I will never get tired of wearing stripes. Anytime I can incorporate stripes into my handmade wardrobe, I will go for it. The Lyon Sweater by PetiteKnit looks like a standard striped sweater at first glance, but there are quite a few details that elevates this pattern.
The upper torso shaping on this sweater is very interesting. I had never knit this type of shoulder construction before and it will not be my last, the fit is just perfect. I have heard of this technique being referred to as the European shoulder, English tailoring shoulder, or couture shoulder. Whatever the name is, the fit is really neat. The sleeves are knit contiguously which moulds the arm perfectly without being too constrictive.
Once these fun upper torso details are done, the rest of the garment is just a standard stockinette-in-the-round which can sometimes get boring. Thankfully, the stripes are fun to create, so this sweater progressed quickly throughout.
I used Marzipan as the colour for the main body and Pink Daisies for the contrasting stripes. A folded collar at the neck finishes this cozy sweater off beautifully. A successful finished sweater that has been in constant rotation in my winter wardrobe.
Lyon Sweater (Ravelry Project Page)
Pattern: Lyon Sweater by PetiteKnit
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in “Marzipan” & “Pink Daisies”
Needles: Sizes US 6 & 7 / 4 & 4.5 mm
