Ellington

Ellington Sweater by Jennifer Wood

What is Being Made

Ellington is a knitted sweater designed by Jennifer Wood and available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This intermediate-level pullover sweater is offered in ten sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 30 inches (76 cm) to 55 inches (138 cm), accommodating a wide range of body sizes. The pattern was modeled in a size 32.75 inches (82.5 cm) with no ease, providing a close-fitting silhouette.

Knitting Techniques Used

Ellington employs fundamental knitting construction methods suitable for intermediate crafters. The sweater is worked using circular needles in the round, a technique that creates seamless fabric and is efficient for body pieces. The pattern incorporates both flat and circular knitting methods, utilizing double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences, particularly in ribbed sections and sleeve caps. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases positioned throughout the pattern to create proper garment fit and silhouette.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches including:

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the primary fabric
• Purl (p) – used in combination with knit stitches, likely for ribbed edgings and textural elements
• Knit two stitches together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease for shaping
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) – a left-leaning decrease created by slipping two stitches knitwise and knitting them together
• Increases (inc) – for expanding the fabric at strategic points

These stitches combine to create a classic sweater construction with shaped waist and armholes.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Ellington is designed to be knitted with Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran, a 100% wool yarn in the aran weight category. This yarn provides excellent stitch definition and durability. The specific colorway used in the pattern is Pebble (color 360042). Yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size requires 715 yards (655 meters), while the largest size needs 1545 yards (1415 meters), with intermediate sizes requiring proportional yardage between these amounts. The yarn is packaged in 50-gram skeins, each containing 96 yards (88 meters).

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires Size 6/4mm circular needles in both 16-inch (40 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) lengths, or longer if preferred. A set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles in the same size is also necessary for working smaller circumferences. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and standard finishing supplies for binding off and weaving in ends.

Pattern Format

Ellington is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for digital devices or printing. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and definitions to guide knitters through the construction process, ensuring clarity for intermediate-level crafters undertaking this sweater project.