Product Description
Little Otway is a modern sailor with different sized stripes on the body and the sleeves. It is easy to wear and also available for women from XS to 3XL (Otway), so do not hesitate to form nice mother-daughter duets !
This sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down. It starts at the shoulders, with some short rows and increases for the neckline. The back and the front are worked flat up to the armholes and then joined to continue the body in the round. The sleeves are picked up at the armholes and also worked in the round.
**Gauge:**26 sts x 34 rs = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette st with 3,5mm (US4) needles
Material:
about 505 ( 560, 600, 740, 810) yrds/460 (510, 550, 675, 740) m. of fingering weight yarn. (color 1)
about 135 ( 155, 190, 220, 260) yds/125 (140, 175, 200, 240) m. of fingering weight yarn. (color 2)
Little Otway Sweater by Bérangère Cailliau
What Is Being Made
Little Otway is a modern sailor-style sweater designed by independent designer Bérangère Cailliau. This seamless, top-down knit sweater features distinctive striping across both the body and sleeves in varying widths, creating a contemporary nautical aesthetic. The design is available in multiple sizes from XS to 3XL, making it suitable for creating coordinated mother-daughter sets or duets in matching garments.
Construction Technique
Little Otway is knitted seamlessly from the top down, a modern construction method that minimizes finishing work. The pattern begins at the shoulders and incorporates short rows and strategic increases to shape the neckline. The back and front panels are worked flat up to the armholes, where they are then joined together to continue working the body in the round for a seamless finish. The sleeves are picked up at the armholes after the body is complete and are also worked in the round, contributing to the garment's smooth, professional appearance.
Stitches and Techniques
- Top-down seamless construction
- Short rows for neckline shaping
- Increases for proper fit and drape
- Flat knitting for back and front sections
- Circular knitting for body and sleeves
- Stripe pattern work across body and sleeves
- Picked-up stitches at armholes for sleeve attachment
Materials
Little Otway is designed to be knitted with 4-ply yarn weight, which provides excellent stitch definition for displaying the varied stripe pattern. The pattern requires appropriate knitting needles sized for 4-ply yarn, including needles suitable for both flat and circular knitting techniques as specified in the construction method.
Difficulty Level
This sweater is rated as a beginner-friendly project, making it an accessible choice for knitters new to garment construction. Despite the seamless top-down method and shaping techniques involved, the pattern is designed to guide beginners through the process with clear instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Berangere Cailliau |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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