Chunky Velvet Top - Downloadable Knitting Pattern
The KNIT SAFARI Chunky Velvet Top is easy to knit and easy to wear! Perfect for throwing on with jeans and a camisole for day, or pairing with a pleated mini and heels for the evening, this chenille knit jumper adds a splash of modern luxury to your knitted wardrobe.
The Chunky Velvet Top is a DIY knitting pattern for an oversized velvet sweater, knitted seamlessly bottom-up, from the hem to the underarms, with a gently dipped back hem. The bell sleeves and wide, comfortable neckline keep this chenille knit jumper on-trend and timeless.
FIT:
The Chunky Velvet Top is an oversized fit, with a comfy body and oversized balloon sleeves.
The model is a UK size 10-12 and is wearing the Chunky Velvet Top in size medium.
SIZES: Extra Small (to fit bust 28-30”), Small (to fit bust 32-34”), Medium (to fit bust 36-38”) and Large (to fit bust 40-42”) and Extra Large (to fit bust 44-46”)
YARN:
500 (550, 600, 650, 725m) of a Bulky velvet or chenille yarn, with 7 wpi (yarn estimates are approximate)
Can't find this yarn near you, or not sure if the yarn in your stash will work? We always recommend that you knit a test swatch to check your gauge before starting out, and finding the right combination of needle size and type and yarn to match the gauge in the pattern.
TOOLS:
- 6mm circular knitting needles with 100cm cable
- 2 stitch markers
- Stitch holder or waste yarn (optional)
- Yarn sewing needle
TECHNIQUES:
- Casting on (I like the Long Tail Cast On technique)
- 1x1 Rib Stitch
- Increasing stitches
- Decreasing stitches
- Knitting in the round and flat
- Seaming pieces together using an invisible seaming technique
- Pick up and knit stitches
- Casting off
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
LANGUAGE: English
Please note: This product is a downloadable knitting pattern. As soon as your payment is processed, you will see the download links to get the PDF pattern you have purchased. Don’t worry if you miss this, you will also receive the download link by email!