The Take it Easy Top (First Edition) Pattern
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A fun, beginner-friendly knitting machine pattern designed to help you build confidence while creating a wearable wardrobe staple. This striped jumper pattern is knitted flat on a domestic knitting machine and constructed using simple shapes, making it perfect if you’re new to garment knitting or looking for a satisfying, quick project. The pattern focuses on clean stripes, an easy fit, and minimal shaping — ideal for learning how to manage colour changes and assemble a jumper without overwhelm. The end result? A cosy, playful knit you’ll actually want to wear (and remake in every colour).
SIZE (MODEL WEARING)
- Wearing: Size Small, approximately sizes 8-10
- Body Height: approx. 59cm
- Body Width: 59cm
- Sleeve Height: 45cm
- Sleeve Width: 21 cm folded
Note: This pattern does not include our smiley motif. As a knitwear brand, we continue to sell our own designs under Elizabeth An'Marie, and our smiley motif is trademarked to our brand.
YARN AND MATERIALS
- Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 50g (1.75 oz) / 136.5 yds (125 m), Knitting Needle Size: US 5 - 6 (3.75 - 4.0mm)
SIZES (AMOUNT OF YARN USED)
- Size Small
- A (main colour) - 6 skeins of colour #894 (Strawberry Cream)
- B (second colour) - 6 skein of colour #815 (Black)
- Size Medium
- A (main colour) - 7 skeins of colour #894 (Strawberry Cream)
- B (second colour) - 7 skein of colour #815 (Black)
- Size Large
- A (main colour) - 7 skeins of colour #894 (Strawberry Cream)
- B (second colour) - 7 skein of colour #815 (Black)
- Size X-Large
- A (main colour) - 8 skeins of colour #894 (Strawberry Cream)
- B (second colour) - 8 skein of colour #815 (Black)
MACHINE USED
- I use the Silver Reed SK280 Standard Gauge
- Yarn Weight: Sport
TOOLS
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
GAUGE
- Gauge: 9 sts x 16 rows = 4cm, on tension 8 (stitch dial)
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
- Needle Position
- Cam Lever
- Stitch Dial (means tension)
- Side Lever
- Russel Levers
- Needle Pusher
- E-wrap Cast on
- Claw Weight
- Waste Yarn
- Transfer Tool (1x3)
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Your not a knitter but still would like to own one of our knitwear piece, get in contact with us and we can get started on knitting your very own Elizabeth An'Marie knitwear piece. Production time: 1-3 weeks to be handmade before it is dispatched.
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