Pyramid Sweater

Pyramid Sweater by Vibrant Viking

What Is Being Made

The Pyramid Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Ann Iverson of Vibrant Viking. This intermediate-level sweater features a fitted silhouette with tailored shaping through the body and sleeves. The design is available in multiple sizes ranging from extra-small through extra-large, accommodating neck circumferences from 17 inches to 19 inches and upper arm circumferences from 12.5 inches to 20 inches. The sweater offers a finished body length of 11 inches from underarm to hem and sleeves measuring 18.5 inches in length, making it suitable for a range of body types and proportions.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Pyramid Sweater employs intermediate knitting techniques appropriate for crafters with foundational skills and experience. The pattern construction involves shaping through strategic increases and decreases to create the fitted silhouette. Sleeve cap shaping is incorporated to ensure proper fit at the armhole, with sleeve cuff circumferences ranging from 8 inches to 10 inches depending on size selection. The neckline accommodates standard pullover construction with a finished neck opening sized proportionally to each garment size.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern information, the Pyramid Sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches typical of intermediate sweater construction. The pattern employs shaping techniques including increases for sleeve cap ease and decreases for waist definition, creating the geometric visual interest suggested by the sweater's name.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn Weight and Fiber Content: The Pyramid Sweater is designed to be worked in sport weight yarn. The pattern accommodates multiple yarn options, including O-Wool O-Wash Sport, a 100% machine-washable certified organic merino wool available in 336-yard skeins weighing 3.5 ounces. Alternative yarn options include Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool, featuring 100% American superwashed wool in 200-yard skeins. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from approximately 495 yards for the smallest size to 820 yards for the largest size.

Color and Design Inspiration: The Pyramid Sweater is part of Ann Iverson's Black-eyed Susan collection, which draws inspiration from MesoAmerican design traditions. This colorway selection adds cultural and artistic depth to the finished garment.

Needles: Specific needle size and type information is not provided in the available pattern details, though sport weight yarn typically calls for US sizes 3–5 needles depending on desired gauge and fabric characteristics.

Pattern Format and Availability

The Pyramid Sweater pattern is available as a downloadable PDF from Vibrant Viking. Crafters can also access the pattern through Ravelry, where additional project notes and community feedback may be available. The independent designer behind this pattern, Ann Iverson, maintains an active presence across multiple platforms including a dedicated website, Instagram, and Pinterest for design inspiration and pattern updates.