Jeanette

Jeanette Lacy Pullover Sweater by Deb Hoss

What Is Being Made

Jeanette is a sophisticated lacy pullover sweater designed by Deb Hoss and rewritten with recalculated sizing and added metrics. This garment is perfect for evening wear or any occasion where you want to elevate your look. The sweater features a slim-fitting silhouette that extends to the mid-hip, offering a flattering, contemporary design. Available in 8 sizes ranging from 33 inches to 54 inches in bust circumference (83.8 cm to 137.2 cm), Jeanette is shown modeled in size 2 at 36 inches (91.4 cm) worn with no ease.

Design Features and Construction

This pullover is constructed bottom-up and worked in the round, a method that creates seamless fabric and ensures consistent gauge throughout the body. The design showcases elegant lace detailing across the upper bodice and three-quarter length sleeves, while the lower bodice maintains a calm, solid appearance. The garment is finished with garter stitch trimming that adds subtle texture and definition. Sleeves are worked in the round as well, with set-in sleeve caps that provide a professional, tailored fit.

Lace Pattern and Stitches

The primary lace motif used throughout the upper bodice and sleeves is Ribbon lace, an easily mastered pattern repeat that measures 9 stitches by 20 rows. This lace pattern is accessible to intermediate knitters while creating striking visual interest. The sweater incorporates a comprehensive range of knitting techniques and stitches essential for intermediate-level knitters:

• Decreases: Slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit two together (k2tog) for shaping and lace definition
• Increases: Make one left (m1L), make one right (m1R), and yarn overs (yo) for lace construction and shaping
• Cast-on: Long-tail cast-on for a professional edge
• Bind-off: Three-needle bind-off at the shoulders for secure seaming
• Shaping: Short row shaping for custom fit and garment shaping
• Finishing: Picking up stitches for neckline trim and blocking for finished appearance

Yarn and Materials

Jeanette is designed to be worked in sport weight yarn, a lightweight yarn that creates delicate, refined fabric ideal for lace patterns and three-quarter sleeves. Sport weight yarn allows the Ribbon lace pattern to display beautifully while maintaining breathability and drape. The pattern requires circular needles for working in the round on the body and sleeves, along with appropriate needle size for sport weight yarn to achieve proper gauge. Blocking is recommended as a finishing step to set the lace pattern and ensure accurate measurements.

Skill Level

Jeanette is rated as an intermediate difficulty knitting project. While the Ribbon lace pattern itself is described as easily mastered, the overall construction requires proficiency with multiple advanced techniques including circular knitting, short row shaping, set-in sleeve caps, and three-needle bind-off. This project is ideal for knitters who have completed several basic sweaters and are ready to expand their skills with lace and shaping techniques.