ANTONELLA sweater

ANTONELLA Patterned Long Sleeve Sweater and Hat by Studio Noamine

What Is Being Made

The ANTONELLA is a coordinating set consisting of a patterned long sleeve sweater and matching hat, designed for babies and young children. This downloadable knitting pattern from independent designer Studio Noamine offers seven size options ranging from 3 months through 6-7 years, with chest widths from 55 cm to 72 cm and total lengths from 26 cm to 46 cm. The sweater features a classic long sleeve construction with colorwork patterning throughout, while the accompanying hat completes the coordinated look.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using knitting as the primary craft. The pattern employs both flat and circular knitting techniques, utilizing a combination of straight needles and circular needles to construct the garment pieces and work the hat in the round. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic knitting fundamentals and ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and garment construction.

Stitches and Colorwork Techniques

The ANTONELLA sweater features patterned colorwork throughout the design, incorporating multiple yarn colors to create visual interest. The pattern uses standard knit and purl stitches as the foundation, with the colorwork pattern worked into the fabric during knitting. Stitch markers are essential tools for this project, helping knitters track pattern repeats and row beginnings, particularly when working the hat in the round. The pattern specifies a gauge of 28 stitches and 33 rows, which is critical for achieving proper fit across the seven size options.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The ANTONELLA pattern calls for Alpakka Silke yarn by Sandnes, a luxurious blend of 70% baby alpaca wool and 30% mulberry silk. This yarn weight is classified as 4-ply, providing a fine, delicate fabric ideal for children's garments. The colorwork design incorporates four distinct colors:

• Old Pink 4331 (Color 1) – the primary color, requiring 1 to 3 balls depending on size
• Lt Grey 1042 (Color 2) – a secondary accent color, requiring 1 ball for all sizes
• Deep Blue 6081 (Color 3) – a tertiary accent color, requiring 1 ball for most sizes and 2 balls for the largest size
• White 1002 (Color 4) – a highlight color, requiring 1 to 2 balls depending on size

Leftover yarn from the sweater is sufficient to complete the matching hat, making efficient use of materials.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires both straight and circular knitting needles in two sizes: 2½ mm and 3 mm. Circular needles are specified as 60 cm length for working the hat in the round. Additional notions include 2 buttons for sizes 3 months through 1 year, and 1 stitch marker to track pattern placement and row beginnings. The pattern notes that a yarn loop in a contrasting color can serve as an alternative to a traditional stitch marker.

Pattern Features and Construction Details

The sweater construction accommodates seven graduated sizes with proportional measurements, allowing the garment to grow with the child. The colorwork pattern is consistent across all sizes, with yarn quantities adjusted to account for the increased fabric area in larger sizes. The hat is designed to coordinate with the sweater, utilizing leftover yarn from the main garment to create a cohesive set. The inclusion of buttons in smaller sizes suggests a functional design element, possibly a button band or closure detail on the sweater front.

This pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF for personal use only, making it accessible to knitters worldwide who wish to create this charming coordinated set for infants and young children.