Cherrywood

Cherrywood Knit Sweater by Kristen TenDyke

What is Being Made

Cherrywood is an advanced knit sweater designed by Kristen TenDyke, available in 10 sizes ranging from 31½ inches to 51¼ inches bust measurement (80 to 130 cm). The sweater features a fitted silhouette with waist and bust shaping, designed to be worn with 1–3 inches of positive ease. The finished length ranges from 24¾ inches to 28 inches (63 to 71 cm) depending on size, making it suitable for various body proportions and style preferences.

Knitting Techniques Used

This design employs several sophisticated knitting techniques that contribute to its advanced difficulty rating. The sweater features cable band construction on the sleeves, which are worked from a provisional cast-on. Once the cable band is complete, the ends are seamlessly joined using Kitchener stitch, a technique that creates an invisible seam by grafting live stitches together. The cuff is then picked up from the side edge of the cable band and worked downward in garter stitch.

The main sleeve portion is picked up from the opposite side edge of the band and worked in the round to the underarm before being set aside. The body is constructed using a similar methodology, beginning in the round and worked to the underarm with integrated waist and bust shaping. Once both the body and sleeves are completed, the pieces are joined together and the yoke is worked in the round, creating a seamless upper garment.

Stitches Featured

• Cable Stitch – used in the decorative cable bands on the sleeves
• Garter Stitch – used for the cuff, providing texture and structure
• Stockinette Stitch – implied as the primary stitch for the body and main sleeve sections
• Kitchener Stitch – used for grafting the provisional cast-on edges together seamlessly

Materials Required

Cherrywood is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides good stitch definition for the cable and shaping details. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use. Knitters will need appropriately sized needles for working both flat and in-the-round sections, as the construction method alternates between these techniques.

Design Details

The sweater's construction method—picking up stitches from cable bands and working in the round—creates a modern, seamless aesthetic while the cable bands add visual interest and texture to the sleeves. The fitted shaping through the waist and bust creates a flattering silhouette, while the yoke construction allows for customizable fit in the shoulder and upper body area. This advanced-level pattern is ideal for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated, wearable garment with interesting technical elements.