Heirloom Lace Pullover Pattern
This heirloom lace knitting pattern is truly timeless!
Sweet and stylish, the Heirloom Lace Pullover is a garment you'll love being able to take credit for. This darling knit sweater pattern is a lovely lightweight option for warmer weather, but it's a great option for layering during the colder months, as well. The Heirloom Lace Pullover features a simple lace design and an attractive ribbed panel for an interesting focal point.
Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm, 6 or 4 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge22 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles.
Materials List
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Bernat® Cottonish™ by Vickie Howell (2.4 oz/70 g; 282 yds/258 m)
Size XS/S: 5
Size M: 6
Size L: 7
Size XL: 7
Size 2/3 XL: 8
Size 4/5 XL: 9 - Sizes U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) and U.S. 6 (4 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4 st holders
Pattern
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]; Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]; Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]; Extra-Large 44-46” [112-117 cm]; 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]; 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 36½" [92.5 cm]; Medium 41" [104 cm]; Large 45½" [115.5 cm]; Extra-Large 48" [122 cm]; 2/3 Extra-Large 56" [142 cm]; 4/5 Extra-Large 63" [160 cm]
BACK
**With smaller needles cast on 101 (113-125-131-155-173) sts.
1st row: (RS). *K2. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
2nd row: *P2. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
Rep last 2 rows (K2. P1) ribbing for 3½ (3½-3-3-3-3)" [9 (9-7.5-7.5- 7.5-7.5) cm], ending on a 2nd row.
Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). K4. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K1. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 4 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows for Lace Pat until work from beg measures approx 14½ (14½-14-14-14-14)" [37 (37- 35.5-35.5-35.5-35.5) cm], ending on a 4th row of pat.
Next row: (RS). Knit.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit.
Proceed in Ridge Pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: Knit.
Rep last 4 rows for Ridge Pat 4 times more.
Shape Raglans:
Keeping cont of Ridge Pat, cast off 2 (2-3-3-3-3) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 97 (109- 119-125-149-167) sts.
Size XS/S only:
1st row: (RS). K2.
K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 95 sts.
2nd row: P3. Pat to last 3 sts. P3.
3rd and 4th rows: Work even in pat.
5th row: As 1st row. 93 sts.
6th row: As 2nd row.
7th row: Knit.
8th row: Knit.
9th row: K2. K2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 91 sts.
10th row: Knit.
11th row: K5. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
12th and following alt rows: Purl.
13th row: K2. K2tog. K4. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K1. ssk. K2. 89 sts.
15th row: K2. K2tog. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 7 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. ssk. K2. 87 sts.
17th row: K2. K2tog. K2. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 9 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K2. ssk. K2. 85 sts.
18th row: Purl.
Lace Pat is now in position.**
Size M only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 107 sts.
2nd row: P3. Pat to last 3 sts. P3.
3rd row: As 1st row. 105 sts
4th row: Work even in pat.
5th row: As 1st row. 103 sts.
6th row: As 2nd row.
7th row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 101 sts.
8th row: Knit.
9th row: K2. K2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 99 sts.
10th row: Knit.
11th row: K2. K2tog. K2. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 9 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K2. ssk. K2. 97 sts.
12th and following alt rows: Purl.
13th row: K2. K2tog. K4. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K1. ssk. K2. 95 sts.
15th row: K2. K2tog. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 7 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. ssk. K2. 93 sts.
17th row: K2. K2tog. K2. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 9 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K2. ssk. K2. 91 sts.
18th row: Purl.
Lace Pat is now in position.**
Sizes L, XL and 2/3XL only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. (117-123-147) sts.
2nd row: P2. P2togtbl. Pat to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2. (115-121-145) sts.
3rd row: As 1st row. (113-119-143) sts.
4th row: Work even in pat.
5th and 6th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows. (109-115-139) sts.
7th row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. (107-113-137) sts.
8th row: Knit.
9th row: K2. K2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. (105-111-135) sts.
10th row: P2. P2togtbl. Knit to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2. (103-109-133) sts.
11th row: K2. K2tog. K1. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 8 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. ssk. K2. (101-107-131) sts.
12th and following alt rows: Purl.
13th row: K2. K2tog. K3. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. (99-105-129) sts.
15th row: K2. K2tog. K5. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K2. ssk. K2. (97-103-127) sts.
17th row: K2. K2tog. K1. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 8 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. ssk. K2. (95-101-125) sts.
18th row: Purl.
Lace Pat is now in position.**
Size 4/5XL only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 165 sts.
2nd row: P2. P2togtbl. Pat to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2. 163 sts.
3rd to 6th rows: Rep 1st row and 2nd rows twice more. 155 sts.
7th row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 153 sts.
8th row: P2. P2togtbl. Knit to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2. 151 sts.
9th row: K2. K2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 149 sts.
10th row: As 8th row. 147 sts.
11th row: K2. K2tog. K5. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K2. ssk. K2. 145 sts.
12th row: P2. P2togtbl. Purl to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2. 143 sts.
13th row: K2. K2tog. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 7 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. ssk. K2. 141 sts.
14th row: As 12th row. 139 sts.
15th row: K2. K2tog. K1. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 8 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. ssk. K2. 137 sts.
16th row: As 12th row. 135 sts.
Lace Pat is now in position.
Next row: K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
Next row: P2. P2togtbl. Purl to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2.
Rep last 2 rows 7 times more.
103 sts.**
Sizes L, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: P2. P2togtbl. Purl to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows (2-11-7) times more. (83-59-55) sts.
All sizes:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 47 (51-51-53-53-53) sts. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back (noting 2nd set of ** will differ for each size).
Sizes L, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: P2. P2togtbl. Purl to last 4 sts. P2tog. P2.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows (2-10-5) times more. (83-65-67) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 57 (61-61-63) sts.
Shape Neck
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat across 7 sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
2nd row: P2tog. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: K2. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th and 5th rows: As 2nd and 3rd rows. 4 sts.
6th row: Purl.
7th row: K2. K2tog.
8th row: P3.
9th row: K1. K2tog.
10th row: P2.
11th row: K2tog. Fasten off.
Slip center 35 (39-39-41) sts onto a st holder. Rejoin yarn to rem sts.
1st row: (RS). Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2tog.
3rd row: K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
4th and 5th rows: As 2nd and 3rd rows. 4 sts.
6th row: Purl.
7th row: ssk. K2.
8th row: P3.
9th row: ssk. K1.
10th row: P2.
11th row: ssk. Fasten off.
Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Shape Neck
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat across (8-9) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
2nd row: P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2.
3rd row: K2. K2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th row: P2tog. Purl to end of row.
5th row: As 3rd row. (4-5) sts.
6th row: P(4-1). (P2togtbl. P2) (0- 1) time. 4 sts.
7th row: K2. K2tog.
8th row: P3.
9th row: K1. K2tog.
10th row: P2.
11th row: K2tog. Fasten off.
Slip center 41 sts onto a st holder. Rejoin yarn to rem sts.
1st row: (RS). Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: P2. P2togtbl. Purl to last 2 sts. P2tog.
3rd row: K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
4th row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2tog.
5th row: As 3rd row. (4-5) sts.
6th row: P(4-2). (P2togtbl. P1) (0- 1) time. 4 sts.
7th row: ssk. K2.
8th row: P3.
9th row: ssk. K1.
10th row: P2.
11th row: ssk. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles cast on 44 (44-47-47-47-50) sts. Work 3 (3-3-2½-2-2)" [7.5 (7.5- 7.5-6-5-5) cm] in (K2. P1) ribbing as given for Back, ending on a 2nd row and inc 3 (3-6-6-6-9) sts evenly across last row. 47 (47-53- 53-53-59) sts.
Change to larger needles work 4 rows in Lace Pat as given for Back. Keeping cont of pat, inc 1 st each end of next and following 10th
(6th-8th-6th-6th-6th) rows until there are 65 (57-73-71-71-77) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
Sizes M, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Inc 1 st each end of following 8th rows until there are (71-79-79- 85) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
All Sizes:
Cont even in Lace Pat until work from beg measures approx 14 (14-14-13½-13-13)" [35.5 (35.5-35.5-34.5-33-33) cm], ending on a 4th row of pat.
Next row: (RS). Knit, inc 1 st at each end of row. 67 (73-75-81-81- 87) sts.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit.
Proceed in Ridge Pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: Knit.
Rep last 4 rows for Ridge Pat 4 times more, AT SAME TIME, inc 1 st each end of next and following 8th row. 71 (77-79-85-85-91) sts.
Shape Raglans
Keeping cont of Ridge Pat, cast off 2 (2-3-3-3-3) sts beg next 2 rows. 67 (73-73-79- 79-85) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 65 (71-71-77-77-83) sts.
2nd row: P3. Pat to last 3 sts. P3.
3rd to 6th rows: Rep 1st and 2nd rows twice more. 61 (67-67-73-73- 79) sts
7th row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 59 (65-65-71-71-77) sts.
8th row: Knit.
9th row: K2. K2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 57 (63-63-69-69-75) sts.
10th row: Knit.
11th row: K2. K2tog. K2. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 9 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K2. ssk. K2. 55 (61-61-67-67-73) sts.
12th and following alt rows: Purl.
13th row: K2. K2tog. K4. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K1. ssk. K2. 53 (59-59- 65-65-71) sts.
15th row: K2. K2tog. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 7 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. ssk. K2. 51 (57-57-63-63-69) sts.
17th row: K2. K2tog. K2. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 9 sts. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K2. ssk. K2. 49 (55-55-61-61-63) sts.
18th row: Purl.
Lace Pat is now in position.
Keeping cont of Lace Pat, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Pat to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 11 (13-11-13-13-15) sts.
Leave rem sts on a st holder.
FINISHING
Pin all garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew raglan seams taking care to match pat and leaving left back raglan seam open.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller needles, K11 (13-11-13-13- 15) from Left Sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 9 sts down left front neck edge. K35 (39-39-41-41-41) from Front st holder, dec 0 (3-2-4-4-5) sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 9 sts up right front neck edge. K11 (13-11-13-13-15) from Right Sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across.
K47 (51-51-53-53-53) from Back st holder, dec 5 sts evenly across. 113 (122-119-125-125-128) sts. Beg and ending on a 2nd row, work 1¼" [3 cm] in (K2. P1) ribbing as given for Back. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left back raglan and neckband seam. Sew side and sleeve seams.
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bubblesnsuds 74143 77
May 20, 2020
can someone please explain the ssk, i can't seem to find any abbreviations. It's the only bit i'm unsure of. Thank you
Lisa
May 01, 2021
Yes, that is a decrease, slip the next two stitches from left to right, then put the tip of the left hand needle into both stitches and knit them from that position. This used to be done as a knit 2 together through the back of the loop and that is how I still do it. Hope this helps, happy knitting
mccanneck 9137423
Jun 06, 2018
This sweater has thrown me for a loop! (Pun intended) Ive knit this pattern over and over and it just NEVER looks like the picture. So frustrating! And the 3rd row of the lace pattern , to the last 4 stitches... and says to knit the lace pattern which is a lot more than 4 stitches. Im lost
Lisa
Oct 13, 2018
This pattern is extremely well written for an intermediate pattern, you are not understanding it at all, based on what you have written here, you're not really ready for an intermediate pattern.
Jadwiga
Apr 10, 2018
I made 3 of those pullovers (myself, my daughter-in-law my niece). Light yarn looks better. Last one I used cotton - perfect. Tried to knit in round to avoid seams, but pattern does not comes up as nice that way. Do not get scared when you think that it comes up too big - it is not.
Tricia108
Mar 27, 2018
I like the look of this sweater and that is is knitted in DK yarn. I have enough heavy sweaters. This will be good for spring days and col summer nights. Done in a yarn with a bit of sparkle it can also be good for evening wear. This will go on my list. Thank you.
achumley0003 31706 34
Sep 01, 2017
I love the design of this lace sweater. It is really unique and I definitely want to start it soon. I love that it is made in DK yarn and I really like the ribbed panel. It makes the shaping easier. I love the cotton-ish gray yarn that was used also.
The Designing Peng uin
Jun 26, 2016
I like this sweater just wish I had more hours in my minutes to be able to knit it and all the other patterns I have saved. Wondering too if I can find this yarn in Ottawa...
kezzie
Apr 23, 2016
i have just managed to do the ridge, has anyone had trouble when they have reached 91 stitches, it says pattern to last 4 stitches i only have 3 it's asking ssk, k2 i have tryed this row about 10 times now, driving me mad i love the jumper and really want to finish it. Is their anyone who has had this problem and can help me.
jkbishop28 1513811
Sep 24, 2015
Just made this sweater in Sidar Calico - lovely . Took 7 balls of wool for small size (size 12 UK). One of the nicest sweaters I've knitted for a long time, had no problem with the pattern easy to knit.
Karen 9540177
Aug 29, 2015
I would love to make this. Does anyone know how much yarn it takes for a Large (or any other) size?
safdrn 3613963
Aug 26, 2015
Have the instructions been corrected? AndI don't see how much yarn it takes. ??
dona
Apr 16, 2015
I am completely lost doing the back, where you proceed in Ridge Pat. Rows 1-4 are done and then it says to repeat 4 times more. Keeping in ridge pattern you decrease in the next two rows. But how long do you keep up the Ridge Pattern. I have a total of 5 repeats. In the picture it looks like 6 or 7. And it says nothing about doing the 4 rows that started it all, making the large ridge that started this whole section. (On RS knit row, then knit, purl and knit next three rows. Please can I get some help ASAP!!!
stephandrews 56764 46
Dec 03, 2014
Hi, I'm making this in a size L and have just got to the point of shaping the back at the arm holes. I've looked through the rest of the pattern and have found two inconsistencies, please can someone clarify them for me? First at the bottom of the pattern for the back, the pattern states I will have 95 stitches. The pattern then describes a 4 row pattern which results in a decrease of 6 stitches, to be repeated twice more. This should be a total decrease of 18 stitches, leaving 77. The pattern states that 83 stitches will remain. Second, the pattern for the front is split into L,2/3XL and 4/5XL or XS/S, M,L and XL. L appears in both options! Which one should it be in? Many thanks Stephanie
donnaja 8781650
Jan 16, 2016
I thought it was me but its obviously not. Im going to just work the pattern as is then do a sleeve and see how it fits!!
vickimerivale 7726 527
Jul 22, 2014
I think this pattern may need CORRECTIONS From the cast of stitches to shape the raglan it says to maintain the ridge pattern but the following two rows in each size alter that fact and make the fourth row a pearl row wherein if one is following the ridge pattern as written the fourth row should be a knit I have knitted and undone knitted and undone this section and it does not end the ridge pattern the way the pattern started though the picture shows that it does There is a large garter stitch at the beginning then a more fine ridge on the front of the jumper for ridges The pattern does not end with a large ridge again before it goes into the lace section again I knit left handed and my knits and pearls are in reverse to right handed knitters but I don't think that is…Read More the problem There is a mistake in the written pattern If I am wrong can somebody please let me know where I am actually going wrong I really love the jumper to as far as I have been able to knit it Thanks
Lisa
May 07, 2014
Would love to make this, but the yarn details provide no info on the required amounts. Tried to find the pattern on the Bernat site, but it does not appear to be there. I f someone figures out how much yarn is needed-could you share the info with everyone, thanx.
ahuggett572014 076 6998
May 07, 2014
The pattern has been edited to include the missing information. Thanks for bringing that to our attention! Editors of AllFreeKnitting
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