Product Description
"Gracie-pie” is a slim - fitting sweater/tunic perfect for those wee girly girls. A simple easy to follow eye catching lace stitch, and a button band at the rear of the neck, makes “Gracie-pie” a perfect knit for those beginners wanting to expand their knitting, and complex enough to keep experienced knitters interested! It is named after my precious wee girl, who is the last of 5 and will always be mummy’s baby.
Gracie-pie is a perfect knit for beginners wanting to build on their skills, it is a sister pattern to the Chloe Slouch
Gracie-pie is written in sizes with yardage suggestions as follows: (yards/meters) 19" 360/330 20" 405/370 21" 471/430 22" 547/500 23" 580/530 24" 613/560 25" 645/590 26" 657/600 27" 689/630 Please note: all yardages are approximate
Gracie-Pie Knitted Sweater/Tunic by Hollyberry Designs
What Is Being Made
Gracie-Pie is a slim-fitting knitted sweater and tunic designed specifically for young girls. This downloadable knitting pattern offers a versatile garment that works beautifully as either a sweater or tunic-length piece, with sizing options ranging from 12-18 months through 8 years old. The design accommodates actual chest measurements from 19 inches (47.5cm) to 27 inches (67.5cm), making it suitable for a wide range of children's sizes. The garment features a distinctive button band at the rear of the neck, adding both functional closure and design detail to this charming piece.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Gracie-Pie employs intermediate-level knitting techniques that balance accessibility for beginners seeking to expand their skills with enough complexity to engage experienced knitters. The sweater showcases a simple, eye-catching lace stitch as its primary design element, creating visual interest throughout the garment while remaining straightforward to follow. The lace pattern serves as an excellent learning opportunity for knitters wanting to master decorative stitch work without overwhelming complexity. The button band closure at the rear neckline adds both practical functionality and a polished finishing detail to the design.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The pattern centers on a lace stitch that forms the main decorative element of the sweater. This stitch pattern is designed to be easy to follow, making it ideal for intermediate knitters looking to develop their lace-working abilities. The lace creates an eye-catching visual effect that elevates the garment beyond basic stockinette construction while remaining manageable for knitters at this skill level.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Gracie-Pie is worked in 8ply/DK weight yarn, a versatile medium weight that provides excellent drape and stitch definition for lace patterns. Featherbrush Yarns Superwash DK is the recommended yarn choice, offering quality and practicality for children's garments with its superwash properties for easy care.
Yarn yardage requirements vary by size:
- 19" size: approximately 360 yards/330 meters
- 20" size: approximately 405 yards/370 meters
- 21" size: approximately 471 yards
These yardage estimates are based on long sleeves with standard body length. Knitters choosing to make the tunic-length version should plan for an additional 50-100 grams of yarn to accommodate the extended length. This flexibility allows crafters to customize the finished garment to their preferences, whether creating a traditional sweater or a longer tunic silhouette.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Hollyberry Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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