Meredith Sweater

Meredith Sweater by Jane James Knitwear

What is Being Made

The Meredith Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Jane James Knitwear. This intermediate-level knitting project is available in seven sizes ranging from Small to XXXXL, making it accessible to a wide range of body measurements. The sweater features a classic silhouette with set-in sleeves and a crew neckline, designed to be worked primarily in flat pieces before seaming.

Sizing and Fit

The Meredith Sweater accommodates the following finished measurements:

• Bust width (A): 42 to 60.5 cm across sizes S through XXXXL
• Body length (B): Approximately 57 to 58 cm depending on size
• Sleeve cap height (C): 10 to 17.5 cm
• Armhole depth (D): 24 to 26 cm
• Total length (E): Approximately 52 cm, adjustable to personal preference
• Cuff circumference (F): 32.5 to 46 cm
• Neckline circumference (G): 19.5 to 22.5 cm

Knitting Techniques Used

The Meredith Sweater employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The garment is constructed using the lace pattern as its primary stitch pattern, which creates an openwork fabric with decorative eyelet details. The neckline is knit in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, a technique that creates seamless ribbed edging. Seaming is used to join the body pieces together after individual sections are completed, requiring a tapestry needle for finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Meredith Sweater features a lace pattern as the primary stitch work throughout the garment. The pattern incorporates the Central Double Decrease (CDD) stitch, a decorative decrease technique that switches the placement of stitches to create a centered decrease effect commonly used in lace knitting. This combination of techniques creates an elegant, textured fabric with visual interest.

Materials and Tools Required

The Meredith Sweater is designed to be knitted in DK weight yarn. The pattern specifies Merino Extrafine 120 yarn from Schachenmayr in color gray (00192), which is 100% virgin wool. Yarn quantities vary by size, requiring between 10 and 14 skeins, with each skein weighing 50 grams and measuring approximately 120 meters.

Essential tools include 5 mm straight needles for the main body pieces and 5 mm circular needles or double-pointed needles for working the neckline in the round. Additional supplies include a tapestry needle for seaming pieces together, and a row counter or alternative method such as pen and paper to track progress through the pattern.

Gauge

The Meredith Sweater is designed to be worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 27 rows per 10 x 10 centimeter swatch in the lace pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the sweater's finished measurements depend on maintaining this stitch and row density throughout construction.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle lace patterns and garment construction. The combination of lace stitching, set-in sleeves, and finishing techniques requires attention to detail and familiarity with reading knitting patterns.