This soft, fluffy sweater is just what you will reach for on those days when you need comfort, warmth, and a little bit of luxury.
How is it constructed?
This sweater is knit from the top down, first starting with the upper back using short rows to shape the shoulders. Then you will work the front, and when that is finished the front and back are joined in the round for the body.
The body is worked without shaping, with the introduction of drop stitch lace in stripes of a laceweight brushed yarn.
Finally the sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down. They are finished with the same dropped stitch lace in contrast stripes that mirrors the body.
The end effect is a light, floaty sweater that is a dream to wear and makes you feels special!
If you'd like to learn more about the inspiration behind this design, you can read all about it in our lates blog post here.
What's covered in the workshop?
This teachable workshop goes hand-in-hand with the included written Duvet Day Sweater knitting pattern so you'll never be left wondering how to approach a section.
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Gauge Swatching
- Cable Cast-On
- Shoulder Short Rows
- Working Increases
- Working the Body Wave Pattern
- Icelandic Bind-Off
- Picking up Stitches for the Sleeve
- I-Cord Stitches
- Blocking Your Knit
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Pattern Information
SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 30.5 (34.75, 37.75, 42, 46.5, 50.75, 55.25, 59.5)” / 77.5 (88.5, 96, 106.5, 118, 129, 140.5, 151) cm 3-6” / 7.5-15 cm of positive ease are recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 33.5 (37.75, 40.75, 45, 49.5, 53.75, 58.25, 62.5)” / 85 (96, 103.5, 114.5, 125.5, 136.5, 148, 159) cm Size 40.75” / 103.5 cm modelled with 5.75” / 14.5 cm positive ease.
Length from Back of Neck: 22.75 (23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 25.75, 26.25, 26.5, 27.25)” / 58 (59, 61, 62, 66, 67, 68, 70) cm
GAUGE
11 sts & 18 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St 12 sts & 13 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave Lace Pattern 11 sts & 20 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Garter St
YARN
MC: Life In the Long Grass ‘Suri Cloud DK’ (90% Baby Suri Alpaca, 10% Silk; 246 yds / 225 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Thyme, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
CC: Fyberspates ‘Cumulus’ (74% Baby Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk; 164 yds / 150 m per 0.88 oz / 25 g); colour: Moss (926); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins
Approx yardage:
MC: 382 (433, 474, 520, 581, 634, 672, 723) yds / 349 (396, 434, 476, 531, 580, 615, 661) m
CC: 47 (53, 58, 64, 71, 78, 82, 88) yds / 43 (49, 53, 58, 65, 71, 75, 81) m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 10.5 / 7 mm circular needles, 32”/ 80 cm long or longer for larger sizes US size 10.5 / 7 mm dpns or circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm long Magic Loop for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, waste yarn or barber cord, tapestry needle.
Workshop Overview:
- Shoulder Construction Overview (3:06)
- Casting On Right Back Shoulder (3:01)
- Right Back Shoulder Short Rows (1:32)
- Left Back Shoulder Short Rows (1:17)
- Joining Back of Neck (4:12)
- Picking up Stitches for Front Left Shoulder (2:44)
- Working RS Neck Increases on Left Front (2:21)
- Working WS Neck Increases on Left Front (1:49)
- Working RS Neck Increases on Right Front (1:52)
- Working WS Neck Increases on Right Front (2:05)
- Joining Both Sides of Front (4:00)
Meet Your Teacher
Carol Feller combines her rich heritage in crafting with extensive expertise in both textile art and structural engineering to create knitwear designs that resonate deeply with knitters around the globe. Having authored 7 books and nearly 300 patterns, her work, such as "Short Row Knits" and "Contemporary Irish Knits," showcases a finesse rooted in a lifelong passion for the craft. As the creative force behind StolenStiches.com, Carol’s reputation as an innovator and educator in the knitting community is well-established, with a virtual classroom of almost 400,000 students on Craftsy.com.
With an inherent skill for demystifying complex techniques, I infuse my workshops with a blend of practical knowledge and inspirational ideas directly from Cork, Ireland, where I reside and create. I thrive on guiding enthusiasts through the nuances of garment shaping, short rows, cables, and colorwork, and I am deeply invested in each student's journey, from yarn selection to the last stitch. Whether teaching in local yarn shops, at fiber festivals, or during cozy knitting retreats, my goal is to empower knitters to bring their own Duvet Day Sweaters to life, all while fostering a warm, enthusiastic community of crafters.
Pre-Order Yarn Kit
The Duvet Day Sweater is available in limited yarn kit quantites.
Because of this the yarn kits are all availabe to pre-order with
physical delivery in January 2025.
Looking for a Yarn Kit?
Create the winter sweater of your dreams with this soft and warm combination of fibres. The main body will be knit in 'Suri Cloud DK' which is a blend of 90% Suri Alpaca and 10% Silk. The contrast colour is the lace-weight yarn 'Cumulus' which is a blend of 74% Baby Alpaca and 26% Mulberry Silk.
Carol's version seen in the photos above uses the 'Thyme / Moss' yarn kit.
Note: These kits contain yarn and a project bag only. The pattern in NOT included in the yarn kit.
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