What you'll need
| UK Sizes: | 8 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US sizes: | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Finished Circumference, in: | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Finished Length, in: | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Sublime organica merino wool dk - 0113 twine
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9 | 10 | 11 |
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Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK - 0196 smooch
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
This elegant sweater combines clean, classic shaping with a playful twist of colour and pattern. Designed with a flattering crew neck, fitted sleeves, and a high-hip length, it creates a beautifully balanced silhouette that’s both comfortable and easy to wear.
Worked in soft, warm merino wool in a timeless neutral shade, the body is kept simple in smooth stocking stitch, allowing the details to truly shine.
Striking geometric intarsia patterns run from elbow to wrist, knitted in a glossy pink yarn that catches the light and adds an unexpected pop of colour. Subtle at first glance, these hidden accents reveal themselves in movement, bringing a sense of surprise and individuality to this refined everyday piece.
Featherstone Sweater by Anna Alway
What is Being Made
The Featherstone Sweater is an elegant, everyday knitted garment designed by Anna Alway. This intermediate-level pullover features a classic crew neck, fitted sleeves, and a high-hip length that creates a balanced, flattering silhouette. Available in three sizes (S, M, L) to fit UK sizes 8–12 (US sizes 4–8), the finished bust circumference ranges from 91 to 102 cm (36 to 40 inches), with finished length between 56 and 61 cm (22 to 24 inches). The sweater combines timeless design with unexpected visual interest, making it suitable for everyday wear.
Techniques and Construction
The Featherstone Sweater employs intarsia knitting as its signature technique. The body is constructed in smooth stocking stitch using soft, warm merino wool in a neutral shade, creating a clean, classic foundation. The standout design element features geometric intarsia patterns that run from elbow to wrist on both sleeves, worked in a glossy pink yarn that contrasts beautifully with the base colour. This technique allows the colourwork to be subtle at first glance while becoming more prominent and eye-catching during movement and wear. The intarsia method requires careful yarn management to create these dimensional, multi-coloured motifs without the bulk that traditional stranded colourwork can produce.
Stitches Used
- Stocking stitch – the primary stitch for the body and main sections, creating a smooth, refined fabric surface
- Intarsia stitches – used for the geometric patterns on the sleeves, allowing solid blocks of contrasting colour to be incorporated seamlessly
Materials
This design is worked in DK weight yarn, which provides a refined drape and comfortable wear. The primary yarn is soft, warm merino wool in a timeless neutral shade for the body and main sections. A glossy pink yarn in DK weight is used for the geometric intarsia patterns on the sleeves, creating visual contrast and light-catching detail. Appropriate needles for DK weight yarn are required to achieve the correct gauge and finished measurements.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Anna Alway |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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