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Why You’ll Love Art Nouveau Sweater

The Art Nouveau Sweater by Elenor Mortensen beautifully captures the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement through a stunning stranded colorwork yoke inspired by flowing botanical motifs and decorative curves. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this sweater combines timeless artistic design with modern knitting techniques, making it both enjoyable to knit and striking to wear.

The circular yoke showcases a large statement motif while the remainder of the sweater is kept clean and simple, allowing the intricate colorwork to take center stage. With options for either long or short sleeves and an inclusive size range, this versatile pattern can easily become a year-round wardrobe favorite.

Pattern Highlights

Designer: Elenor Mortensen

Published In:

• Elenor Mortensen’s Ravelry Store

Craft:

Knitting

Category:

Sweater → Pullover

Published:

June 2024

Suggested Yarn:

• Miss La Motte Merino-Linen Singles / Linum

Yarn Weight:

Fingering (14 wpi)

Construction:

• Top-down
• Seamless
• Circular yoke
• Knit in the round

Features:

• Large Art Nouveau-inspired colorwork motif
• Stranded knitting
• Optional long or short sleeves
• Positive ease
• Short-row shaping
• Written instructions
• Colorwork charts included

Languages:

• English
• German
• Plus additional translated versions

Materials & Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Miss La Motte Merino-Linen Singles / Linum

Recommended Yarn Weight

Fingering

Main Color (MC)

Miss La Motte Merino-Linen Singles

Approximately:

1,090–1,970 yards (1,000–1,700 meters)

(for the long-sleeve version)

Contrast Colors (CC)

Burnt Sugar

Autumn Wine

Approximately:

197–284 yards (180–260 meters)

Split evenly between the two contrast colors, or worked using a single contrast color if preferred.

Needles & Gauge

Needle Sizes

• US 2½ (3.0 mm)
• US 4 (3.5 mm)

Gauge

26 stitches and 34 rounds = 10 cm (4″)

in stockinette stitch worked in both stranded colorwork and single-color sections after washing and blocking.

The designer recommends adjusting needle size if your colorwork gauge differs from your stockinette gauge.

Sizes Available

Designed to fit approximately:

• S
• M
• L
• XL
• 2XL
• 3XL
• 4XL
• 5XL
• 6XL

Finished Chest Circumference

93, 100, 105 (112, 119, 125) 133, 140, 148 cm

36.6, 39.3, 41.3 (44, 46.8, 49.2) 52.3, 55.1, 58.2 inches

The sweater is designed with comfortable positive ease.

Construction Details

Art Nouveau Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a neatly finished neckline before transitioning into an eye-catching circular yoke featuring a large Art Nouveau-inspired stranded colorwork motif.

After the yoke is completed, the body and sleeves continue in simple stockinette stitch, allowing the decorative yoke to remain the focal point of the garment. Knitters can choose between a lightweight short-sleeve version or a cozy long-sleeve sweater depending on the season and personal preference.

Short-row shaping improves the overall fit around the neckline, while seamless construction ensures a clean, polished finish with minimal finishing work.

Techniques Used

• Top-down construction
• Seamless knitting
• Circular yoke
• Knitting in the round
• Stranded colorwork
• Stockinette stitch
• Short-row shaping
• Chart reading
• Written instructions
• Blocking

Fit & Styling

Art Nouveau Sweater is designed to be an elegant statement piece inspired by classic decorative art.

The intricate yoke pairs beautifully with simple jeans, tailored trousers, skirts, or layered outfits, making it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. Knit the short-sleeve version for spring and summer or choose long sleeves for a warm, artistic sweater during cooler months.

Its timeless Art Nouveau motif ensures the sweater remains both fashionable and uniquely handcrafted.

Pattern Price

Paid

This pattern is available for €5.50 EUR.

Original Pattern Link

Art Nouveau Sweater on Ravelry

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/art-nouveau-sweater