Dwell

Dwell Pullover Sweater by Annie Haas

What is Being Made

Dwell is a classic pullover sweater designed by Annie Haas and published by This.bird.knits Designs. The garment features a simple, timeless construction with a drop shoulder silhouette that offers the perfect balance of comfort and wearability. This design is suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters, making it an accessible project for a wide range of skill levels. The sweater is engineered to have generous ease and beautiful drape, creating a garment you will want to wear regularly.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Dwell sweater employs straightforward knitting techniques ideal for beginner knitters. The drop shoulder construction is one of the simplest garment shaping methods, eliminating the need for complex armhole decreases and cap sleeve shaping. This classic approach makes the pattern easy to follow while still producing a sophisticated, wearable result. The yarn is held double throughout the project, which is a technique that combines two strands of thinner yarn to create a thicker working yarn. Holding yarn double allows knitters to work with fingering weight yarn at a faster pace and with larger needles than would typically be used with that yarn weight alone, significantly reducing overall knitting time while maintaining excellent fabric quality and drape.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not extensively outlined in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction appears to utilize fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for a beginner-friendly garment. The pattern focuses on straightforward stockinette stitch construction, which is the foundation of most classic pullover sweaters and creates a smooth, refined fabric surface.

Yarn and Needles

The Dwell sweater is designed to be knit with Mockingbird Yarn Co. Rustic Sock Yarn, a premium fingering weight yarn composed of 85% superwash blue faced leicester wool and 15% nylon. This yarn is a 2-ply fingering weight with a yardage of 438 yards per 100 gram skein. The pattern features the yarn in the colorway Black Leather Jacket. The yarn is held double throughout the project, and the pattern calls for two larger needle sizes to accommodate the doubled yarn and create the desired fabric gauge and drape. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 1460 yards for the smallest size up to 2400 yards for the largest size. The pattern notes that knitters may substitute a dk or light worsted weight yarn held single, provided the substitute yarn can achieve the required gauge for the project.

Difficulty Level

Dwell is classified as a beginner level knitting pattern, making it an excellent choice for those new to garment knitting. The straightforward drop shoulder construction, simple shaping, and use of fundamental knitting techniques create an approachable project that builds confidence while producing a beautiful, professional-looking finished garment.