Hello, my sweet! This week, I have a simple, flower inspired, knitted sweater that is perfect for sunny Spring days or for layering in cooler weather! I hope you’ll enjoy reading more about it.
Nightshade was designed by Debi Maige. When asked about this design, Debi said, “This is a simple but effective tee that’s worked bottom up. The top begins with a sweet flower bud ribbing, which looks very much like the Nightshade flower, followed by lots of mindless stockinette stitch that’s knitted in the round until you get to the armhole. Then, sleeves are worked and added in, and the raglan decreases begin. The final touch is a simple crewneck. The unique property of the Nublado DK yarn creates the most interesting shading, which brings the simplicity of this piece to a whole new level of wonderful!”
This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include reading charts, cables, decreases, German Short Rows, and garment sizing.
Nightshade was made with our new Nublado DK, which is a beautiful DK weight yarn. In Spanish, Nublado means ‘cloudy.’ This super unique, Limited Edition yarn has a frothy, heathered appearance due to the Merino wool being whipped around and throughout the undyed cotton core, which creates a subtle, tufted halo. This yarn is a blend of 80% Pima cotton and 20% Merino wool with 273 yds/250 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein.
The sample shown here was knitted with color Uva Nublado DK and is a size Small modeled on a 34″ (86 cm) bust with 4″ (10 cm) of positive ease. The pattern is offered in sizes XS – 5XL, and you’ll need three to seven skeins, depending on the size you select. If you wish to add length to the torso, you will need additional yarn.
Because Nublado DK is a Limited Edition yarn, be sure to order all you need for your project. When this yarn is gone, it’s gone for good!
We made a video showing how to work the special stitches used in this pattern. Take a look!
The pattern contains written and charted instructions, and you will need to be able to read a chart to make this sweater.
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XOXOXO Chandi
This is the sweater pattern I’ve ben searching for and couldn’t find! I am so excited to start it.
And my favorite flower (this year) is the strawflower. So many colors, so many types.
This looks like a great easy, summer top or tee. I love carnations because they last long and the smell is easy on the nose!.
I live this pattern, but my hesitation comes in when I get the part when you finish your sleeves I always get stuck is thier a tutorial? Thank you
I am making this lpattern with your lovely yarn! In row 10 of the chart, there is a symbol that sat says K3. Does that mean knit 3 into 1 stitch? Also, I have the same question as Juls- is there a video for joining the sleeves with the 2 needles.
Thank you!
Hi Eunice, thank you for your question. I’m happy to help. That symbol means to just knit 3 stitches. Since you created 3 the row before and will decrease those 3 the next row you will just knit them in row 10. I hope this makes sense.
Regarding your other question. We don’t have a video on how to join the sleeves with the body. I’d suggest to look for videos on Youtube on that. I’m sorry I don’t have a better answer for that.
Have a nice day! – Johanna
Thank you Johanna! Love the pattern. I’ll figure the sleeves, I’ve just never done it with 2 needles. Love learning new techniques!
Hello,
I’m nearing the end of making this and I’m struggling with the neck shaping. I downloaded the updated version of the pattern, but I’m still confused. The part I’m struggling with is nearing the end of the double stitches and says, “Rep last two rows until you reach the 2 sts that form the front sleeve raglan, finishing with a WS row and making the turn 4 sts before the DS, turn.
Next Row (RS): Make DS and k across to 4 sts before the DS, turn.
Next Row (WS): Make DS and p across to DS, turn.
Next Row (RS): Make DS and k across to DS, turn.
Rep last 2 rows until you reach the 2 sts that form the back sleeve raglan and finishing with a WS row, turn.”
I specifically cannot figure out the first part, “Rep last two rows until you reach the 2 sts that form the front sleeve raglan, finishing with a WS row and making the turn 4 sts before the DS, turn.” I have asked some of my knitter friends and they couldn’t figure it out either. Is there another way to explain it? Do I only repeat it up to the two stitches of the raglan or do I go all the way around the sweater? Am I supposed to end up with a lot of DSs? My friends said they’ve never had more than a few DSs in a sweater and this looks like a lot. Please help! I’m loving this sweater and really want to finish so I can wear it. Thank you!!!
Hi Heather, thank you for your message. I’m happy to help with that. Please give me a bit of time to familiarize myself with the pattern and I hope I’ll be able to help with that.
I’ll be in touch. Have a nice day! – Johanna
Hi Heather, thank you for your patience.
For the neck shaping you will go around almost the entire sweater to make the double stitches and yes, you will end up with a lot of them. You will repeat those 2 Rows until you have a DS 2 sts before the raglan stitches (in the front body section). Then you will do the next DS sts in the sleeve section until you reach the next raglan sts.
To be honest I’d suggest to email us via the contact form at https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/ so we can share a picture with you which will make it more clear.
I’m sorry I’m not of more help right now but I’m sure we can figure it out once you email us and we can share the additional details.
There is also a long post about it in the Facebook group that could be helpful regarding the short row section. Pam shared the picture I’m referring to in the comments. You can find the thread here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359155692814809/search/?q=nightshade
Have a great day! – Johanna