Product Description
The ubiquitous lace trim of Victorian-era dresses inspired the details of this fitted feminine pullover. The airy laciness of the collar and cuffs provides an interesting contrast to the slim silhouette of the body. This sweater has turned hems to keep it laying smooth on the hip and wrist and is worked entirely in the round, achieving its’ curves through the use of short rows and waist decreases. The lace is knit directly onto the body of the sweater, keeping finishing to a minimum.
Emma Woodhouse Knit Sweater by BeckyinVT
What is Being Made
The Emma Woodhouse is an advanced knit sweater designed by independent designer BeckyinVT for Sugar Tree Designs. This pullover sweater features Victorian-era inspired lace trim details and is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with bust circumferences from 31.25 inches to 49.5 inches. The design is shown in the XS size with 3 inches of negative ease for a fitted silhouette.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This advanced-level knit sweater employs several sophisticated construction techniques. The garment features turned hems at the hip and wrist areas, which are designed to keep the fabric laying smooth and create a polished, finished appearance. The sweater incorporates lace trim inspired by Victorian-era dress details, adding an elegant and intricate design element throughout the piece. The construction utilizes circular knitting methods, allowing for seamless or minimal-seam construction that creates a refined finished garment.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The primary stitch used in this pattern is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric base. The lace trim elements incorporate more complex stitch patterns typical of lace knitting, which require advanced knitting skills and careful attention to stitch placement and yarn overs. The pattern requires the use of stitch markers throughout construction, including one distinct marker for marking the end of round, indicating the presence of detailed shaping and pattern work.
Yarn and Materials
The Emma Woodhouse sweater uses two coordinating yarns from Madelinetosh. The primary yarn is Madelinetosh Tosh DK, a 100% superwash merino yarn with 225 yards per 3.5 ounce skein, used in the colorway Composition Book Gray. Yardage requirements range from 978 yards for the XS size to 1,622 yards for the 3X size. The secondary yarn is Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, a 100% superwash merino with 392 yards per 3.5 ounce skein in the Chambray colorway, requiring 313 to 352 yards depending on size.
Needles, Gauge, and Notions
The pattern calls for US 6 (4mm) needles in both 32-inch circular and double-pointed needle formats, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The working gauge is 22 stitches and 29 rows to a 4-inch square in stockinette stitch using the DK weight yarn. Additional notions required include 10 stitch markers with one distinct marker for end-of-round, 4 pieces of scrap yarn or stitch holders for holding stitches during construction, and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | BeckyinVT |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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