Amazonas sweater

Amazonas Sweater by Na Trilha dos Fios

What is Being Made

The Amazonas sweater is a top-down, completely seamless knit garment designed for intermediate knitters. This pullover features distinctive diagonal shoulders paired with balloon sleeves, offering a modern silhouette with generous ease. The pattern is available in multiple sizes with 10 to 15 cm of positive ease built in, making it suitable for various body types and layering preferences.

Construction Technique

This sweater employs a sophisticated top-down construction method that minimizes seaming and creates a seamless finished garment. The building process begins by knitting the back piece from top to bottom up to the armhole depth. Stitches are then picked up along each shoulder to shape the neckline while maintaining the diagonal shoulder line. The front is worked back and forth up to the armholes, after which the front and back pieces are joined and worked in the round to complete the body. Once the body is finished, sleeve stitches are picked up and each sleeve is knitted individually to the desired length. The pattern concludes with knitting a collar to finish the neckline.

Knitting Stitches and Techniques

• Top-down construction starting from the neckline
• Diagonal shoulder shaping for a fitted, contemporary fit
• Seamless body worked in the round
• Back and forth flat knitting for the front and back sections before joining
• Stitch pickup for sleeve caps and collar attachment
• Balloon sleeve shaping for dramatic, voluminous sleeves

Materials

The Amazonas sweater is designed to be worked in sport weight yarn, which provides a lightweight fabric suitable for comfortable wear. Knitters will need appropriate needles for sport weight yarn in both circular and double-pointed or small circular needle sizes to accommodate the various construction stages, from working the body in the round to completing individual sleeves.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are comfortable with more complex construction methods. The top-down seamless approach, diagonal shaping, and stitch pickup requirements make this an excellent project for advancing knitting skills.