What you'll need
| Bust circumference, in: | 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malabrigo Aquarella - 12 Palmar
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6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Malabrigo Lace
Roanoke (050)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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YBC015_5057
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Malabrigo Rasta
Lettuce (037)
|
6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Product Description
Knit from the bottom up, this sweater has modified raglan shaping and short rows to create seamless set in sleeves.
The edges are all hemmed in a finer yarn, in order to reduce bulk. You will need a smaller needle size for the facings, as well as a skein of lace or sock weight yarn for the facings. I used a color that matched the aquarella perfectly, but a contrasting color would be fun. Less than one skein is needed for the facings, so if you have a half ball, use it!
This sweater is shorter, if you like all your sweaters long you may want an additional skein.
There is a modest amount of waist shaping.
Handspun Pullover by Jenise Reid
What Is Being Made
The Handspun Pullover is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Jenise Reid and available in six sizes ranging from extra-small to 2X (bust sizes 28–30 inches through 48–50 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished garment that showcases the unique characteristics of handspun and textured yarns, resulting in a distinctive, artisanal pullover with a relaxed fit.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Handspun Pullover employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished design. The sweater features facings
While the specific stitch patterns are detailed within the full PDF instructions, the Handspun Pullover is designed to showcase the textural qualities of the primary yarn. The use of super bulky weight yarn as the main fiber means that stitch definition is bold and prominent, creating visual interest through yarn texture rather than complex stitch work. The facing sections employ lace weight yarn, which creates a delicate contrast to the substantial main body and allows for refined edge finishing. The Handspun Pullover calls for specific yarn choices that create its distinctive appearance and hand-feel: The pattern does not specify needle sizes within the provided excerpt, though knitting needles appropriate for super bulky and lace weight yarns would be required—typically larger needles for the main body and smaller needles for the delicate facing sections. The designer provides flexibility in yarn and color choices. While the sample uses a coordinated brown palette (Palmar for the main body with matching Roanoke for the facings), knitters may choose any color for the main sweater. When selecting facing yarn, the designer recommends considering that while the facing is not visible in the finished sweater, small dots of the facing color may occasionally peek through at stitching points. For solid-colored sweaters, a contrasting facing color can create an intentional design element.Stitches and Stitch Patterns
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn Selection and Customization
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky, Lace | 2 Ply, Super Bulky |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Rasta Malabrigo Lace |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Jenise Hope |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Shown in Aquarella, Rasta or Borealis will also work well |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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