My plan with this design was to take a collared V-neck, pair it with bold texture, and knit it up in a soft, luxurious fabric. The delicate color and halo of this Sonder Yarn Co combination set the stage perfectly for my vision!!
Violet Fizz is not the least bit fussy, but it can turn a head and dress up an outfit. The little details, the simple, elegant cables, and the gorgeous fabric work beautifully together to create a special knit - without any complex cables or techniques.
I combined two sizes of open and closed twists with textured ribs for long easy lines that lean into the drape of the fabric. I then placed the patterns on the body so the V-neck comes out of the center cable, the edge details are crisp, and transitions flow beautifully from pattern to trim. Simple ribbing under sleeves and at sides allow for modification to the fit, and spots for easy adjustments are noted in the pattern. The neckline can also be lowered or raised, and the folded collar itself can be worked narrow or deeper if desired.
Violet Fizz is worked from the bottom up in the round, then split into front and back pieces which are worked flat to shoulders. The collar is picked up and shaped with a combination of short rows, increases, and a needle size switch.
Lastly, sleeves are picked up and worked in the round to cuff.
All cable patterns are both charted and written. Notes are included on how and where to modify things if desired.
Yarns (held together)
Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning DK (75% BFL, 25% Masham, 268yds/245m per 3.5oz/100g skein), Color Shhh.
Sonder Yarn Co. Halo (72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 459yds/420m per 1.75/50g skein), Color Brume.
If substituting yarn, swatch in pattern to check gauge, familiarize yourself with the motif, and to make sure the motif shows up in your yarn. My sample is worked with a DK and laceweight yarn held together. A heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn held alone may achieve this gauge as well. Use a solid or semi-solid colorway and a yarn with good stitch definition.
Gauge on larger gauge needle in pattern is approx. 22 sts and 28 rows/rounds per 4”/ 10cm. Each 17-st repeat of pattern is 3”/7.75cm wide, and the 11-st end section is 2”/5cm wide. Gauge in rib on larger gauge needle is 18 sts/28 rounds per 4”/10cm. Gauges based on final fabric.
Needles: US#7/4.5mm needles for body, main collar and sleeves. US#8/5mm to complete collar, US#5/3.75mm for cuffs. Or sizes needed for gauge. I suggest long circular needles for body and shorter circulars for collar and sleeves.
Sizes:
36(40.5,44,48,52.5)(56,60,64.5,68)”
91.5(102.75,111.75,122,133.25)(142.25,152.5,163.75,172.75)cm
Sizes reflect circumference around bust in final, blocked fabric. Shown with approx. 4”/10cm of positive ease.
Yardage:
1100(1200,1250,1300,1350)(1400,1500,1600,1700)yds
1005(1100,1145,1190,1235)(1280,1370,1465,1555)m
Above estimates include about 10% buffer. DK and laceweight held together requires the estimated amount for each strand. If using a single strand to knit your sweater, I suggest using a worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.
My plan with this design was to take a collared V-neck, pair it with bold texture, and knit it up in a soft, luxurious fabric. The delicate color and halo of this Sonder Yarn Co combination set the stage perfectly for my vision!!
Violet Fizz is not the least bit fussy, but it can turn a head and dress up an outfit. The little details, the simple, elegant cables, and the gorgeous fabric work beautifully together to create a special knit - without any complex cables or techniques.
I combined two sizes of open and closed twists with textured ribs for long easy lines that lean into the drape of the fabric. I then placed the patterns on the body so the V-neck comes out of the center cable, the edge details are crisp, and transitions flow beautifully from pattern to trim. Simple ribbing under sleeves and at sides allow for modification to the fit, and spots for easy adjustments are noted in the pattern. The neckline can also be lowered or raised, and the folded collar itself can be worked narrow or deeper if desired.
Violet Fizz is worked from the bottom up in the round, then split into front and back pieces which are worked flat to shoulders. The collar is picked up and shaped with a combination of short rows, increases, and a needle size switch.
Lastly, sleeves are picked up and worked in the round to cuff.
All cable patterns are both charted and written. Notes are included on how and where to modify things if desired.
Yarns (held together)
Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning DK (75% BFL, 25% Masham, 268yds/245m per 3.5oz/100g skein), Color Shhh.
Sonder Yarn Co. Halo (72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 459yds/420m per 1.75/50g skein), Color Brume.
If substituting yarn, swatch in pattern to check gauge, familiarize yourself with the motif, and to make sure the motif shows up in your yarn. My sample is worked with a DK and laceweight yarn held together. A heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn held alone may achieve this gauge as well. Use a solid or semi-solid colorway and a yarn with good stitch definition.
Gauge on larger gauge needle in pattern is approx. 22 sts and 28 rows/rounds per 4”/ 10cm. Each 17-st repeat of pattern is 3”/7.75cm wide, and the 11-st end section is 2”/5cm wide. Gauge in rib on larger gauge needle is 18 sts/28 rounds per 4”/10cm. Gauges based on final fabric.
Needles: US#7/4.5mm needles for body, main collar and sleeves. US#8/5mm to complete collar, US#5/3.75mm for cuffs. Or sizes needed for gauge. I suggest long circular needles for body and shorter circulars for collar and sleeves.
Sizes:
36(40.5,44,48,52.5)(56,60,64.5,68)”
91.5(102.75,111.75,122,133.25)(142.25,152.5,163.75,172.75)cm
Sizes reflect circumference around bust in final, blocked fabric. Shown with approx. 4”/10cm of positive ease.
Yardage:
1100(1200,1250,1300,1350)(1400,1500,1600,1700)yds
1005(1100,1145,1190,1235)(1280,1370,1465,1555)m
Above estimates include about 10% buffer. DK and laceweight held together requires the estimated amount for each strand. If using a single strand to knit your sweater, I suggest using a worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.
