Celestine in West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Twist Chunky - Downloadable PDF

Celestine Merging Diamonds Jumper & Tank Top in West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Twist Chunky

The Celestine pattern by Chloé Elizabeth Birch offers knitters two stunning designs in one downloadable PDF: a cosy full-length-sleeve jumper and a sleeveless tank top, both featuring a striking merging diamonds textural motif. Designed for intermediate knitters, Celestine is worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Twist Chunky, a luxurious 100% British wool yarn that makes this an achievable yet rewarding project. Whether you choose the classic jumper or the contemporary tank top, both garments showcase bold geometric texture that is as satisfying to knit as it is to wear.

About the Designs

The Celestine Jumper

The jumper version of Celestine is a full-sleeved, relaxed-fit sweater built around the eye-catching merging diamonds stitch pattern. The chunky weight yarn means the fabric grows quickly on the needles, making this a relatively swift knit despite its intermediate classification. The all-over diamond texture creates a three-dimensional, tactile surface that adds visual interest without requiring complex colourwork, making it an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with knit-and-purl combinations and are ready to explore more structured stitch patterns.

The Celestine Tank Top

The tank top variation carries the same merging diamonds motif into a sleeveless silhouette, offering a versatile layering piece perfect for transitional seasons. The absence of sleeves makes this a slightly less yarn-intensive project while retaining all the textural beauty of the design. It can be worn alone or layered over long-sleeve tops, making it a practical and stylish addition to any handknit wardrobe.

Techniques and Construction

Both the jumper and the tank top are knitted using intermediate-level techniques suited to knitters who have moved beyond simple stockinette and are comfortable working from a stitch pattern repeat. Key techniques involved include:

• Knit and purl combinations to create the raised diamond texture across the body panels
• Shaping for armholes, neckline, and (in the jumper) sleeve construction
• Seaming to join the front, back, and sleeve panels into a finished garment
• Working from a written or charted stitch repeat to maintain the merging diamonds motif consistently across rows

The merging diamonds pattern is a classic textured stitch design in which diamond shapes appear to interlock and flow into one another across the fabric. This is achieved purely through the placement of knit and purl stitches on a flat or in-the-round fabric, creating a bas-relief effect that catches the light beautifully, especially in a plush, smooth yarn like Re:Treat Twist Chunky.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Textured stitch patterning — the merging diamonds motif, constructed from knit and purl combinations worked over a set repeat
• Ribbing — typically used at cuffs, hems, and neckbands for structure and stretch
• Decreases and increases for garment shaping

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Twist Chunky

West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Twist Chunky is a 100% British wool yarn, lovingly spun from a crossbreed of Bluefaced Leicester — famed for its luscious, soft handle — and Kerry Hill, a breed renowned for its distinctive markings and crisp white fleece. This thoughtful fibre combination results in a yarn with a plush handle and silky-smooth texture that glides effortlessly off the needles, making it a pleasure to work with for longer knitting sessions.

Re:Treat Twist Chunky is available in a carefully curated palette of colourways, including:

• Dusk (1217)