Fluffy Bell Sweater

Fluffy Bell Sweater by KNITSAFARI

What is Being Made

The Fluffy Bell Sweater is a statement cardigan featuring oversized bell-shaped sleeves, a loose-fit silhouette through the bust, and a dramatic giant roll neck. This knit is designed for chilly months and styled for a modern aesthetic when paired with high-waisted jeans or a midi skirt. The garment is available in multiple sizes to accommodate different fit preferences.

Construction Techniques

This sweater is worked seamlessly in the round using circular needles, which allows for efficient construction without seaming the body. The pattern employs a specific construction sequence: the body is knitted seamlessly in the round to the underarms, followed by seamless sleeve construction worked to the sleeve caps, and finally the neck is completed in the round after seaming. The designer recommends using a 100cm long circular needle cable for garment projects, as this length provides sufficient capacity to work the body section or knit sleeves two-at-a-time. When stitch counts decrease and the cable becomes too long, the pattern accommodates switching to the Travelling Loop or Magic Loop techniques for continued seamless knitting.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the construction relies on fundamental knitting techniques including working in the round, seamless construction methods, and the ability to transition between circular needle techniques. The Magic Loop and Travelling Loop methods are referenced as alternatives for managing stitches when working with longer cables.

Materials

• Yarn: Fleece Artist Wisp, a luxury blend of 70% Mohair, 20% Nylon, and 10% Wool. Each skein provides 400 meters or 474 yards and weighs 100 grams. The pattern calls for 3 to 5 skeins depending on size.
• Needles: 6mm and 8mm circular needles, with a 100cm cable length recommended for body and sleeve sections. Shorter needles or alternative techniques like Magic Loop may be used as needed.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as easy to intermediate, making it accessible to knitters with some foundational experience in seamless in-the-round construction and basic shaping techniques.