards)
• M2: Color A 660 yards, Color B 210 yards, Color C 160 yards (Total 1,030 yards)
• L1: Color A 680 yards, Color B 220 yards, Color C 170 yards (Total 1,070 yards)
• L2: Color A 740 yards, Color B 240 yards, Color C 190 yards (Total 1,170 yards)
• XL: Color A 820 yards, Color B 260 yards, Color C 200 yards (Total 1,280 yards)
• XXL: Color A 880 yards, Color B 280 yards, Color C 220 yards (Total 1,380 yards)

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate knitting project, Tea with Jam and Bread is appropriate for knitters who have mastered basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to explore color work techniques. The multi-color construction and size range make this pattern an engaging project for developing colorwork skills while creating a versatile, wearable garment.