Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Silvia Pullover Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Silvia Pullover

Garment Overview

The Silvia Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, crafted as a classic pullover silhouette available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This easy-level pattern features a sophisticated lace detail that adds visual interest to the construction. The pullover is worked flat on straight needles and seamed together, making it an accessible project for knitters seeking to incorporate lace techniques into a wearable garment.

Finished Measurements

The Silvia Pullover is designed with the following finished bust measurements: 35½ inches (90cm) for Small, 39½ inches (100.5cm) for Medium, 43½ inches (110.5cm) for Large, 47½ inches (120.5cm) for XL, 51½ inches (131cm) for 2X, and 55½ inches (141cm) for 3X. The length ranges from 22½ inches (57cm) in the smallest size to 25 inches (63.5cm) in the largest size, providing versatility for different body types and style preferences.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create the finished pullover. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted in rows rather than in the round, and then seamed together to form the complete sweater. The construction follows a bottom-up approach, where the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the neckline. This method allows for easy adjustments to the garment length before binding off.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Silvia Pullover incorporates multiple stitch patterns to create its design. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing the classic smooth, V-textured knit fabric. The neckband and lower ribbing are worked in K1, P1 rib, an alternating knit-and-purl pattern that provides elasticity and a finished appearance at edges.

The signature design element is the lace pattern, which repeats over a multiple of ten stitches plus two edge stitches. The lace pattern is constructed across ten rows, featuring yarn overs paired with decreases (ssk and k2tog) that create openwork motifs. The decreases used throughout—K2tog (knit two stitches together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit)—are standard left-leaning and right-leaning decreases that maintain the integrity of the lace design while shaping the garment.

Construction Details

The back panel is cast on with 89 to 139 stitches depending on size, beginning with four rows of K1, P1 rib for a finished edge. The body is then worked in Stockinette stitch until the piece reaches 14½ inches from the cast-on edge. Armhole shaping is achieved by binding off stitches at the beginning of rows, followed by a series of decrease rows worked on right-side rows only, creating sloped armholes. The cap shaping continues with additional decreases worked every right-side row, with the number of decrease rows varying by size to accommodate the different proportions across the size range.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Silvia Pullover is designed to be knitted with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Olivia, a yarn composed of 100% merino wool. The yarn is supplied in hanks, with each hank weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and providing 109 yards (99 meters) of yardage. Yardage requirements range from 8 hanks for the Small size to 13 hanks for the 3X size, totaling approximately 872 yards for the smallest size and 1,417 yards for the largest size. The recommended color is #7041 medium grey, which provides a neutral base that allows the lace pattern to stand out visually.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern specifies size 7 (4.5mm) needles for the main body of the sweater. A pair of straight needles in this size is used for working the flat pieces, while a 16-inch (40cm) circular needle in the same size is employed for the neckband ribbing. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches (10cm) in Stock