Varling Sweater Mystyle

Varling Sweater Mystyle by Imke von Nathusius

What is Being Made

The Varling Sweater Mystyle is an adult-sized knitted sweater designed by Imke von Nathusius. This pattern represents the adult version of the Varling Sweater collection. The garment features a relaxed, boxy fit silhouette with a distinctive design approach that combines textured and smooth stitch patterns across different sections of the sweater.

Design Features and Construction Method

The Varling Sweater Mystyle employs a top-down construction method, worked in the round from the hem upwards. This approach allows for seamless integration of pattern elements and provides flexibility during fitting. The sweater's design strategically combines different stitch patterns to create visual interest and varied fabric textures.

The front and back panels showcase a beautiful textured seersucker stitch pattern, which creates a dimensional, gathered appearance characteristic of seersucker fabric. In contrast, the side panels are worked in stockinette stitch, providing a smoother, more refined finish. The sleeves are also executed in stockinette stitch, creating a tighter fit on the arms compared to the relaxed body.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Seersucker stitch pattern: Applied to the front and back panels to create the textured, dimensional effect
• Stockinette stitch: Used for the side panels and sleeves to provide contrast and a fitted appearance
• 3-needle bind-off: Employed to join shoulder seams together with a secure, professional finish
• Roll-edge finish: Applied to both the neckline and hem, creating a subtle, naturally curled edge detail
• In-the-round knitting: The primary construction method, allowing for seamless circular knitting from hem to underarm
• Bind-off at underarm: Stitches are bound off at the underarm to separate the body into distinct front and back sections
• Stitch pick-up: Stitches are picked up during construction for neckline finishing

Yarn and Materials

The Varling Sweater Mystyle is designed to work with DK weight or sport weight yarn, offering flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining consistent results. The pattern accommodates both yarn weights, allowing knitters to choose based on desired drape, finished fabric weight, and personal preference. Appropriate knitting needles in the correct size for your chosen yarn weight are required, along with a circular needle for working in the round.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience. The combination of working in the round, managing multiple stitch patterns simultaneously, and executing techniques such as the 3-needle bind-off requires foundational knitting knowledge and comfort with pattern reading.

Pattern Format and Usage

The Varling Sweater Mystyle is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern. This format allows for easy access and printing. The pattern is intended for personal, non-commercial use only, as specified by designer Imke von Nathusius. All rights are reserved by the designer.