Nemesia

Nemesia Knit Sweater by Maloraé Designs

What Is Being Made

Nemesia is a downloadable knitting pattern for a fitted sweater designed by Maloraé Designs. This intermediate-level project creates a pullover sweater available in eight sizes, ranging from size 0 through size 7, with finished bust circumferences from 85 cm (33.5 inches) up to 155 cm (61 inches). The sweater features a classic construction with set-in sleeves and is designed to be worn with approximately 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease for comfortable fit.

Garment Specifications

Finished Measurements:

• Bust circumference: 85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155 cm (33.5, 37.5, 41, 45, 50, 53, 57, 61 inches)
• Upper arm circumference: 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 39, 42, 45 cm (11.5, 11.8, 12, 12.5, 14, 15, 16.5, 17.8 inches)
• Length from underarm to hem: 43 cm (17 inches)
• Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 49 cm (19 inches)

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Nemesia employs stockinette stitch as the primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves. The pattern incorporates ribbing at the cuffs, hem, and neckline for a finished, structured appearance. The pattern includes instruction on crossing threads, a technique essential for managing color changes and construction details in this design. Knitters will use stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping throughout the project.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Nemesia is designed to be knit with fingering weight yarn, specifically using Rauma Finull PT2. The pattern calls for two colors: a main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC). Yardage requirements vary by size, with the main color ranging from approximately 800-1460 meters (1095-1600 yards) depending on the chosen size, and the contrasting color requiring 70-125 meters (78-140 yards). The gauge is 21 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles after blocking.

Needles and Notions

This project requires two needle sizes: 3.5 mm (US size 4) needles for the body and 3 mm (US size 2.5) needles for ribbing sections. Additional notions needed include stitch markers for tracking pattern placement and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.

Skill Level and Craft

Nemesia is classified as an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction including shaping, set-in sleeves, and color work. The project combines fundamental knitting techniques with slightly more advanced shaping and finishing methods.