San Donato Sweater
Discover the beauty of intricate design with our stunning rolled neckline sweater, featuring stranded colourwork that beautifully captures the essence of a twelfth-century mosaic pavement found in the Basilica of Santa Maria e San Donato on the enchanting Venetian island of Murano. This knitted masterpiece is crafted seamlessly in the round and top-down, allowing for a customizable fit with options for short or long sleeves and an optional side shaping for an exaggerated A-line silhouette.
Gauge: Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of 18.5 stitches and 24.5 rounds to 10cm/4in.
Sizes: This pattern offers an extensive range of sizes, from 1 to 11, designed to fit bust measurements from 75cm/30in to 159cm/63.5in with generous positive ease of 7.5-15cm/3-6in. Be sure to refer to the detailed schematic available in our photos to select your ideal size. Our samples showcase size 3 for your reference.
Yarn: We recommend using Ullcentrum 3-ply, made from 100% premium wool, featuring 200m/219yd per 100g skein. Check our photographs for specific yarn requirements for both the short and long-sleeved versions of this stunning sweater.
Needles and Notions: Gather your materials! You will need 4.5mm/US 7 needles (or a size that meets your gauge) suitable for small, medium, and large circumference knitting. We suggest using a 40cm/16in circular needle for the top of the yoke, an 80cm/32in circular needle for the body, and a set of DPNs or a long circular needle for the magic loop method for the sleeves. It’s advisable to use similar needles one size smaller for the neck and ribbing. Don't forget essential notions like stitch holders, a tapestry needle, and 2 stitch markers to aid in your knitting journey.
Embrace your creativity and challenge yourself with this elegant sweater pattern that not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of historical artistry to your wardrobe. Perfect for knitters of all levels looking to create a unique and stylish piece. Download this pattern today and begin your knitting adventure!
