My entire goal for the Francelia pullover was a sweater to be able to wear to my sisters wedding. While it turned out even better than I had envisioned, I didn’t wear it to her wedding as it just didn’t go with the skirt I had purchased. I am however, super excited to wear it with jeans and casual outfits.
I used three different strands of yarns held together for this one. I’m loving the effect that the We Are Knitters bling bling yarn is having mixed with cotton! I’ve done two sweaters with it now and it makes for such a soft and supple feel. I used cotton, the sparkle yarn, and the bling bling. I don’t think they carry the sparkle yarn anymore, so you could use another strand of cotton instead. It’s weight is somewhere between the cotton and bling bling yarn.
I did a mesh stitch along the neckline and then a few rows of it down each of the sleeves. I love mesh stitch for it’s almost fancy style! I topped it off then with a ruffled neckline that I am absolutely smitten with! This was my first time trying out ruffles and I’m obsessed. It gives such a feminine vibe. I feel like it made the sweater!
This sweater is one that can be done by beginners! It’s got mainly basic stitches and even the ruffles are easy to work! I used 1×1 twisted ribbing for the waist and wrists, then stockinette for the remainder of the pieces. Mesh stitch is also an easy one to work!
I hope you enjoy!
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