Desmond by Debbie West

Desmond

Knitting
November 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Chart A with larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1024 - 2304 yards (936 - 2107 m)
Woman’s XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X] {4X, 5X, 6X}
English

Desmond is an oversized sweatshirt-like henley to keep you warm on chilly evenings. The cable down the back adds style to the garment and interest to the knitting!

I wanted to create a sweater using a tailored shoulder as I like the fit of these garments, and this construction is unusual. My objective was a timeless, comfortable—and a bit rugged—design. I wanted it to be warm but not super bulky. And finally, I love buttons, so a henley front placket seemed perfect.