Start Your Perfect Summer Project: Halcyon Lace Sweater. Part 1 [Tutorial]

In this step-by-step video tutorial I will show you, how to knit my Halcyon sweater, which is perfect for beginner lace knitters.
Download PDF knitting pattern on my website: https://www.esenique.com/knitting-pat... or on Ravelry: https://bit.ly/3MTcUyC and let’s start!

This is the first sweater from my summer lace collection and I will tell you its story at the end of the description.

Also, I am going to create a video knitting tutorial for 2 lace tops using the same knit stitch. Subscribe and click on the bell icon to ensure you don't miss the new video tutorial:    / @knitwithesenique  
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In this video, I'll walk you through all the steps to create a simple net summer sweater. This sweater is for whose of you, who've completed their first knitted garments and ready to try something new.

You will meet the following techniques: cast on, knit, purl, purl 2 together, yarn over, cast off.
The sweater is worked bottom up, back and forth on the needles. The Back, Front pieces and Sleeves are worked separately and sewn together to finish.
There is a lot of positive ease. You can also choose to knit the next size up/ down. I am wearing a size S and, I am 168 cm tall (5’6’’) with a 89 cm (35 inches) bust circumference.

7 sizes are available in the PDF knitting pattern: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. I demonstrate how to knit size S.

Materials:
1. Yarn. I used Drops "Paris" yarn (50 g/75 m, color #17 Off White) for this project.
Drops "You 8" also will work (50 g/ 85 m). You will need (7-9-9-10-11-13-13) 50 grams skeins for your size.

Also you can try mercerised cotton by Lion Brand "24/7 Cotton" (100g/170m). You will need (4-4-4-5-5-6-7) 50 grams skeins for your size.

GAUGE: 12 stitches x 20 rows in a 10 cm (4 in) piece in Lace stitch.

2. Circular needles 6 mm (US 10) and approx 60 cm total length.
3. Crochet 3-5 mm/ D-H (optional).

Lace knit stitch.
Slip 1st stitch, purl 1, yarn over, purl 2 stitches together*, purl 2. (repeat patter between the asterisk *).
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This knitting tutorial is divided into 3 parts, and I'll be sharing each part separately. Make sure to subscribe to my channel, so you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes!

Chapters:
Part 1
00:14 My first lace knit summer sweater.
03:31 Let’s meet the lace stitch.
09:17 5 knitting tips for better results.
13:55 Mindful knitting. Create a sweater you'll love to wear.
15:27 Back Piece. The savouring of knitting starts here.
24:27 Front Piece. Just as easy as the Back Piece.
25:06 Shoulder seams. Trying on the sweater for the perfect fit.

Part 2 is here:    • Continuing the Knitting Journey: Halc...  
- Sleeves. Almost identical to the Back and Front pieces.
- Attaching the sleeves to the sweater.
- Side seams. Your sweater is almost complete!

Part 3 is here    • Complete Your Masterpiece: Halcyon La...  
- Neck: Pick up stitches for a polished finish (optional).
- Make your sweater look fabulous.
- Troubleshooting: Stay calm and unravel.
- Inspiration. 6 sweater outfits or how I'll style my Halcyon sweater.

Halcyon sweater story:
I have nothing to wear this summer! So, I decided to knit a lightweight sweater. But all the patterns I found required thin yarn and needles as thin as a pin :) The beautiful lace stitches were filled with strange abbreviations and complicated diagrams.

I needed elegant yet simple solution. A loose-fit silhouette, a basic lace knit stitch, and medium-weight natural yarn. And it won't take forever to make!

After testing numerous lace stitches I finally found one that seemed unremarkable at first. But as soon as I knitted a sample, I realized it would be the best sweater I've ever made. And I will definitely wear it!

I named it Halcyon, which means a happy time in the past. This name perfectly captures the joy I felt while knitting this sweater. And now, I want to share this delightful feeling with you!
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My knitting tutorial playlist will help you with all tricky moments:    • Knitting tutorials  
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