The Belle Pullover, designed by Laura Zukaite, is a women’s sweater featuring a combination of stitch patterns: Diamond Stitch, Vertical Open Stitch, and 1×1 Twisted Rib. The design includes a unique double-layered scalloped collar. It is constructed from the bottom up in four pieces (two identical body pieces and two sleeves) which are then seamed. The collar is worked separately and then joined to the body. The pattern uses two different yarns from Yarnalia: WOOLY (worsted weight) for the main body and sleeves, and SKYLARK (fingering weight) for the collar details.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements:
- Finished Bust Circumference: 31 (36, 41, 46, 51.5, 56.5, 61.5, 66.5)” / 77 (90, 103, 115, 128, 141, 154, 166) cm
Materials Used:
- Yarn A: Yarnalia WOOLY (100% Superwash Wool, 219 yds/200 m per 100g): 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls in Hazelnut.
- Yarn B: Yarnalia SKYLARK (100% Superwash Wool, 350 yds/320 m per 100g): 1 ball in Hazelnut (for all sizes).
- Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) needles (or size to obtain gauge) for body and sleeves. US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular and straight needles for cuffs and collar.
- Notions: Stitch holders, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
- 22 sts x 22 rows = 4″/10cm in Diamond stitch pattern with Yarn A and larger needles, blocked.
- 24 sts x 24 rows = 4″/10cm in Vertical Open stitch pattern with Yarn B and smaller needles, blocked.
Free Pattern (this website requires log in to download the free pattern pdf
Stitch Guide:
- 1×1 Twisted Rib (flat, odd number of sts):
- Row 1 (RS): [K1tbl, p1], k1tbl.
- Row 2 (WS): [P1tbl, k1], p1tbl.
- Rep Rows 1-2.
- 1×1 Twisted Rib (in the round, even number of sts):
- All rnds: [K1tbl, p1] to end.
- Diamond Stitch Pattern (multiple of 14 sts + 1):
- Rows 1-16 are detailed in the pattern. Involves knits, purls, yarn overs, p3tog, k2tog, p2tog.
- Scallop Edge:
* Rows 1-6 are detailed in the pattern. Involves knits, purls, yarn overs, sssk, sl2-k1-p2sso and k3tog. - Vertical Open Stitch Pattern (multiple of 6 sts + 1):
- Row 1 (RS): *K1, yo, k1, sl2-k1-p2sso, k1, yo; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 2 (WS): Knit.
- Rep these 2 rows.
Pattern Notes:
- The Back and Front panels are identical and worked the same.
- The sleeves are worked flat and seamed.
- The Collar is constructed in two parts, a top scallop and a bottom scallop, which are joined.
Pattern Pieces:
- Body (Back and Front, identical): Worked from the bottom up, starting with 1×1 Twisted Rib, then transitioning to the Diamond Stitch Pattern. Armholes are shaped with decreases.
- Sleeves: Worked from the cuff up, starting with 1×1 Twisted Rib, then transitioning to the Diamond Stitch Pattern. Increases are worked to shape the sleeve, and armholes are shaped with decreases.
- Collar: Worked in two separate “scallop” pieces with Yarn B, then joined together. Vertical Open Stitch Pattern is worked after joining.
Finishing:
- Block all pieces.
- Sew side seams and sleeve seams.
- Attach sleeves to the body.
- Join the collar to the body by knitting stitches from the collar and body together, using one strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B held together.
- Work a final short ribbed section at the join with yarn A only.
- Weave in all ends.
Abbreviations: Standard abbreviations are used (a full list is provided in the pattern).
Additional Notes:
- The pattern is by Laura Zukaite.
- The yarn company is Yarnalia
- There is a note to ensure all yarn used come from the same dye lot.
