Free U.S. shipping on retail orders over $125
Lowenna Kit
Lowenna is a celebration of spring colors, combining bright blooms, stripes and corrugated rib. Designed by Mary Henderson the pattern features stunning all-over stranded colorwork, a relaxed fit, and striped sleeves.
“I was inspired by spring flowers for this design, and used deep hues for the big flowers, and brighter...
Choose your colorway
Choose your size
Skill level
Intermediate
Intermediate knitting patterns are aimed at knitters who have a solid understanding of fundamental techniques and are ready for more challenging patterns. Knitters at this level are expected to be comfortable reading patterns, working with a variety of needle types, and executing more advanced techniques such as cables, lace work, detailed construction methods or intarsia. These patterns require reading complex charts or instructions, offering knitters the chance to refine their skills and explore creative, sophisticated designs.
Description
Lowenna is a celebration of spring colors, combining bright blooms, stripes and corrugated rib. Designed by Mary Henderson the pattern features stunning all-over stranded colorwork, a relaxed fit, and striped sleeves.
“I was inspired by spring flowers for this design, and used deep hues for the big flowers, and brighter sparks for the smaller ones,” explains Mary. “The borders are in a garter stitch corrugated rib, which gives a bit of weight to the drape, and the stranded colorwork gives body-hugging warmth. The front and back are worked separately - no steeking to avoid bulk and possible unravelling due to the silk content of this fibre blend.”
The front and back ribbed hems are worked separately in rows, then joined to work in the round to the armhole. At the armhole, the front and back are divided and worked in rows: the back is worked first, then the front with neck shaping. The shoulders are cast off together using a three-needle cast-off. The neckband is finished with a garter stitch stripe worked in the round. The sleeves are picked up around the armhole and knitted to the cuff.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) – 14–20 hanks.
Colors:
Photographs show the sweater in the shades Sand (Col A), Jack Pine (Col B), Yellow Birch (Col C), Blueberry (Col D), Summersweet (Col E), Rosebay (Col F) and Orange Storm (Col G).
Sizes and measurements:
XXS (XS: S: M: L: 1XL: 2XL: 3XL: 4XL: 5XL)
The given sizes are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 81 [86: 91: 97: 102: 107: 112: 117: 122: 127] cm (32 [34: 36: 38: 40: 42: 44: 45: 48: 50] in)
Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 85 [90: 95: 100: 105: 110: 115: 120: 125: 130] cm (33.5 [35.5: 37.5: 39.5: 41.5: 43.5: 45.25: 47.25: 49.25: 51.25] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 53 (53: 53: 58: 58: 58: 58: 58: 58: 58) cm [20.75 (20.75: 20.75: 22.75: 22.75: 22.75: 22.75: 22.75: 22.75: 22.75) in] - Please note the back hem is slightly longer than the front hem.
Photographs show the sample knit in size M on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).
Recommended ease:
Designed with 3–4 cm (1–2 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Kit contains:
Needles and notions required:
-
Two sets of 4mm (US 6) 60–100cm circular needles
-
4mm (US 6) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
-
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
-
Stitch markers
-
Stitch holders or waste yarn
-
Darning needle