Stormy Open Back Sweater Knitting Pattern
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Image descriptions: Nicky, facing away, standing in a garden holding a clear umbrella over her head, wearing a grey Pima cotton sweater that opens diagonally across the back and fastens with a button at each shoulder; Nicky, facing the camera, standing in a garden with a clear umbrella, wearing a grey Pima cotton sweater with boat neck, stockinette body, and long sleeves; Nicky, in profile with a pregnant belly, modelling a grey Pima cotton boat neck sweater, with lace detail down the sleeves; close up of the shoulder of the sweater. The leaf and eyelet lace travelling down the sleeves is reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley.
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Spring is a time of transition, most notably in the weather. Where I live, in Canada, we emerge cautiously from hibernation as the first signs of spring start to appear. This time is full of nourishing rain showers, drops glistening on the earliest fronds of green. The lace pattern worked down each sleeve of this sweater reminds me of one of the first blooms we see in this region, lily-of-the-valley, with its rows of delicate, drooping blossoms. A light, breathable cotton sweater is just what I reach for during this time of unpredictable weather. The lace motif, combined with an unusual open-back construction puts an interesting twist on this otherwise mellow project. This pattern is designed for ladies bust sizes 32” to 48”, with enough positive ease to make this your new go to for both warmer days and layering.
Construction: This open-back sweater uses raglan construction and is worked in one piece, flat on a circular needle. It is designed to have positive ease for a comfortable fit that showcases the drape of the cotton yarn. After the initial increases are worked, the stitches for the sleeves are separated onto stitch holders. The body is continued flat on a circular needle. Next, each sleeve is worked by transferring held stitches from stitch holder onto DPNs (or preferred needle for small circumference circular knitting) and worked in the round. The overlapping back sections have a buttonhole at the collar on the back of either shoulder. Each side gradually tapers toward the waist resulting in an open lower back.
Note on fit: Not only is this a great seasonal transition piece, but I also want to point out that the open back and inherent ease make for an easy and flattering fit for many body types. Although it is not designed to be a maternity sweater, I wore it through my entire pregnancy and am still enjoying it postpartum. I've even been told this makes a great wheelchair sweater.
Techniques Used:
Knit & purl, bind off, lace increases and decreases
Working in the round on circular needles
Working in the round on double pointed needles
Working from charts
Special thanks to my tech editor Frauke Urban and my wonderful test knitters for making this pattern the best it can be
Introducing Pay What Works Pricing: the price given reflects the value of the work needed to provide a professionally tested and edited pattern. To allow more people to enjoy my designs, I'm introducing Pay What Works codes that can be used on all patterns in my shop.
Use code PWW10 to get this pattern for C$7.61 (10% off)
Use code PWW20 to get this pattern for C$6.76 (20% off)
This knitting pattern also includes a low vision format with 24 point sans-serif black text and fully written instructions. Please contact me if you require additional formatting.
Spring is a time of transition, most notably in the weather. Where I live, in Canada, we emerge cautiously from hibernation as the first signs of spring start to appear. This time is full of nourishing rain showers, drops glistening on the earliest fronds of green. The lace pattern worked down each sleeve of this sweater reminds me of one of the first blooms we see in this region, lily-of-the-valley, with its rows of delicate, drooping blossoms. A light, breathable cotton sweater is just what I reach for during this time of unpredictable weather. The lace motif, combined with an unusual open-back construction puts an interesting twist on this otherwise mellow project. This pattern is designed for ladies bust sizes 32” to 48”, with enough positive ease to make this your new go to for both warmer days and layering.
Construction: This open-back sweater uses raglan construction and is worked in one piece, flat on a circular needle. It is designed to have positive ease for a comfortable fit that showcases the drape of the cotton yarn. After the initial increases are worked, the stitches for the sleeves are separated onto stitch holders. The body is continued flat on a circular needle. Next, each sleeve is worked by transferring held stitches from stitch holder onto DPNs (or preferred needle for small circumference circular knitting) and worked in the round. The overlapping back sections have a buttonhole at the collar on the back of either shoulder. Each side gradually tapers toward the waist resulting in an open lower back.
Note on fit: Not only is this a great seasonal transition piece, but I also want to point out that the open back and inherent ease make for an easy and flattering fit for many body types. Although it is not designed to be a maternity sweater, I wore it through my entire pregnancy and am still enjoying it postpartum. I've even been told this makes a great wheelchair sweater.
Techniques Used:
Knit & purl, bind off, lace increases and decreases
Working in the round on circular needles
Working in the round on double pointed needles
Working from charts
Special thanks to my tech editor Frauke Urban and my wonderful test knitters for making this pattern the best it can be
