Product Description
Bleached by the sun, the old wooden jetty reaches her long arm out into the ocean. Aged and weathered by continuous saltwater waves, posts encompassed by silky white sands, she stands through the seasons. Though the day is bright and the sunlight shimmers off the sea, purple storm clouds gather along the horizon’s edge. A warm breeze is ushering in a change in the weather, and a spring thunderstorm is brewing.
Yardage: 900 [980, 1150, 1340, 1530, 1580] yards MC: Dockside Luxe 3 [3, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins or 640 [690, 800, 920, 1100, 1200] yds CC1: Hazy Skies 2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 3] skeins or 260 [280, 350, 420, 430, 460] yds
Puddles & Piers Knit Sweater by Alicia Plum
What Is Being Made
Puddles & Piers is a downloadable knitting pattern for a pullover sweater designed by Alicia Plum. This garment is available in six sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 32 inches to 51 inches (82 cm to 130 cm), accommodating a wide range of body types. The sweater is designed to be worn with negative to positive ease of -1 to 2 inches (-2.5 to 5 cm), offering versatility in fit preferences.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This beginner-friendly sweater utilizes several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to garment construction. The pattern employs circular needles for seamless construction, allowing knitters to work in the round to create a smooth, finished garment without seaming. The design incorporates stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The pattern includes stripes worked in two colors, with a note referencing jogless stripes technique for those seeking a more polished stripe appearance. Additional construction elements include place markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and finishing techniques such as weaving in ends with a darning needle.
Stitches and Stitch Details
The sweater is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch, which is worked over 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) on the larger needles. This stitch creates the classic smooth knit fabric that forms the body of the garment. The pattern also incorporates two-color striping, which adds visual interest while remaining accessible for beginner knitters.
Yarn and Materials
Puddles & Piers is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Nice & Knit DK Luxe, a premium blend composed of 65% superwash merino, 20% silk, and 15% yak fiber. Each skein contains 230 yards and weighs 100 grams. The pattern calls for two colors: Dockside Luxe as the main color (MC), requiring 3 to 5 skeins depending on size (640 to 1200 yards total), and Hazy Skies as the contrasting color (CC1), requiring 2 to 3 skeins depending on size (260 to 460 yards total). Total yardage requirements range from 900 yards for the smallest size to 1580 yards for the largest size.
Needles and Tools
The pattern requires two sets of circular needles in different sizes to create proper gauge and shaping. US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches or longer are used for the main fabric worked in stockinette stitch. US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches or longer are used for ribbed sections or areas requiring a tighter gauge. Double-pointed needles (DPNs) are noted as an alternative for those not using the magic loop method for working small circumferences. Additional notions include 4 place markers for tracking pattern sections, stitch holders or spare yarn for holding stitches, and a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends during finishing.
Difficulty Level
Puddles & Piers is classified as a beginner level pattern, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to sweater construction. The straightforward stockinette stitch, simple two-color striping, and clear use of circular needles for seamless construction provide an accessible introduction to garment knitting without overwhelming complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.