Stunning Stanhope Sweater – Emma Sadler
Stunning Stanhope Sweater – V Neck by Emma Sadler
This jumper was designed and made whilst I was watching old episodes of Vera. I absolutely love her down to earth nature as well as her utilitarian style. I think this would appeal to her as it is simple enough to work on whilst busy with other things, but with that bit of interest that keeps you wondering what the next part will look like.
It is knitted top down, in the round. The sleeves are raglan and so are knitted together with the yoke, then separated when you get to the body. The sleeves are picked up later and also knitted in the round.
After joining the body in the round you will also add in a contrasting colour. Will you use it for the cuff at the bottom of the body or will you use the main colour?
The sample was knitted using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply. The main colour is a solid yarn, with a variegated yarn to create a contrast at the bottom of the body. The sample uses Cardamom and Blue Tit.
This pattern is produced with the invaluable help of my test knitters and my tech editor – Tabitha Thomas Studios
Scroll down to check out the gallery of photos, both of my Stanhope and also those of my awesome testers. They’re scrumptious.
About the Stanhope Sweater Pattern
The Stanhope Sweatter pattern is knitted with 4ply or fingering weight sock yarn. You could substitute any 4ply sock weight yarn. I used 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles. You could fade your yarns from top to bottom, or add extra stripes to use up the patterned yarn, it’s entirely up to you. Or, you can just relax, follow the pattern instructions and you’ll still have a gorgeous, cozy and comfortable sweater to love.
add to cart
show cartSwoon-worthy Stanhope Sweater Pattern Information
| Published in | Emma Sadler’s Ravelry Store |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Category | Accessories – Shawl |
| Published | January 2020 |
| Suggested Yarn | West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply |
| Yarn Weight | Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi) ? |
| Gauge/Tension | 28 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm in Stocking stitch in the round |
| Needle Size | US 3 – 3.25 mm and US 5 – 3.75 mm |
| Yardage | 1590 – 2710 yards (1454 – 2478 m) |
| Sizes Available | 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54) inch chest |
| Languages | English |
add to cart
show cartStunner Stanhope Sweater Pattern Gallery
Stanhope from the back Stunning Stanhope Sweater Pattern Emma Sadler – v neck 
Side Seam 
Stanhope by Emma Sadler 
Front Stripes 
Cuff 
Neckband 
Stripes 
Sleeve Cuff 
Hellersylvia’s Stanhope 
Lynn Hensley’s stanhope 
BoogerHollerFluff’s Stanhope 
Dtacker’s Stanhope
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear. In this case, it’s for me and I saw this yarn and felt it was perfect for the sweater. I love West Yorkshire Spinner’s sock yarn and the plains/patterns work so well together, but you could use whatever sock yarn you have in your stash!
“Vera thought for a moment that she might have found a man if she’d scrubbed up a bit better, then decided that no man was worth the time it took to plaster stuff on your face in the morning, when you could have an extra cup of tea instead.”
― Ann Cleeves, The Moth Catcher
See our other patterns
Arthur’s Seat Blanket, Arundale Vest Pattern, Ashram Pilates Socks, Autumn Cape, Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat, Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat, Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat, doing alright
Latest on the Blog
- I Have My New Knickers Out!
- Have You Seen My New Knickers?
- Don’t Miss Our 100th Episode Party?!?
- Are You Addicted to Test Knitting?
- Exciting Pattern of the Month Nomination!
- Did You Miss Out on your Discount?!?
