As always, my test knitters helped me improve the knitting experience, and improve the pattern.
A few changes we made this time around:
-Adding shaded rows to the bigger charts to indicate when the smaller charts are cabling
-Adding an extra body repeat to sizes 7-10
-Clarified which gauge is most important for which sizes. The stockinette gauge really matters!
-Added some more details to the construction overview, like chart placement
-Separated some instructions for better clarity
The most common issue we encountered was the stockinette gauge being off and resulting in a much larger pullover than intended. I recommend swatching carefully, and checking your gauge as you knit.
Without further ado, here are some of the gorgeous Fouetté Pullovers test knitters made.
Photos shared with permission.
Jenifer (@Jeniferstitches)
Size 3.
Knit in HiKoo Kenzie (50% Merino, 25% Nylon, 10% Angora, 10% Alpaca, 5% Silk Noils) for the body and Big Bad Wool (50% Merino, 50% Alpaca) for the sleeves.
“This pattern is addictive! The instructions are very clear and easy to follow with a mix of written directions, charts, and illustrations — perfect for an intermediate knitter who is looking to expand their skills. I’ve been wearing mine constantly, and everywhere I go I get glowing compliments. This is definitely a new staple in my late fall to early spring wardrobe.”
Isabelle (@Goknitandrun)
Size 1 with waist shaping.
Isabelle shortened the sleeves by 1 repeat.
Knit in Drops Sky (74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool).
“It was my holiday project for Christmas this year! I love the result and the process! It was a challenge with all the cables and texture but it is pretty easy to follow all the explications and illustrations. Even though English is not my first language, I can easily follow everything. I recommend this pattern for at least intermediate knitters; you need to be able to follow charts, knit in the round and back and forth.”
Keriann (@Runningamuckdesigns)
Size 2.
Knit in Drops Sky (74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool).
”This pattern was an absolute pleasure to knit and my final sweater fits perfectly! Celine’s attention to detail really shines in this design.”
Kelly (@Inconsistentstudent)
Size 2.
Knit in Majo Garn Tweed Supreme (100% Merino) held double.
Kelly shortened the sleeves and body by one repeat, then added some length to the body by mimicking the cable at the top of the pullover.
“It looks difficult, but the pattern really helps you understand what you are doing step-by-step. By the end you will have a beautiful sweater that never goes out of fashion.”
Kinga (@Kingasknits)
Size 3.
Knit in Cascade Eco Merino DK (100% Merino).
Kinga lengthened the bottom ribbing to 3” / 7.5 cm.
Johanna (@Joliyarns)
Size 3.
Knit in Lang Yarns Alpaca Sox 6 ply (70% Alpaca, 30% Nylon).
“I really enjoyed knitting this pattern. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Of course it did take a bit of concentration. It's not the kind of pattern you can knit mindlessly while watching TV. But there was so much going on in each row that it never got monotonous. And the result is a beautiful and perfectly fitting pullover. I can already see this will be a staple piece for the coming spring season!”
Anja (@Anjaroding)
Size 2.
Knit in Drops Lima (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca).
“I love this pattern. Like every pattern I knitted from Celine, it has so many small details to make the finished object just perfect. 💕”
Émilie (@_knit_and_run_)
Size 3.
Knit in Au Fil D’Horus Alexandrie Tweed DK (85% Merino, 15% Donegal Nep).
“I really enjoyed knitting this pattern! it's well written, easy to follow although we have lace and cables all over the pullover. I wear this pullover as a comfy cosy one. This pattern is not too difficult if we are careful on rows count.”
Louise (@Knitwith_lovergaard)
Size 5 with waist shaping.
Knit in Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (100% Wool) held with Gerard Garn Kid Seta (70% Mohair, 30% Silk).
“I loved knitting the sweater and the final result. I already wore it to work and can see it working great as an elevated cozy sweater. I think even an adventurous new knitter could knit this pattern of they just follow the instructions one step at the time.”
Corley (@Mindfullystitched)
Size 3 with waist shaping.
Knit in Rico Designs Creative Fluffily DK (40% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 20% Acrylic, 10% Wool).
Claire (@theshonkystitch)
Size 5.
Knit in Rico Designs Creative Fluffily DK (40% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 20% Acrylic, 10% Wool).
Claire increased the decrease rate on the sleeves.
“This pattern was a delight to knit, like all Celine’s patterns, it’s perfection, there’s enough challenge that you don’t get bored and it’s slightly addictive knitting the squishy cables. If you want some fun, knit this sweater.”
Anna Lena (@Knits_of_froda)
Size 6-8 with waist shaping.
Knit in Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (100% Wool).
Anna Lena worked size 6 for the shoulders and bust, size 7 sleeves and shortened the sleeves, waist shaping, and then increased to size 8 for the hips.
Julia (@theknittingduck)
Size 7.
Knit in Drops Sky (74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool).
Julia knit to the original pattern length of 4 diamond repeats, the pattern now has 5 diamond repeats in sizes 7-10.
“Celine’s patterns are very clear and understandable written and the pullover fits perfect also in the bigger sizes I love her patterns and this was definitely not my last fouetté pullover”
