Precious Memory [Knitting Pattern - PDF]
Designed for Rosy Green Wool's Cheeky Merino Joy Precious Memory sweater, a beautifully textured knit in reverse stocking stitch using Rosy Green Wool Cheeky Merino Joy. Elegant Vikkel braids and slip stitch details shape the yoke, while softly flared sleeves and delicate ribbing finish the look. A timeless design perfect for everyday wear, ideal in Melange shades like Pure and Hazelnut—or your own favourite colour combination.
Short rows ensure a great fit before continuing in reverse stockinette for the body. The flared sleeves, shaped with decreases and increases, are finished with a delicate version of the slipped stitch rib seen at the hem.
Size: XS [S, M1, M2, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5]. Designed with 25-26 cm (10.25-11 in) positive ease at bust circumference.
Measurements: for bust circ. 28-30 [32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62]". Finished bust inclusive of to arm - 36 [41, 45, 49, 53, 56, 60, 64, 68]"
Yarn: Rosy Green Wool - Cheeky Merino Joy (100% softest organic Merino) 320 m (350 yds) per 100 g in colours Melange Pure (A): 3 [4, 4, 5, 5, 5. 6, 6, 7] skeins and Melange Hazelnut (B): 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round. 3.5 mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle. 3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: removable stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, darning needle.
Gauge: 26 sts x 48 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Garter St with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking. 25 sts x 35 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Slip Stitch Colourwork Pattern with 3.75 mm (US 5) needles after blocking. 24 sts x 35 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Rev St St with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking. 24 sts x 30 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Slipped Ribbing with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking.
Level of Difficulty: easy-medium
Format: PDF download
Description
Designed for Rosy Green Wool's Cheeky Merino Joy Precious Memory sweater, a beautifully textured knit in reverse stocking stitch using Rosy Green Wool Cheeky Merino Joy. Elegant Vikkel braids and slip stitch details shape the yoke, while softly flared sleeves and delicate ribbing finish the look. A timeless design perfect for everyday wear, ideal in Melange shades like Pure and Hazelnut—or your own favourite colour combination.
Short rows ensure a great fit before continuing in reverse stockinette for the body. The flared sleeves, shaped with decreases and increases, are finished with a delicate version of the slipped stitch rib seen at the hem.
Size: XS [S, M1, M2, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5]. Designed with 25-26 cm (10.25-11 in) positive ease at bust circumference.
Measurements: for bust circ. 28-30 [32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62]". Finished bust inclusive of to arm - 36 [41, 45, 49, 53, 56, 60, 64, 68]"
Yarn: Rosy Green Wool - Cheeky Merino Joy (100% softest organic Merino) 320 m (350 yds) per 100 g in colours Melange Pure (A): 3 [4, 4, 5, 5, 5. 6, 6, 7] skeins and Melange Hazelnut (B): 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round. 3.5 mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle. 3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: removable stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, darning needle.
Gauge: 26 sts x 48 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Garter St with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking. 25 sts x 35 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Slip Stitch Colourwork Pattern with 3.75 mm (US 5) needles after blocking. 24 sts x 35 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Rev St St with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking. 24 sts x 30 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over Slipped Ribbing with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking.
Level of Difficulty: easy-medium
Format: PDF download
