Winnie sweater by Lily Kate France

Winnie sweater

Knitting
November 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1007 - 1698 yards (921 - 1553 m)
To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm
English
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A classy v-neck sweater with delicate lace edgings, relaxed fit, and an understated elegant vibe.

Sister pattern to the Winnie Top - use code WINITTOGETHER to receive both patterns for £13 (previous purchases can count towards this).

YARN
Sport / light DK weight yarn, approx. 921 (997; 1075; 1193; 1226) 1274; 1383; 1465; 1553 metres / 1007 (1090; 1176; 1305; 1341) 1393; 1512; 1602; 1698 yards.

Sample shown in Cardiff Cashmere Classic (100% cashmere, 112m per 25g ball) in shade 722 Lacca.

If using this yarn, you will need 9 (9; 10; 11; 11) 12; 13; 14; 14 balls.

GAUGE
21.5 sts and 29 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch blocked. Suggested size 3.75mm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3.75mm circular needles for body
3.75mm needle(s) of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. DPNs, short circulars, magic loop) for sleeves and neckband
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Scrap yarn

SIZING
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) 6; 7; 8; 9 detailed below. Designed to be worn with 4-6” / 10-15 cm positive ease for sizes 1-5, and 2-4” / 5-10cm positive ease for sizes 6-9. Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 35” bust with 3” / 10cm positive ease.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 34 (38; 42; 46; 50) (52; 56; 60; 64) inches / 86 (97; 107; 117; 127) (132; 142; 152; 163) cm.

The Winnie Sweater is #SizeInclusive to a bust of 62”.

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