What you'll need
| Size: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust, in: | 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 |
Filatura de Crosa Centolavaggi -
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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YSB011
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3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Product Description
Love complex lace, thin needles, cobweb weight yarn?
It all started as my very first sweater. I wanted to use super thin yarn, it had to be in a large lace motif (because I found stockinette to be unbearably boring, though I love it now), and all the shaping had to be in the lace motifs themselves. It took me a good couple years of designing before I felt confident that I could write the pattern!
You will need 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins of Centolavaggi, or 1,000 (1,100, 1,200, 1,300, 1400, 1,500) yards yarn. I recommend using wool - It is the easiest to work with and will block beautifully. If you want to use cotton or another fiber, please make the gauge swatch in the pattern to ensure that it will work
Are you new to lace/knitting and still want to give it a try? You will need to know the basic lace stitches (yo, ssk, k2tog), knitting through the back (twisted stitches), purling, and nupps. Basic grafting skills are a plus. If you are determined enough, you can do it!
Twig Sweater by Jenise Hope
What Is Being Made
The Twig Sweater is an advanced knitting pattern designed to be worn with negative ease, creating a fitted silhouette that hugs the body. The pattern is available in six sizes ranging from extra small through 2X, with finished bust measurements of 28 to 43 inches around. The sweater features delicate lace construction throughout, making it an elegant layering piece suitable for advanced knitters seeking a sophisticated, form-fitting garment.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This design employs lace knitting as its primary technique, incorporating intricate stitch patterns that create an open, airy fabric. The pattern utilizes negative ease construction, meaning the sweater is intentionally sized smaller than the wearer's actual measurements to achieve a close, tailored fit. Knitters are advised that finished measurements will be significantly larger when freshly blocked compared to measurements taken after the sweater has been worn once or twice, as the lace fabric relaxes and stretches with wear and washing. The designer recommends using the same needle size throughout if working with negative ease, though knitters working without negative ease may prefer a smaller needle size for the ribbing at the bottom of the body to maintain elasticity.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The sweater features twigs lace stitching as its defining stitch pattern. Gauge is worked over approximately 4 inches across the twig lace motifs. The pattern includes ribbing at the body hem, which provides structure and helps the fitted garment maintain its shape.
Yarn, Needles, and Notions
Yarn: Filatura de Crosa Centolavaggi in a cobweb or lace weight. Less than one skein is needed for sizes XS through XL, with slightly more yardage required for the 2X size.
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) needles throughout the project when working with negative ease.
Notions Required:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming
- Stitch holders for managing live stitches during construction
Gauge and Blocking
Proper gauge is essential for this advanced lace project. The gauge swatch should measure approximately 4 inches across the twig lace pattern. The designer recommends blocking the swatch firmly, then stretching and manipulating it to understand how the lace will shrink and behave. This blocking and stretching process is crucial for predicting the final dimensions of the finished sweater, as lace fabric behaves differently before and after wearing.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Cobweb | 1 Ply, Lace | 2 Ply |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Jenise Hope |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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