Local Meadow
Local Meadow
Lightweight, oversized, pullover knitting pattern
Local Meadow is deliciously soft, oversized, and graceful - a “look at me” sweater that’s just as ready for ‘Zoom business casual’ as a cozy evening on the couch.
This handknit pullover is your companion for lunch dates and bookstore trips, or any time you want to feel like the “most YOU” version of yourself. Lightweight fabric with just enough structure, a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, and a shaped cap to reduce fabric in the underarm - this sweater will be the most comfortable, wearable, sweater in your wardrobe.
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Credits
Tech Edit: Heather Storta
Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Model: Jennifer Parroccini
Testers: Tracey, Amy, Robin, Jenni, Amanda, Elizabeth Margaret, Boróka, Lili, Shari, Grace, Heleanna, Val
Craft
Craft
Knitting
Size Chart
Size Chart
Women's
Construction
Construction
Local Meadow is knit flat from the bottom up and seamed. Stitches are picked up for the neckline. The pattern includes modification notes for knitters who wish to work the body and sleeves in the round to the underarm.
Sizing
Sizing
• 10 sizes to fit a full bust size of 28 (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] (56, 60, 64, 68) inches / 71 (81, 91.5, 101.5) [112, 122, 132] (142, 152.5, 162.5, 173) cm
Yarn
Yarn
Knitting Niqabi Fingering Weight, 100% non-superwash, 4-ply merino, 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g skein
Yardage
Yardage
• 1675 (1900, 2200, 2300) (2450, 2600, 2725) (2850, 2950, 3100) yards
• 1530 (1740, 2010, 2100) (2240, 2380, 2490) (2610, 2700, 2830) meters
• 4 (5, 6, 6) (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge
Gauge
28 sts and 36 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles. 28 sts and 46 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Grid Stitch with size A needles.
Needles and Notions
Needles and Notions
• Needle Size A: US size 3 / 3.25 mm
• Needle Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm, or one size smaller than size A
• Needle Size C: US size 1 / 2.25 mm, or two sizes smaller than size A
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle (optional)
• Tapestry needle
Special Techniques
Special Techniques
• Working cables
• Working directional shaping
• Picking up and knitting
• Seaming
• Sewing a tubular bind-off
• Reading knitting (recognizing a knit and a purl on the needle)