Use coupon code “Lark2020” for 25% off the pattern until 1/20.

Haus of Lark
A “Greek Lyfe” Sweater Pattern in Three Acts by Corrado Lark

The Needs:

Yarn:

• A: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) (550yd/250g) of the Fiberists’ Newton Worsted (60% Merino, 40% Silk), in the “C: Diamond” colorway, a cream color.
• B: 1 ( 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins (550yd/250g) of the Fiberists’ Newton Worsted (60% Merino, 40% Silk), in the “Mainly (Na,Ca)8” colorway, a blue color.
• (Optional) C: 1 skein (550yd/57g) of the Fiberists’ Einstein Lace (75% Mohair/25% Nylon), in the “Aquamarine” colorway, a teal-blue color.

Needles:

• A US 9 (5.5mm) 40” and 16” circular needle.

Gauge:

• 16 stitches and 21 rows per 4” blocked.

Sizing:

Disclaimer: Sizes 1-4 and 9-13 need to be test knit still. After an exhaustive search, I was unable to find testers for those sizes, so I’m offering the pattern at 50% off to anyone who wants to test those sizes, and then a full reimbursement of the cost of the pattern if/when they complete the post-test knit. The pattern has been professionally tech edited, and a second publishing of the pattern will happen if needed when the other sizes have been knit. Message me for more details.

• Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
• Neckline (in inches): 22” (22”, 22”, 23”) (23”, 23”, 23”, 23”) (25”, 25”, 25”, 25”, 27”).
• Neckline (in cm): 56cm (56cm, 56cm, 58.5cm) (58.5cm, 58.5cm, 58.5cm, 58.5cm) (63.5cm, 63.5cm, 63.5cm, 63.5cm, 68.5cm).
• Actual Bust (in inches): 27” (30”, 33”, 36”) (39”, 42”, 45”, 48”) (51”, 54”, 57”, 60”, 63”).
• Actual Bust (in cm): 68.5cm (76cm, 84cm, 91cm) (99cm, 107cm, 114cm, 122cm) (130cm, 137cm, 145cm, 152.5cm, 160cm).
• Bust with 3” of positive ease: 30” (33”, 36”, 39”) (42”, 45”, 48”, 51”) (54”, 57”, 60”, 63”, 66”).
• Bust with 10 cm of positive ease: 76cm (84cm, 91cm, 99cm) (107cm, 114cm, 122cm, 130cm) (137cm, 145cm, 152.5cm, 160cm, 168cm).
• Cuff Circumference (in inches): 6” (6”, 6”, 7”) (7”, 7”, 8”, 8”) (8”, 8”, 8”, 9”, 9”).
• Cuff Circumference (in cm): 15cm (15cm, 15cm, 18cm) (18cm, 18cm, 20cm, 20cm) (20cm, 20cm, 20cm, 223cm, 23cm).
• Raglan Sleeve Length (in inches): 23” or desired length.
• Raglan Sleeve Length (in cm): 58.5” or desired length.

Stitches/Techniques Used:

Stockinette in the round, raglan increases, one piece, one cable, slipped stitch cuffs, backwards loop cast on, and decreases through sleeves. Optional color blocking and alternating holding mohair throughout the middle section. Beginner friendly, it was my first sweater!

The Backstory:

Just dive in. After months of staring at The Fiberist’s Newton Worsted that had lain on the top of a dwindling pile of yarn I procured for designs, I finally went for it. I had never designed a sweater before, and at the time I started this one I had never even completely knit one. So I was apprehensive at first to use this yarn for a sweater. I thought maybe I’d make a pi shawl…

But the yarn begged to be a garment. It sat atop that pile standing out. Crying out to be made into a silky, easy-breezy sweater.

And so one day, I went for it and cast on. Taking notes as I went, I found creating the design myself so much easier than trying to work from someone else’s. I guess that says something about me as a knitter.

The greater the challenge, the more I’ve always striven to exceed expectations. So within about 2 weeks I had a fully knit sweater of my own design.

That isn’t by mistake. I knew enough to try and keep things simple. No ribbing, one cable, and a slipped-stitch cuff detail. I held mohair with the color block and faded it out in the sleeves which helps keep track of your decreases, but that part is absolutely optional.

All in all, this process has left me feeling accomplished, proud, and relieved that I finally got to what many see as the crowning jewel of a knitter or knitwear designer. And now that I’ve completed this one, I can’t stop casting on all the sweaters.

In fact, those were some of the wise words Andrea Mowry recently told me once I mentioned that I had gotten to sweater design. It’s all she wants to cast on, it’s all I want to cast on, and I think all knitters should make the leap and simply give it a shot.

No fear, with this pattern you’re in the clear.

Welcome to the Haus of Lark.

@CorradoLark on Instagram
CorradoLark@gmail.com