What you'll need
| To fit bust, in: | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 |
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| Length from shoulder, in: | 23 1/4 | 23 3/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 3/4 | 25 | 25 1/4 |
| Sleeve seam, in: | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Product Description
A classic fit, short sleeved sweater. The enhanced eyelet diamond panels are cleverly worked to imitate honeycomb - and not difficult to work. The stylish sleeves sitting just above the elbows have just one eyelet diamond. The neat, narrow borders are in an alternating slip stitch pattern. Great in a pure wool for cooler days, or cotton for summer.
To fit bust 32-34 [36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54] in
Actual bust 36½ [40½: 44¼: 48½: 52¼: 56½] in
Length from shoulder 23¼ [23¾: 24¼: 24¾: 25: 25¼] in
Sleeve seam (6 in) all sizes
Rico Essentials Merino Print DK (120 metres/131 yards per 50g ball)
7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10 x 50g balls in shade Pink Mix, 01
First published in Knitting Magazine
Sweater with Open Stitch Diamonds by Pat Menchini
What is Being Made
This is a classic knitted sweater featuring an elegant open stitch diamond pattern throughout the design. The garment is available in six sizes, ranging from bust measurements of 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 132-137 cm (52-54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished sweater has an actual bust measurement of 93 to 143 cm depending on size selection, with a length from shoulder ranging from 59 to 64 cm, and consistent sleeve seams of 15 cm across all sizes.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project employs fundamental sweater construction techniques suitable for knitters with some experience. The pattern utilizes two different needle sizes to create proper fabric structure: larger 4 mm needles for the main body and smaller 3.25 mm needles for ribbing and shaping. The use of stitch holders allows for managing stitches during construction, particularly useful when shaping the neckline and armholes. The open stitch diamond motif is the signature design element, created through strategic yarn overs and decreases that form decorative openings in a diamond configuration across the sweater body.
Stitches Used
The pattern is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth, classic fabric base. The open stitch diamonds are created using yarn overs combined with strategic decreases to form the characteristic lacy diamond shapes. Ribbing, likely knit and purl rib, is used at the cuffs, hem, and neckline to provide elasticity and a finished appearance.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Rico-Design Essentials Merino Print DK weight, approximately 7 to 10 balls of 50g (120 metres or 131 yards per ball) depending on size, in the shade Pink Mix, 01
- Needles: One pair of 4 mm (UK size 8, US size 6) knitting needles for main fabric and one pair of 3.25 mm (UK size 10, US size 3) needles for ribbed sections
- Notions: Two stitch holders for managing stitches during construction
Tension and Gauge
The pattern is worked to a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch using the 4 mm needles. Testing tension before beginning is essential; if your gauge is too loose, switch to finer needles, and if too tight, use larger needles to ensure the finished sweater meets the intended measurements.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Pat Menchini |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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