Leila Side Striped Panel Jumper in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab - DBP0193 - Downloadable PDF

Leila Side Striped Panel Jumper by Dame Zandra Rhodes

Garment Overview

The Leila Side Striped Panel Jumper is a knitted sweater designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes, featuring distinctive side striped panels that create visual interest and movement. This intermediate-level knitting project combines classic jumper construction with contemporary colorwork design, making it an engaging piece for experienced knitters looking to expand their skills.

Design and Construction Techniques

This jumper showcases side panel striping as its primary design feature, a technique that involves knitting vertical striped sections positioned along the sides of the garment body. This placement strategy creates a flattering silhouette while allowing knitters to work with multiple colors in a structured, manageable way. The side panel approach is less complex than all-over colorwork patterns, making it accessible for intermediate knitters while still delivering striking visual impact.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for DK weight yarn construction. While specific stitch details are referenced within the full pattern documentation, the design relies on standard knitting techniques that form the foundation of classic jumper construction, allowing the color panels to become the focal point of the finished garment.

Yarn and Materials

This design is created using DK weight yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab collection. The pattern offers multiple stunning colorway options including Zandra's Sunset, Botanical, Forest, Bluebell, Woodland, Rainbow, Bouquet, Bloom, Stripes, Mist, and Awakening. Knitters will also need appropriate needles sized for DK yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this project suits knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle colorwork elements and garment shaping with confidence.

Pattern Source

This design is taken from the collection Zandra Rhodes – Make A Statement, compiled by Jenny Watson with technical editing by Helen Birch and Jill Gray. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal, non-commercial use only.