{"product_id":"helen-sweater-knitting-pattern","title":"Helen Sweater","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Helen Sweater – Vintage-Inspired Knitting Pattern\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little vintage romance, knitted for today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick look details:\u003cbr\u003eSizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (28\" - 62\" or 71cm - 158cm bust circumference)\u003cbr\u003eNeedles: 2.75mm,3.25mm (US 2,3)\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate - there are some complicated elements to the pattern that a beginner will struggle with, but more experienced knitters will cope with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Helen. A beautifully feminine, vintage-inspired sweater filled with the sort of details that make a hand knitted sweater feel truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith her fitted silhouette, gently puffed elbow-length sleeves and wonderfully tactile bobble pattern detailing, Helen takes her inspiration from the elegant knitwear of the past, but has been designed and written for the modern knitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe's the sweater to wear tucked into a favourite skirt or high-waisted trousers, dressed up for afternoon tea, or simply thrown on with jeans when you fancy adding a little vintage charm to an ordinary day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd although Helen might \u003cem\u003elook\u003c\/em\u003e rather intricate, don't let all those beautiful bobbles fool you…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe's an immensely satisfying knit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA sweater full of beautiful details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe real star of Helen is her gorgeous textured stitch pattern. Delicate fan motifs and bobbles travel across the body, with the detailing continuing onto those lovely puffed sleeves to create texture from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTurn around and there's still something to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's exactly the sort of knitting I love: interesting enough to keep your needles and your brain busy, while creating a garment you'll want to keep stopping to admire as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe deeper ribbed hem draws the sweater gently in at the waist, while the shorter sleeves and softly structured shoulders give Helen her unmistakably vintage silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWear her alone or pop a pretty collared blouse underneath for an extra dose of vintage loveliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for different bodies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the most important parts of developing Helen was making sure I didn't only see her on \u003cem\u003emy\u003c\/em\u003e body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pattern has been test knitted across a range of sizes, and seeing each tester's Helen come to life has been one of my favourite parts of the whole process. The Helen Sweater is available in sizes XS - 5XL, which is from a 28\" - 62\" bust!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI've included detailed sizing and finished garment information within the pattern so you can choose the fit and amount of ease that's right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eChoosing your yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor my original Helen, I went stash diving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI used \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bendigowoollenmills.com.au\/products\/luxury-4-ply?variant=47141151146151\" title=\"Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4-ply wool\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4-ply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a beautifully soft 100% wool yarn, in the colour \u003cem\u003eRose Petals\u003c\/em\u003e. It turned out to be a wonderful match for Helen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou certainly don't need to use the same yarn, but after working with my test knitters I do have one piece of advice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose something relatively smooth, soft and not too grippy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA smooth fingering\/4-ply yarn allows Helen's textured stitches and bobbles to really shine—and makes those bobbles rather more cooperative should you ever need to frog a section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome of my testers found that grippier yarns, particularly Shetland blends, had a tendency to lock the fibres together around the bobbles and made frogging frustrating! So when you're standing in front of a wall of beautiful yarn trying to decide what Helen should become, remember:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth. Soft. Not too grippy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen comes the much more difficult decision…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour will you knit yours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor extra guidance, make sure you sign-up to the mailing list so that you receive helpful Helen emails once you order!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sitting Pretty Knits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65944491000157,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/0722\/3133\/files\/IMG_6866_c67d97b6-94d8-4fef-9e8d-bc823da093e1.jpg?v=1789642952","url":"https:\/\/sittingprettyknits.com\/products\/helen-sweater-knitting-pattern","provider":"Sitting Pretty Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}