Nirvana

Nirvana Sweater by Annie Haas

What Is Being Made

Nirvana is an allover color work sweater designed by Annie Haas and inspired by early 1990s grunge aesthetics. This intermediate-level knitting project features a throwback baggy striped sweater silhouette combined with an original color work motif and lace insert details. The design blends vintage style with contemporary knitting techniques, making it a statement piece for those seeking nostalgic, band-inspired knitwear.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern is designed for knitting and is rated at intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle color work and lace integration. The sweater employs allover color work throughout, requiring knitters to manage multiple yarn colors simultaneously. The inclusion of a lace insert adds textural complexity and visual interest, combining stockinette color work sections with openwork lace patterning. These techniques together create depth and dimension in the finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern information, the construction utilizes color work stitching techniques typical of fair isle or stranded knitting methods. The lace insert component incorporates openwork stitches that create decorative holes and textured patterns. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, a common method for seamless garment construction.

Yarn and Materials

The Nirvana sweater is knitted using Fru Valborg Merino Single yarn in fingering weight (4-ply), a lightweight wool that provides drape and breathability. The main color (MC) is shown in Fog [650], while the contrasting color (CC) is shown in Come As You Are [600]. Yardage requirements vary by size: the main color requires 650–1,270 yards depending on size, while the contrasting color requires 670–1,220 yards. The pattern calls for three sizes of US circular needles: US Size 3 (3.25 mm), US Size 4 (3.5 mm), and US Size 5 (3.75 mm), each with a minimum 30-inch cord length to accommodate the yoke and body sections worked in the round.

About the Designer

Nirvana is designed by Annie Haas of This.bird.knits Designs. This is an independent designer pattern available as a downloadable PDF for personal use. Pattern inquiries can be directed to thisbirdknitsdaily@gmail.com, and the designer can be found on Instagram at @this.bird.knits.