Barley twist

Barley Twist Sweater by MotherOfPurlPatterns

What is Being Made

The Barley Twist Sweater is a lightweight, close-fitting knitted sweater designed by MotherOfPurlPatterns. This versatile garment is perfect for transitional seasons, ideal for spring and autumn wear. The sweater is styled to be worn over leggings or skinny jeans when temperatures fluctuate. The design offers a refined, fitted silhouette with no additional ease built into the finished measurements, creating a tailored appearance.

Construction Method

This sweater is constructed using a classic bottom-up approach. The front panel, back panel, and sleeves are worked separately as individual pieces, then seamed together to create the finished garment. This modular construction method allows for easier customization of fit and makes the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters.

Finished Measurements

The Barley Twist Sweater is available in six finished sizes with the following measurements:

• Size 1: Chest 29" (74cm), Waist 33.5" (86cm), Hips 36" (92cm), Length 25.5" (65cm)
• Size 2: Chest 31" (79cm), Waist 35.5" (89cm), Hips 38" (96cm), Length 25.5" (65cm)
• Size 3: Chest 32.5" (83cm), Waist 37" (94cm), Hips 39.5" (101cm), Length 25.5" (65cm)
• Size 4: Chest 34.5" (88cm), Waist 39" (99cm), Hips 41" (105cm), Length 26" (66cm)
• Size 5: Chest 36" (91cm), Waist 40.5" (103cm), Hips 43" (109cm), Length 26" (66cm)
• Size 6: Chest 38" (96cm), Waist 42.5" (108cm), Hips 44.5" (113cm), Length 26" (66cm)

Yarn and Materials

The Barley Twist Sweater is designed to be worked in Patons Diploma Gold 4-ply yarn. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 350g (1400 yards) for the smallest size to 500g (2000 yards) for the largest sizes. The 4-ply weight creates a lightweight fabric suitable for layering and transitional weather wear.

Required materials include one pair of 3.25mm knitting needles and two stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The recommended gauge is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 4 inches (10cm) when working in stockinette stitch with the specified yarn and needles. Knitters using alternative yarns are advised to check their tension carefully to ensure proper fit and finished measurements.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and seaming methods.