Shale Stitch Sweater Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Jo Allport
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Lace

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Suitable for intermediate knitters, recreate ocean waves with Jo Allport's classic ripple effect top.

Update a classic stitch pattern with crisp nautical shades and you’re onto a winner! We love this undulating effect created by shale stitch. The pattern combines groups of increases and decreases to make the curves. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it before, you’ll get the chance to practice when making your tension square. This pattern comes in ten different sizes so have a read through before you begin and highlight the relevant instructions to make them easier to follow.

Sizing

Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26)
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127)
Actual chest (cm): 94 (100, 106, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146)
Actual length to back neck (cm): 58 (60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71)
Actual underarm sleeve length (cm): 33 (35, 35, 35, 35, 36, 36, 37, 37, 37)

What you need

Yarn: Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK, shades (A) 3660 White, 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 100g balls, (B) 3667 Sky Blue, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) 100g balls, (C) 3095 Greek Blue, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) 100g balls
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Jo Allport is a knitwear designer based in Stirling, Scotland. Jo loves to draw inspiration from the Scottish countryside surrounding her home. Love this sweet? Make Jo's cabled beanie hat pattern to complete the look.

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