Splatter Diamond Splatters in Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran - Free

Splatter Diamond Splatters Pullover Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Splatter Diamond Splatters is a classic pullover sweater designed by Lorna Miser and published by Cascade Yarns. This garment combines simple knit and purl stitches with the beautiful variegated colors of Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Splatter yarn to create a sophisticated etched appearance. The design is suitable for knitters with easy to intermediate skill levels and comes in five sizes ranging from Small to XX Large, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches to 52 inches.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve its elegant finished look. The primary construction method uses circular knitting needles to work the garment in the round, which creates seamless fabric and reduces finishing work. The pattern incorporates wrap and turn shaping, a short-row technique that allows the knitter to add shaping without increasing or decreasing stitches in traditional ways. This technique is particularly useful for creating fitted garment sections while maintaining stitch integrity. The pattern also utilizes the 3-needle bind off method, which is used to join two sets of live stitches together, creating a strong, finished seam that is often used for shoulder closures.

Stitches Used

The Splatter Diamond Splatters sweater relies on a limited but effective stitch palette. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric of the garment, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This classic stitch creates a smooth, uniform fabric with a characteristic V-shaped texture on the finished surface. Seed stitch is worked on an odd number of stitches and alternates single knit and purl stitches both horizontally and vertically, creating a textured, bumpy fabric that provides visual and tactile contrast. The combination of these two stitches, along with the natural color variations in the Splatter yarn, creates the distinctive etched appearance that defines this design.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Splatter, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn. Each skein weighs 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and yields 150 yards (137.5 meters). The yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 6 skeins, Medium and Large each require 7 skeins, X Large requires 8 skeins, and XX Large requires 10 skeins. The pattern specifies color #02 (Violet Quartz) for the photographed sample. The Superwash treatment makes this yarn machine-washable, adding practical durability to the finished garment.

Needles and Notions

The pattern is worked on US 9 (5.5mm) circular knitting needles measuring 16 inches in length. Additional notions required include stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and the beginning of rounds, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming if necessary. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch, and knitters are advised to check their gauge before beginning to ensure proper fit of the finished garment.