Product Description
It was always there, the favorite flannel. Reliable and trustworthy, like the old car in the driveway. Waiting to be thrown on for anevening with a new novel on pizza night. For a few hours in the yard playing fetch with the dog. Perfectly tailored, it was a transition piece. Layered over a button down with crisp details and a pop of texture for a quick trip into the city, or sleeves shoved up so hands could work. Dependable drape, clean rib and a dash of brioche at the collar. This sweater, this sweater was special. Simultaneously new, simultaneously familiar, and always befitting.
Justin's Flannel Knit Sweater by Alicia Plum
Garment Overview
Justin's Flannel is a top-down knit sweater designed by Alicia Plum, available in nine sizes ranging from 36.5 inches to 68.5 inches finished chest measurement. This beginner-friendly knitting project is intended to be worn with 2 inches of positive ease, allowing for comfortable layering and movement. The sweater is constructed using a combination of flat and circular knitting techniques, making it an excellent introduction to seamless garment construction for knitters new to sweater projects.
Construction Techniques
The sweater is worked from the top down, beginning with flat knitting to establish the neckline shaping and upper body structure. Once the neckline shaping is completed, the work transitions to circular knitting, joining the front and back pieces to continue in the round. This method eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. The pattern requires knitters to slip stitch markers throughout the project to track shaping points and pattern repeats, ensuring consistent stitch placement and ease increases.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The primary stitch used in Justin's Flannel is stockinette stitch, worked on the larger needles at a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters). This classic knit stitch creates a smooth, refined fabric with a V-shaped texture on the right side, making it an ideal choice for showcasing the subtle qualities of the yarn. The stockinette base provides a clean canvas that allows the natural characteristics of the wool to be the focal point of the finished garment.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Justin's Flannel is designed to be knit using Julie Asselin Nurtured yarn, a 100% wool fiber that offers warmth and durability. The yarn is available at a weight of 130 yards per 2 ounces (57 grams), classified as aran weight. Total yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 1100 yards for the smallest size to 2075 yards for the largest size. The yarn's fiber content and yardage per weight are carefully calculated to ensure proper drape and fit across all nine size options.
Needles and Notions
The pattern calls for two sizes of circular needles to create proper gauge and fabric density. US 8 (5 mm) needles are used for the main body where the stockinette stitch is worked at the specified gauge, while US 6 (4.0 mm) needles are used for ribbed sections that require a tighter gauge. Circular needles should measure 32 inches (80 centimeters) or longer to accommodate the full circumference of the sweater as it expands during construction. Knitters who prefer magic loop technique may use the longer circular needles for all sections; alternatively, coordinating double-pointed needles (DPNs) are recommended for those working small circumferences in the round without magic looping.
Additional notions required for completion include four stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, stitch holders or spare yarn for securing stitches temporarily during construction, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends after the sweater is complete. These basic notions are standard supplies in most knitter's collections.
Sizing and Finished Measurements
Nine size options are provided, with finished chest measurements of 36.5, 41, 44.5, 49, 52.5, 56, 60.5, 65, and 68.5 inches (92.5, 104, 113, 124, 133, 142, 153.5, 165, and 174 centimeters). Detailed finished measurements for all body dimensions are provided on page 8 of the pattern, allowing knitters to select the size that best matches their intended fit and body measurements. The pattern notes that the size 44-inch model is pictured with 4 inches of positive ease, demonstrating how the garment appears when worn with additional room beyond the standard 2-inch ease recommendation.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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