Nancy 7014

Nancy 7014 Knitted Sweater by Sue Whiting Designs

Garment Overview

Nancy 7014 is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Sue Whiting Designs. This pullover sweater is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81 cm (32 inches) to 107 cm (42 inches), with a full length ranging from 93 cm to 121 cm depending on size. The sweater features a contemporary construction combining multiple knitting techniques and stitch patterns for visual interest and texture.

Construction Techniques

The Nancy sweater employs a mixed-needle construction technique, utilizing both 4 mm (US 6) and 8 mm (US 11) needles to create varied fabric textures within a single garment. The back panel begins with garter stitch worked over 30 rows using the smaller needles, establishing a structured foundation. The design then transitions into a combination stitch pattern that alternates between stockinette stitch and purl rows, creating a reversible or visually interesting surface texture. This technique of combining needle sizes within a single project adds depth and prevents monotonous fabric while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches and Pattern Details

• Garter Stitch: Used for the initial 30 rows of the back panel, creating a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Stockinette Stitch: Incorporated as part of the main pattern repeat, worked over the combination of 4 mm and 8 mm needles
• Purl Rows: Alternated with knit rows to create the primary pattern structure
• Decreases: K2tog (knit two together) decreases are strategically placed, with the pattern showing decreases worked as (K1, K2tog) sequences for shaping

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Nancy 7014 is designed to be worked in Rowan Handknit Cotton, a worsted-weight yarn. The yarn requirements range from 6 balls for the smallest size (81 cm bust) to 10 balls for the largest size (107 cm bust), with each ball weighing 50 grams. The photographed sample is worked in the colorway Rosso 215. Rowan Handknit Cotton is a natural fiber yarn suitable for warm-weather garments, offering breathability and drape appropriate for a pullover sweater.

Needles Required

• One pair of 4 mm (US 6) needles for ribbing and finer stitch sections
• One pair of 8 mm (US 11) needles for the main pattern fabric

Tension and Fit

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 17 rows to 10 cm (approximately 4 inches) when measured over the pattern stitch using a combination of both needle sizes. Achieving the correct tension is critical for proper garment fit and is emphasized in the pattern instructions. The sweater features sleeve length of 11 cm (4¼ inches) across all sizes, indicating a cropped or cap-sleeve design.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, Nancy 7014 is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with multiple needle sizes within a single project, managing pattern repeats, and executing decreases. The combination of garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and purl-row patterning requires attention to stitch consistency and pattern reading.