Louisa Harding Amour Jumper Knitting Pattern

Louisa Harding Amour Knitted Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Louisa Harding Amour is a knitted sweater available in five size options, with finished bust measurements ranging from 79 cm (31 inches) to 122 cm (48 inches). This design features a classic pullover construction with coordinated front and back panels, set-in sleeves, and a finished length of approximately 48.5 to 53.5 cm (19 to 21 inches) depending on size. The sweater is photographed in Cassia shade 123 Jade and is designed for intermediate to advanced knitters.

Construction Techniques

The Amour sweater employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the finished pieces together. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and detailed stitch pattern placement throughout the garment.

Stitch Patterns and Lace Details

This design showcases lace knitting as a prominent decorative feature. The pattern includes a distinctive heart lace motif worked over 16 rows using a combination of yarn overs, knit stitches, purl stitches, and decreases (K2tog and P2tog) to create openwork patterns. The lace section is framed by garter stitch borders and stockinette stitch sections, which provide structure and contrast to the delicate lace work. The pattern incorporates strategic yarn over sequences (yo) to create the characteristic eyelet and openwork effects typical of lace knitting. Special attention is given to shaping armholes, necklines, and sleeve heads, with instructions to avoid working incomplete eyelet patterns during these critical shaping rows.

Materials and Tools

The Amour sweater requires 8 to 10 balls of 50g yarn depending on size selection. The design calls for two pairs of knitting needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) needles for initial cast-on and ribbed sections, and 4 mm (US 6) needles for the main body and lace pattern work. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows to a 10 cm (4 inch) square measured over patterned stockinette stitch using the 4 mm needles, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished garment.

Pattern Structure Overview

The pattern begins with casting on between 143 and 223 stitches depending on size, followed by a decorative decrease and increase row that creates an initial eyelet detail. Garter stitch sections provide a stable foundation, while the transition to stockinette stitch and heart lace patterning forms the main visual interest of the sweater. The lace pattern repeats are carefully calculated to fit the width of the garment, with specific instructions for maintaining pattern integrity during armhole and neckline shaping.