🤔 Would you go for this with or without the fold-over collar?

New Pattern Release

Today I'm launching the pattern for the Elan Sweater. It might look fancy with its fold-over collar and flared sleeves, but it's totally beginner-friendly as it uses only the most basic knitting techniques. In addition, there's a full video course to help anyone who needs some extra help. Every step of the way is covered and it's available to anyone who joins the Zanete Knits community on Skool under the course "How to Knit the Elan Sweater" here.

I was browsing an online shop for some new spring clothes and couldn't help but notice the overwhelming number of off-shoulder styles, so I had to make one! The Elan sweater is the result, and it's very easy to customise the look to make it your own—keep the collar for an elegant vibe or skip it for something more casual.

I used some DK-weight yarn that I had had in my stash for years, so it's written for a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4" in Stockinette. This is quite a quick knit, and it's also very easy to customise the look to make it your own. You can add the collar for an elegant vibe or skip it for something more casual.

This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with a simple i-cord shoulder band. From there, stitches are picked up along the i-cord to create the yoke, which is shaped using raglan increases down to the underarm. After that, the sleeves and body are separated and knit to your preferred length, ending with a 2x2 rib. Finally, the collar is added by picking up stitches around the same shoulder band but worked in the opposite direction of the yoke.
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This pattern is offered in 7 languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Due to Etsy's limitation of 5 file uploads per pattern, if you are purchasing through Etsy and can't find your language among the files, email us your order number, and we will send you the download links.

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Coming next...

Sabir Cardigan Test Call

It was time to knit something special for my other half. But this time, I ignored his "plain and simple" preference and went all in on the texture! This cardigan creates the look of cables… without any actual cables. 

I'm thrilled to collaborate with Vincent and Maxim of @lesgarcons.boutique, using their gorgeous Marled British DK yarn. The stitch patterns come from a VKL class I took earlier this year, and @andreknits introduced me to the magic of tuck stitches. 

It feels fitting that so many talented men are part of this project since it's for a man—though I might steal it for myself!

This design is packed with delicious details: Seamless top-down construction, the European shoulder and cool techniques that are fun to knit.

The test call is approaching quickly so be sure to stay tuned and keep an eye out for updates!