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Hayley Sweater

  • Feb 18, 2024
  • 2 min read

TEST KNITTING CALL


Deadline: 11th August 2024



Sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)


Actual garment size measured at the bust: 32” (36”, 40”, 44”, 48”) (52”, 56”, 60”, 64”) / 81cm (91cm, 101cm, 112cm, 122cm) (132cm, 142cm, 152cm, 162cm)


Choosing your size and fit: The stated measurements are for the actual garment, choose a size with your desired ease, at least 1”/2.5 cm positive ease is recommended, up to 4”/10cm positive ease will work.

 

Yarn: Sample knitted in Garthenor Beacons (135m/50g). Any yarn that meets the gauge may be used.


Yardage: 320 (350, 390, 430, 470) (500, 540, 580, 620) grams / 864 (945, 1053, 1161, 1269) (1350, 1458, 1566, 1674) metres

 

Needles: 3.5 mm & 4 mm circular needles and/or DPNs

 

Needle sizes are recommended, choose a size needed to achieve gauge, the smaller needle should be 0.5 mm smaller than the larger needle.

 

Gauge: 22 stitches & 30 rows per 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern on larger needles after blocking. If you find that your flat and in the round gauge differ a lot, check both a flat and in the round gauge swatch.


Notions: 2 spare cables or waste yarn to hold the back and shoulders, at least 1 sliding marker.


Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced. As this pattern is aimed at experienced knitters, instructions for specific special stitches are given, but general technique instructions are not given in this pattern, however all techniques are standard and tutorials can easily be found online. Techniques required for this pattern include: german short rows, cable knitting, knitting in the round, knitting from charted instructions, a folded hem, and picking up stitches.


Deadline: 11th August 2024





 
 
 

6 Comments


Captain Nio
8 hours ago

planliva is a great resource for sizing guidance, especially with that clear breakdown of positive ease. I'm curious how the Garthenor Beacons yarn feels in the finished sweater.

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Jul 19

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This Hayley Sweater pattern looks absolutely stunning love the detailed sizing and the textured cable design, it really gives it a premium feel. It seems like such a rewarding project for experienced knitters. The cozy yet stylish vibe honestly reminds me of Yellowstone Beth Dutton Clothes, effortlessly bold and perfect for cooler weather

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Sep 20, 2025

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I'm Iris, the designer behind hirismakes. I am a lover of nature and as well as a knitwear design I am also a neuroscientist, where I study the fundamental properties that make brains work. 

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