The Wannabe Sweater by Nadia Crétin‑Léchenne is a beautifully simple striped sweater with a relaxed, effortless feel. Knit seamlessly from the top down, it combines classic Breton-inspired stripes with a modern, easy-to-wear shape. Need more yarn or want to swap out colours? Just contact us, we are happy to adjust kits to suit you. Kits are dyed to order and take around 2-3 weeks to ship. Pattern is not included and can be purchased via Ravelry.
Why We Love the Wannabe Sweater
• The design is a timeless striped sweater
• It's inspired by classic French marinière style
• It has a relaxed raglan fit and fine stripes that give the sweater a soft, understated graphic look.
• It's a wonderfully satisfying knit — the gentle rhythm of the stripes keeps things interesting without feeling complicated, making it the perfect project to settle into during quiet knitting evenings.
• The finished sweater is incredibly versatile. It's just as lovely worn with jeans as it is layered over a dress for a relaxed, coastal feel.
Perfect For
• Knitters who love classic striped sweaters
• A relaxing, rhythmic garment project
• A lightweight sweater for autumn, spring, or cool evenings
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
The sweater is knit top-down in the round, so there's no seaming and you can try it on as you go. If you're comfortable knitting in the round and ready for a simple garment project, this is a very enjoyable pattern to work through.
Features
• Top-down construction
• Stripes
• Raglan shoulder shaping
Sizes
1 (2 – 3 – 4) 5 – 6 – 7 (8 – 9 – 10)
Finished bust measurements, approx. 94 (102 – 110 – 118) 126 – 134 – 142 (150 – 158 – 166) cm
Choose a size with 10-12 cm of positive ease, or according to your preference.
Yardage - Allure 100% SW Merino
MC: 3 (3 – 3 – 3) 3 – 4 – 4 (4 – 4 – 4)
CC: 1 skein
Colours (MC & CC) - If you wish to swap colours and have the MC as the contrast, just leave a note with your order!
Kit 1 - Stone & Fluro Peach
Kit 2 - Crema Di Cafe & Sostice
Kit 3 - Winter Rose & Olive
Kit 4 - Custard & Marigold
Kit 5 - Silver & Char
Kit 6 - Java & On Trend
Kit 7 - Brass & Candlelight
Recommended Needles Sizes
3.0 mm - US 2½
2.5 mm - US 1½
Need to grab some needles? Get them here!
