What you'll need
| Age: | Newborn | 3 m | 6 m | 12 m | 24 m | 4 y | 6 y | 8 y |
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Drops Cotton Merino -
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Product Description
A simple top down pullover with a raglan yoke enriched by a cable pattern in the front panel and two small textured panels along the sides.
SizesNewborn (3 m, 6 m, 12 m, 24 m) 4 y, 6 y, 8 y shown in 24 month Detailed measurements are given inside the pattern.
Materials. Garnstudio Drops Cotton Merino (50 g/1.8 oz, 110 m/120 yd, 100% superwash wool): approx 82 (96, 110, 128, 150) 175, 200, 242 gr, 181 (211, 242, 282, 330) 385, 440, 533 mt of DK yarn, Turquoise col. 24. . Needles: 3.5 mm US 4 and 4 mm US 6 circular needles with at least a 40 cm 16” cable or longer for bigger circumferences, or to use the magic loop technique in the smaller circumference as the sleeves, or a dpns set. . Other: Stitch Markers, Cable Needle, Stitch holder or waist yarn for place sts on hold, Tapestry needle, Scissors.
Gauge18 sts and 28 rnd = 10 cm 4” in Stockinette Stitch
Cozy Winter Pullover Sweater by Myriam Forneris
What is Being Made
The Cozy Winter is a classic pullover sweater featuring a raglan yoke construction. This intermediate-level knitting project combines functional design with decorative stitch work, creating a cozy garment suitable for cold-weather wear. The sweater showcases a front cable panel as the focal point, complemented by textured side panels that add visual interest and depth to the finished piece.
Design Features and Construction
This pullover employs a raglan yoke construction method, which is a popular shaping technique in sweater knitting. The raglan style features diagonal seams running from the underarm to the neckline, allowing for comfortable arm mobility and a flattering fit. The design emphasizes decorative stitch work on the front and sides, making it an ideal project for knitters looking to develop their skills in combining structural shaping with textured patterning.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Cable Stitch: Featured prominently in the front panel, cable stitches create twisted rope-like textures that are a hallmark of traditional sweater design
- Textured Panels: Small textured panels run along both sides of the sweater, adding dimension and visual contrast to the garment
- Raglan Yoke Shaping: The sweater uses raglan construction to create the yoke, requiring increases worked at regular intervals to shape the armholes and neckline
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Cozy Winter pattern is designed for DK weight yarn, a versatile yarn weight that provides excellent stitch definition for both cable work and textured panels. DK yarn allows the intricate stitch patterns to be clearly visible while maintaining a fabric with good drape and warmth. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for DK weight yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric consistency throughout the project.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle cable stitches and raglan shaping. The combination of stitch techniques and construction methods makes this an excellent project for developing proficiency in decorative knitting while managing garment construction.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Myriam Forneris |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Italian |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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