Huxley Sweater

Huxley Sweater by The Velvet Acorn

What is Being Made

The Huxley Sweater is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Heidi May of The Velvet Acorn. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic sweater silhouette with a distinctive button cowl detail, available in multiple sizes including children's and adult options.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several essential knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The sweater is constructed using circular knitting methods, with options for both traditional circular needle techniques and the magic loop method for smaller circumferences. The pattern incorporates top-down construction, allowing knitters to try on the garment as they progress. Ribbed edgings are worked using smaller needles to create definition at the neckline, cuffs, and hem. The button cowl detail requires careful stitch manipulation and shaping.

Stitches Used

• Ribbing stitches for neckline, cuffs, and hem edgings
• Stockinette stitch for the main body fabric
• Specialized stitches for the button cowl construction

Materials Required

Needles: The Huxley Sweater requires multiple needle sizes and types. Knitters will need U.S. 11 (8.00 mm) needles in various configurations: a 16-inch circular needle for the neckline, 24-32 inch circular needles for the body (with larger sizes recommended for adult garments), a 40-inch circular needle for the magic loop method option on the button cowl, and double-pointed needles in both U.S. 11 (8.00 mm) and U.S. 10.5 (6.50 mm) sizes for ribbed sections and finishing.

Yarn: The pattern calls for super chunky weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Fire by Wool Addicts in color 0096 Chocolate, which is composed of 98% Virgin Merino extra fine and 2% Polyester. Each 100-gram ball provides 82 yards (75 meters) of yardage. Yardage requirements vary by size: size 2/3 requires 305 yards (4 skeins), while size 5 requires 345 yards (5 skeins).

Pattern Details

This downloadable PDF pattern is designed for personal use and includes both written instructions and photographs to guide knitters through construction. The pattern is the intellectual property of The Velvet Acorn and is available exclusively through authorized channels. For pattern support and questions, crafters can contact The Velvet Acorn directly.