A quick one from me to share my latest design for Knitting Magazine – this vintage-inspired lace sweater!
I love working with lace, but upon getting the chance to add interesting details or structural elements I couldn’t help but chop off one side of the jumper ;-). Many off-the-shoulder sweaters are based on a boat neck shape, so I thought, what if I just do things a little bit differently? I then used one of my all-time favourite lace panels (you might recognise it from Frosted Flowers), added a little bit of texture with little lacy rib panels, and there it was – my swatch was complete.
The main challenge was getting the neckband just right: not too high or the off-shoulder becomes redundant; not too low or the jumper becomes a little indecent. Happily, I think it worked well. It will be interesting (not to mention exciting!) to see how people respond to my idea. The truth is in the knitting!
I would love to buy a copy of your pattern for the Asymmetrical lace sweater! Do you have it available?
Hi Sandra! Thank you; I’m glad you like the sweater. Unfortunately I don’t have it available yet, but hope to find the time to do so later this year. If you’re not in a huge rush, I will let you know when it’s ready. All the best, Natalie
Please let me know when you have it available
Hi! I would love to buy this pattern! Is it available?
Hi Shauna,
Thank you for getting in touch – the pattern isn’t available for purchase yet, but I hope to have it and my other designs ready later this year. I will announce it on this site and on Ravelry when they are; if you’d like to be notified, please sign up/follow the blog and you’ll get the news straight away. Best wishes, Natalie