Queensland Collection Nadin Sweater Knitting Pattern

Queensland Collection Nadin Sweater

Design Overview

The Nadin Sweater is a knitted pullover design by Claudia Wersing, available in five sizes ranging from Small to XX-Large to fit bust measurements of 33 to 49 inches (84 to 124 centimeters). This garment features a classic construction with shaped neckline shaping, set-in sleeves, and reverse stockinette stitch detailing that creates a refined, textured appearance.

What Is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater with a crew neckline and long sleeves. The finished bust measurements range from 38 to 53½ inches (96 to 136 centimeters), with a length to shoulder of 21 to 22½ inches (53 to 57 centimeters). The design includes button closures—three buttons total—integrated into the garment construction for both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Nadin Sweater employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Neckline shaping: The front edge is shaped using strategic cast-off decreases, removing 3 stitches once, 2 stitches twice, and 1 stitch three times at alternating rows along the neck edge to create a fitted neckline.
• Sleeve cap shaping: The sleeve top is shaped through a series of graduated cast-offs—beginning with 5 stitches at both ends, progressing through 3, 2, and 1 stitch decreases—to create a smooth cap that fits properly into the armhole.
• Sleeve increases: Sleeves are increased at both ends using a combination of increases worked at every 8th row and every 6th row intervals, depending on size, to achieve proper sleeve width and length.
• Ribbing and texture work: The design incorporates 2/2 rib stitch at the cuff area and uses reverse stockinette stitch as the primary fabric texture throughout the body and sleeves.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches executed with precision:

• 2/2 Rib Stitch: Used at the sleeve cuffs for 3 inches (8 centimeters), this stitch alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches to create an elastic, fitted edge.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch: The primary fabric stitch used throughout the body and sleeves between the selvedge stitches. This stitch is worked by purling on the right side and knitting on the wrong side, creating a smooth, textured appearance with horizontal bumps visible on the front of the garment.
• Garter Stitch (implied): Selvedge stitches are maintained throughout for clean edges.

Materials and Tools

The Nadin Sweater requires specific materials to achieve the intended gauge and finished appearance:

• Yarn: Queensland Collection Kathmandu DK 100 in shade 25 Lavender. The pattern requires 4 to 5 hanks of 100 grams each, depending on size selected (4 hanks for Small, Medium, and Large; 5 hanks for X-Large and XX-Large).
• Knitting Needles: One pair of size US 7/4.5mm straight or double-pointed needles for working flat pieces, and one size US 7/4.5mm circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 centimeters) long for seamless construction or joining pieces.
• Notions: Three buttons for closure details.

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches (10 centimeters) over reverse stockinette stitch using size US 7/4.5mm knitting needles. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge before beginning the project. The five available sizes accommodate a range of body measurements, with finished bust sizes ranging from 38 to 53½ inches (96 to 136 centimeters).