Foxglove Stitch Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women. Designed to fit busts from 81-97 cm (32-38 inches), the pattern provides clear measurements for length and sleeve seams, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit. The use of various needle sizes allows for the necessary tension adjustments to achieve the perfect drape and stitch definition.

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter eager to experiment with complex textures or an adventurous beginner ready to tackle a rewarding project, this sweater offers a delightful journey through yarn and stitch. The interplay of the sturdy chevron and the delicate foxglove motif promises a garment that is both a joy to knit and a pleasure to wear.

The highly textured stitch pattern gives this simple slash neck sweater the designer look.

MATERIALS

Handspun – worsted tops
8 threads per cm – single ply
21 threads per in. – single ply

Commercial equivalent – double knitting (thick)
4 threads per cm
10 threads per in.

Handspun yarn
500 g space dyed worsted tops (see chapter 6)
1 pot each Dylon cold water dye shades:
A20 Radiant Pink, A3 Lilac, A11 Tahiti Rose and A19 Purple Vine random dyed

Commercial yarn
10(11) x 40 g balls Georges Picaud No. 1 Country Chiné.
Note I have used this lovely yarn as a means of suggesting ways of arriving at similar colours by space dyeing and Navajo plying. The commercial yarn may have been space dyed but was not Navajo plyed.

Pair each 4 mm (8), 4½ mm (7), 5 mm (6) and 5½ mm (5) knitting needles

MEASUREMENTS

To fit bust 81-86(91-97) cm
[32-34(36-38) in.]
Note for the larger size 91-97 cm [36-38 in.] increase needle size to 4½ mm and 5½ mm.
Length from top of shoulder 52(57) cm [20½(22½) in.]
Sleeve seam 46(51) cm [18(20) in.]

TENSION

18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm [4 in.] over patt on 5 mm needles.

The Heart of the Design: Playful Patterns:
This isn’t just a basic knit; it’s a canvas for two distinct and engaging stitch patterns:

1. The Chevron Pattern: A timeless classic, the chevron creates a dynamic zig-zag texture that adds visual interest and a rhythmic flow to the fabric. It’s an engaging repeat that keeps your needles clicking and the design evolving with every row.
2. The Foxglove Pattern: Prepare for a touch of lace-like artistry! The Foxglove pattern introduces a captivating openwork motif, featuring explicit “cast on” stitches that create a beautiful, almost sculptural effect. This section will add an airy, delicate counterpoint to the more solid fabric, making the garment truly stand out.

BACK AND FRONT (both alike)

With 4 mm or 4½ mm needles, cast on 65 sts and work 8 cm [3 in.] in twisted rib (knit into the back of every knit st, P1).
Change to 5 mm or 5½ mm needles and inc every 3rd st 21 times across row. [86 sts]
P 1 row.
Now proceed in patt as follows:

CHEVRON PATTERN

Rows 1-6 Beg with P row, st st.
7th row K2, *K2tog, K3, yf, K1, yf, K3, K2tog, rep from * to last 7 sts, K2tog, K3, yf, K2.
8th row P.
9th-12th rows Rep 7th and 8th rows twice.
These 12 rows form patt.

FOXGLOVE PATTERN

1st row P7, *cast on 8 sts, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
2nd row K3, * K4, P8, rep from * to last 7 sts, K7.
3rd row P7, * K8, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
4th row K3, * K4, P8, rep from * to last 7 sts, K7.
5th row P7, * S11, K1, psso, K4, K2tog, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
6th row K3, * K4, P6, rep from * to last 7 sts, K7.
7th row P7, * S11, K1, psso, K2, K2tog, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
8th row K3, * K4, P4, rep from * to last 7 sts, K7.
9th row P7, * S11, K1, psso, K2tog, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
10th row K3, * K4, P2, rep from * last 7 sts, K7.
11th row P7, * K2tog, P4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
12th row K3, * K4, P1, rep from * to last 7 sts, K7.
13th row P7, * K2tog, P3, rep from * to last 4 sts, P4,

14th row K.
These 14 rows form patt.
Next row P.
Rep chevron patt rows 1-12 incl.
P 1 row.
K 1 row.
Rep foxglove patt rows 1-14 incl then chevron patt rows 1-12 incl.
Next row St st 4 rows, beg with P row.
Rep foxglove patt rows 1-14 then chevron patt rows 1-12.
Next row K.
Next row P.
Change to 4 mm or 4½ mm needles and work in twisted rib for 5 cm [2 in.].
Cast off loosely.

SLEEVES

Using 4 mm or 4½ mm needles, cast on 45 sts and work in twisted rib for 8 cm [3 in.].
Change to 5 mm or 5½ mm needles and work inc row as follows:
K3, inc into next and every alt st across row to last 3 sts, K3. [65sts]
Next row P.
Proceed in patt as follows:

CHEVRON PATTERN

Rows 1-6 Beg with P row, st st
7th row K5, *K2tog, K3, yf, K1, yf, K3, K2tog, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
8th row P.
9th-12th rows Rep 7th and 8th rows twice.
These 12 rows form patt.

FOXGLOVE PATTERN

1st row P5, * cast on 8 sts, P4, rep from * to end.
2nd row K4, P8, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
3rd row P5, *K8, P4, rep from * to end.
4th row As 2nd row.

5th row P5, * Sl1, K1, psso, K4, K2tog, P4, rep from * to end.
6th row K4, P6, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
7th row P5, * Sl1, K1, psso, K2, K2tog, P4, rep from * to end.
8th row K4, P4, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
9th row P5, * Sl1, K1, psso, K2tog, P4, rep from * to end.
10th row K4, P2, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
11th row P5, * K2tog, P4, rep from * to end.
12th row K4, P1, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
13th row P5, * K2tog, P3, rep from * to end.
14th row K.
These 14 rows form patt.
Next row P.
Next row K.
Rep chevron patt rows 1-12 incl.
P 1 row.
K 1 row.
Rep foxglove patt rows 1-14 then chevron patt rows 1-12.
Next row P.
Next row K.
Next row Rep foxglove patt rows 1-14 incl and chevron patt rows 1-12 incl.
Next row K.
Next row P.
Cast off loosely.

TO MAKE UP

Sew shoulder seams leaving 22 cm [8¾ in.] for neck opening.
Place centre of cast off edge of sleeve to shoulder and sew sleeves neatly into position.
Join side and sleeve seams.

Knitting Abbreviations List

• alt = alternate
• beg = beginning
• cm = centimetre(s)
• dec = decrease
• foll = following
• inc = increase
• incl = inclusive
• in. = inch(es)
• K = knit
• K1 = knit 1 stitch
• K2tog = knit 2 stitches together (a right-leaning decrease)
• mm = millimetre(s)
• P = purl
• P1 = purl 1 stitch
• patt = pattern
• psso = pass slipped stitch over
• rep = repeat
• rem = remaining
• R(S) = row(s)
• S1 = slip 1 stitch
• S11 (Sl1) = slip 1 stitch (often interpreted as “slip 1 purlwise” unless otherwise specified, but for SSK-like decreases, it’s usually slip 1 knitwise)
• Sl1, K1, psso = slip 1 stitch (knitwise), knit the next stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch (a left-leaning decrease, similar to SSK – slip, slip, knit)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• st st = stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side)
• Tog = together
• yf = yarn forward (bring yarn to front between needles, then over right needle to back for next knit stitch, creating a yarn over (YO) increase)
• YO = yarn over (implied by ‘yf’ in this pattern, it creates an increase)
• * to * = repeat instructions between asterisks as indicated