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Sizzle Pop Sweater : Knitting Pattern PDF

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Sizzle Pop Sweater : A fitted circular yoke sweater knit from the top down in two-color brioche, showcasing my favorite POP! stitch pattern in the yoke, hem and tiny cuff details.

This sweater was inspired by some of my very first designs, my Pop Fizzle Hat, Sizzle Pop shawl and Pop Twizzle cowl. This is one of the first brioche stitch patterns that I developed and have always dreamed of designing a top-down circular yoke sweater pattern featuring this popular stitch. My dream has finally come true, and thanks to the help of yarn support from Fru Valborg, my tech editor and test knitters, now you can also knit one for yourself!!

For the best results in your sweater, I highly recommend choosing a speckled or variegated for your MC and a solid or semi-solid yarn for your CC. I chose to have my CC be almost a shadow of my MC, but you could go bold with high contrast, or stick with a subtle contrast. If you want to have a similar drape and gauge to my sweater, feel free to use Merino Wool, or a blend of Wool and Silk or even Cashmere for the ultimate luxurious sweater.

Skill level:
Intermediate – advanced.

Techniques used:
knit, purl, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brioche increases and decreases, circular yoke shaping, knitting in the round, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Bind Off.

Construction Notes:
This circular yoke pullover sweater is knit from the top down, starting with a two-color brioche neckband. After working this neckband, you will begin the circular yoke shaping, where the star of the show will be showcased: A Pop Band of my favorite brioche stitch pattern! You might recognize this stitch pattern from my Pop Fizzle Hat, Sizzle Pop Shawl, Pop Twizzle Cowl and Sizz Wrap. This has been my dream sweater for years, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you! The Pop pattern will be worked across the Yoke, then you will work two more increase rounds to reach the corresponding Yoke depth for your size. After separating the Sleeves from the Body, you will work even two-color brioche until you reach the Hem and the Cuffs, where you will work another fun Pop of the leaf-like stitch pattern. Feel free to modify the length of the Body and Sleeves, I’ve made it easy to do so. Just be sure you have enough yarn if you want to lengthen them!

This sweater is perfect for layering over dresses with its slightly cropped silhouette. I also love styling it over high-waisted wide-leg jeans for a more casual look.

This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience!

» Sizes offered:
1, 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) #sizeinclusive

» Finished chest circumference:
30, 33 (36.5, 40, 43, 46.5, 53) (56.5, 59.5, 63, 66.5, 69.5)” / 76, 84 (92.5, 101, 109.5, 118, 134.5) (143, 151.5, 160, 168.5, 177) cm; meant to be worn with 0 – 2” / 0 – 5 cm of positive ease at the chest.

These sizes are the actual chest measurements of the garment. Choose your size based on your own chest measurement and add your desired ease. See Schematic here for more measurements. If you are in between sizes, I recommend going down to the lower size as brioche is very forgiving and stretchy.

Shown in size 4 on model with 40” / 101 cm chest, worn with 0” / 0 cm of ease.

» Gauge:
19 sts & 25 rnds = 4” / 10 cm; measured in even two-color brioche stitch knit in the round (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: DK weight
1191, 1297 (1443, 1601, 1766, 1853, 2044) (2166, 2374, 2537, 2684, 2865) yds / 1088, 1186 (1319, 1463, 1614, 1694, 1869) (1980, 2170, 2319, 2453, 2619) m

Main Color (MC): 578, 629 (700, 777, 857, 899, 992) (1051, 1152, 1231, 1302, 1390) yds / 528, 575 (640, 710, 783, 822, 907) (961, 1053, 1125, 1190, 1271) m

Contrast Color (CC): 613, 668 (743, 824, 909, 954, 1052) (1115, 1222, 1306, 1382, 1475) yds / 560, 611 (679, 753, 831, 872, 962) (1019, 1117, 1194, 1263, 1348) m

» Shown in: Size 4 in Fru Valborg
MC: 4 skeins in Wonderland (speckled brown; Squishy Merino DK (100% Merino wool; 241 yds / 220 m per 100 g)
CC: 4 skeins in Aubergine (deep brown; Silky Yak DK (60% Merino wool, 20% Silk, 20% Yak; 232 yds / 212 m per 100 g)

Number of skeins needed per size (Fru Valborg):
MC: 3, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6, 6)
CC: 3, 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6, 7)

» Needles:
16 – 40” / 40.5 – 101.5 cm US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles OR sizes needed to obtain gauge. DPN’s may also work for knitting small circumferences in the round.

Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
Tapestry needle, row counter, 2 lengths of smooth waste yarn or stitch holders, 1 stitch marker for noting beginning of round, locking or split ring marker for decreasing brioche stitches

Many thanks to Petra from Fru Valborg for their yarn support! Thank you to my tech editor Sam Winkler (Bewildered Panda Knits) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! This would not be possible without them. Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration, and to see the sweater in different sizes!!

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Part Four : Lesson 3 : Briornament Sweater

Welcome to Lesson 3! In this lesson, Lesley will be walking you through step-by-step how to knit the Briornament Sweater! She will be showing you all in her own knitting style, while switching back and forth between English and Continental styles.

Briornament Sweater : Knitting Pattern PDF

Introducing the final two patterns for my online course, Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti! Briornament Shawl and Briornament Sweater!

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I have created this sweater pattern as a great brioche pattern for those wanting to master the technique, using brioche increases and decreases combined with two-color garter stitch to create a graphic garment. If you would like videos teaching you the techniques found in this pattern, please sign up for Part Four of my online course, Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti.

Briornament Sweater : A graphic circular yoke sweater knit using a combination of two-color brioche ornaments and two-color garter stitch backgrounds, with puffed sleeves and an A-line body shape

If you sign up or are already signed up for the online course, do not buy this!! This pattern and Briornament Sweater pattern are both part of the course materials!

Join in on the Briornament KAL on Instagram using #BriornamentKAL ! I can’t wait to see all of your projects!

Skill level:
Intermediate – advanced.

Techniques used:
knit, purl, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brioche increases and decreases, circular yoke shaping

Construction Notes:
This circular yoke pullover sweater is knit from the top down, starting with a two-color brioche neckband. After working this neckband, you will begin the circular yoke shaping, gradually growing from Small to Large Briornaments, adorned with Baby Briornaments, all surrounded by a two-color garter stitch background to really help the brioche to pop. After completing the Large Briornaments, the sleeves will be separated from the body to work the Giant Briornaments which are also adorned with Baby Briornaments. Stitches are increased dramatically when beginning the body to create an A-line look. The body of the sweater is finished with a decorative two-color brioche hem. The sleeves mimic the body exactly, and are also increased and decreased in the exact right place to give them a puffed effect. There is some slight sleeve shaping before beginning the cuff, which matches the hem of the sweater.

This sweater is perfect for layering over dresses with its slightly cropped silhouette. I also love styling it over jeans for a more casual look.

Sizes offered:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) #sizeinclusive

Finished chest circumference:
33.5 (37.5, 41.75, 46, 50) (54.25, 58.5, 62.5, 66.75, 71)” / 85 (95, 106, 117, 127) (137.5, 148.5, 159, 169.5, 180.5) cm; meant to be worn with 6 – 8” / 15 – 20 cm of positive ease at the chest. These sizes are the actual chest measurements of the garment. Choose your size based on your own chest measurement and add your desired ease.

Shown in size 4 on model with 38” / 96.5 cm chest, worn with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
23 sts & 48 rnds = 4” / 10 cm; measured in two-color garter stitch knit in the round using Large needles (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Fingering / sock weight
2137 (2285, 2454, 2851, 2999) (3147, 3294, 3793, 3945, 4096) yds /
1954 (2088, 2243, 2606, 2741) (2877, 3011, 3467, 3606, 3744) m

Main Color (MC): 1029 (1100, 1182, 1373, 1444) (1515, 1586, 1826, 1899, 1972) yds /
941 (1005, 1080, 1255, 1320) (1385, 1450, 1669, 1736, 1803) m

Contrast Color (CC): 1108 (1185, 1272, 1478, 1555) (1632, 1708, 1967, 2046, 2124) yds /
1013 (1083, 1163, 1351, 1421) (1492, 1561, 1798, 1870, 1941) m

Shown in:
MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins TréLiz Titan in Vishuddhi (turquoise; 100% SW BFL; 400 yds / 366 m per 100 g)
CC: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins TréLiz Titan in Deep End (dark purple)

Yarn Notes:
Please note that I add 10% additional yardage to all of my patterns, to account for differences in gauge and tension.

Needles:
Small: 16 – 40” / 40.5 – 101.5 cm US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles OR one size smaller than Large needle
Large: 16 – 40” / 40.5 – 101.5 cm US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles OR size needed to obtain gauge. DPN’s may also work for knitting small circumferences in the round.

Tools:
Tapestry needle, row counter, 2 lengths of smooth waste yarn or stitch holders, 1 stitch marker for noting beginning of round, 13 (14, 15, 18, 19) (20, 21, 24, 25, 26) additional contrasting markers for noting pattern repeats

Credits:
Many many thanks to Lise of TréLiz for her sponsorship and yarn support for this design.
I also want to thank my amazing Tech Editor, Meaghan Schmaltz, for her efforts and expertise!!
I also want to thank my amazing test knitters, they have all been so patient with me while I worked out all the kinks of this sweater design! Be sure to check out their projects for some color inspiration!!
Thank you to my wonderful husband, Brian, for taking the photographs.

This is a listing for a PDF download of a knitting pattern. Once the pattern has been purchased, you will receive a download link on the order received page, as well as in an email.  You may download as many times as you wish. Thank you!

Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti : Part Four, Sweaters and Shawls using Two-Color Brioche Increases and Decreases

This is Part Four, the final part of the online course, Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti: Sweaters and Shawls using Two-color Brioche Increases and Decreases. Read more about it HERE. Patterns are available NOW, videos coming sometime in early April. Date TBA.

You can also sign up for the entire course, HERE!

In this course, Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti Designs will be walking you through two NEW patterns, both designed exclusively for this course! This part of the course is advanced, so if you have not knit brioche before, I highly recommend taking Part One: Beginning with the Basics. Lesley will be teaching the technique both in-the-round and knit flat, sharing tips and tricks, troubleshooting, fixing mistakes, and finishing tips.

Patterns included with Part Four: 

  • Briornament Shawl : Master brioche knitting with this half-circle shawl. Combining two-color brioche with two-color garter stitch causes the Briornaments to really pop, and with extreme brioche increases and decreases, the medallions become 3-dimensional!
  • Briornament Sweater : A graphic circular yoke sweater knit using a combination of two-color brioche ornaments and two-color garter stitch backgrounds

 

Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti : Part Four, Sweaters and Shawls using Two-Color Brioche Increases and Decreases

Welcome to Part Four and the final part of Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti: Sweaters and Shawls using Two-Color Brioche Increases and Decreases! In this course, Lesley Anne Robinson of Knit Graffiti Designs will be walking you through two NEW patterns which have both been designed for this course! This course is more advanced, for those wanting to take their brioche knitting to the next level by creating gorgeous 3-Dimensional brioche fabric. If you have not knit brioche before, I highly recommend taking Part One: Beginning with the Basics. Lesley will be showing these techniques both in the round and flat, as well as sharing all of her favorite brioche tips and tricks!

Both the Briornament Shawl and Briornament Sweater patterns are available for download upon purchase of this course! Videos will be launched in early April. Date to be announced soon.

Included with Part Four:

  • Two brand new patterns
    • Briornament Shawl : Master brioche knitting with this half-circle shawl. Combining two-color brioche with two-color garter stitch causes the Briornaments to really pop, and with extreme brioche increases and decreases, the medallions become 3-dimensional!
    • Briornament Sweater : A graphic circular yoke sweater knit using a combination of two-color brioche ornaments and two-color garter stitch backgrounds
  • At least 5 hours of exclusive video content, with Lesley Anne Robinson herself walking you through each pattern, as well as all techniques involved.
  • Enhanced patterns with detailed notes and instructions. Much more than your normal Knit Graffiti pattern!
  • Help along the way!! Lesley is available via email, as well as her Ravelry group, Knit Graffiti Designs, for help in choosing yarn colors, any questions or concerns, and extensive brioche knowledge.

Lesson One : Introduction to Part Four : Talking about the techniques you’ll be learning, as well as the new patterns and materials.

Lesson Two : Briornament Shawl, shown in English knitting style only. Because this is a more advanced course, Lesley will be showing the techniques in her own knitting style.

Lesson Three : Briornament Sweater, shown in English knitting style only. Because this is a more advanced course, Lesley will be showing the techniques in her own knitting style.

Lesson Four : Finishing and Fixing techniques

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Beaucoup d’Amis : Knitting Pattern PDF

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Beaucoup d’Amis : A striking geometric circular yoke sweater knit from the top down, using a combination of stranded colorwork and a slip-stitch texture to create diamonds galore, with colorful accents at the neck, writsts and hem.

This sweater name is pronounced like this: BO-Koo Dah-mee! It is French for “a lot of friends”. I originally designed this sweater in collaboration with Dawn (Barker Wool) and Aimée (La Bien Aimée) at the Knitting in the Hills Retreat in 2023. It is such a wonderful retreat, filled with so many fiber friends.

Yarn Notes: Color B is a Lace weight yarn held double to make it closer to a Sport weight. See colors of my yarn in skein form in last photo.

Skill level:
Intermediate

Techniques used:
knit, purl, stranded colorwork knitting, slip-stitch texture, knitting in the round, short rows, knit increases and decreases, purl increases, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Bind Off.

Construction Notes:
This deep circular yoke pullover sweater is knit from the top down, starting with a small accented ribbed neckband. After working this neckband, shorts rows will be worked to raise the back of the neck a bit. You will then begin the circular yoke shaping, which consists of striking graphic stranded colorwork in a diamond motif using the fuzzy laceweight yarn held double. This will create such a delightful texture! Increases will happen in a wedge shape evenly. As the yoke expands, the diamond motif will get larger and larger, until you reach the depth of the yoke needed. There will be some slight raglan shaping at the sleeves before separating. After you separate the Sleeves and Body, you will work one of my favorite slip-stitch diamond textures with your Color A yarn. The Body will be split at the Hem, to create an extremely comfortable garment for everyday wear! The Hem will mimic the neckband, using your Color C yarn as an accent. The Sleeves will be quite wide to create sort of a puffed sleeve, with a tight cuff, which is also worked using your Color C yarn for a lovely accent.

The deep yoke and oversized fit make this sweater perfect for a casual everyday look with jeans. You could also dress it up with slacks or a skirt!

This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience! The stranded colorwork yoke is charted only.

» Sizes offered:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) #sizeinclusive

» Finished chest circumference:
34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70)“ /
86 (96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 147) (157.5, 167.5, 178) cm; meant to be worn with 8 – 10” / 20 – 25 cm of positive ease at the chest. These sizes are the actual chest measurements of the garment. Choose your size based on your own chest measurement and add your desired ease. Upper Arm meant to be worn with 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm of positive ease. (See photo of Schematic here for additional size information).

Shown in size 4 on model with 36” / 91.5 cm chest, worn with 10” / 25 cm of positive ease.

» Gauge:
Stranded Colorwork: 28 sts & 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm; measured in stranded colorwork pattern knit in the round using Large needles (taken after blocking).
Slip-Stitch Diamond: 23 sts & 37 rnds = 4” / 10 cm; measured in slip-stitch diamond pattern knit in the round using Small needles (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Sport & Lace weight

Color A (Sport in Pink): 1282 (1461, 1570, 1739) (1848, 2017, 2183) (2338, 2454, 2628) yds / 1172 (1335, 1435, 1590) (1689, 1844, 1995) (2137, 2243, 2402) m

Color B (Lace held double in Teal): 335 (382, 410, 455) (483, 527, 571) (611, 641, 687) yds / 306 (349, 375, 416) (441, 482, 522) (559, 586, 628) m

Color C (Sport in Cream): 138 (158, 169, 188) (199, 218, 235) (252, 265, 284) yds / 126 (144, 154, 172) (182, 199, 215) (230, 242, 260) m

» Shown in: Size 4
A: 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) skeins in La Bien Aimée Sport Nouveau in Pretty in Pink (light pink; 100% Merino; 328 yds / 300 m per 100 g)

B: 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) skeins in Barker Wool Zephyr in Ramsay (teal; 75% Suri Alpaca, 25% Silk; 328 yds / 300 m per 50 g)

C: 1 skein for all sizes in La Bien Aimée Sport Nouveau in Buttercream (creamy yellow; 100% Merino; 328 yds / 300 m per 100 g)

» Needles:
Small: US 3 / 3.25 mm
Large (for colorwork): US 4 / 3.5 mm

16 – 40” / 40.5 – 101.5 cm circular needles or DPN’s, whichever your preference for small circumference knitting

Circular needles are used for knitting in the round and for accommodating a larger number of stitches. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
Tapestry needle, row counter, 2 lengths of smooth waste yarn or stitch holders, 1 stitch marker for noting beginning of round, stitch markers (including 1 contrasting marker for noting beginning of round)

Many thanks to Dawn Barker of Barker Wool and the team at La Bien Aimée for their amazing yarn support and pattern inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Chaitanya Muralidhara (@beginswithac) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!!

Purchase on Ravelry:

This is a listing for a PDF download of a knitting pattern. Once the pattern has been purchased, you will receive a download link on the order received page, as well as in an email.  You may download as many times as you wish. Thank you!