Nocturne Sweater - Knitting Pattern and Optional Kit

Here is the latest design of Lucila Florencia Castaño, the Nocturne Sweater!

This sweater is inspired by the paintings of Tom Thomson, one of Canada’s most influential artists and a key figure in the development of Canadian cultural identity. His work, deeply connected to the landscape, is celebrated for its expressive brushstrokes, distinctive use of colour, and strong sense of texture. In particular, this design draws from Nocturne: The Birches (1916), reinterpreting Thomson’s painterly gestures, colour relationships, and sense of movement through knitting. The colourwork and structure translate his brushstrokes into stitched rhythms, while the use of PETITE BOUCLÉE by Biscotte, a hand-dyed bouclé yarn, enhances the dialogue between painting and textile. Its irregular texture and rich colour reflect the tactile quality of paint on canvas. This sweater is conceived as a wearable painting, where colour and texture come together to create a deeply expressive wearable work. - Lucila Florencia Castaño

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

• The Nocturne Sweater knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - PETITE BOUCLEE [77% Baby Alpaca, 23% Silk; 400m per 100g] - 4 SKEINS (FOR ALL SIZES) - shown in
  • Colour 1 - 1 SKEIN - shown in Brooke
  • Colour 2 - 1 SKEIN - shown in Marie-Antoinette
  • Colour 3 - 1 SKEIN - shown in Bluenose
  • Colour 4 - 1 SKEIN - shown in Ardoise

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL

• circular needles or Straight needles of 4 mm (US 6); cable length of 60 cm (24”) - or size needed to obtain the gauge.
• circular needles of 3 mm (US 2.5); cable length of 40 cm (16”) or more for ribbing - or size needed to obtain the gauge.
• Stitch marker (1)

• Tapestry needle

SIZES - S (M, L, XL)

• Body width after blocking: 67,5 70 72,5 75 cm
• Body Length: 52,6 53,3 54 54,6 cm
• Neck Height: 12 12 13,3 13,3 cm
• Sleeve Length (to neck base): 52,6 53,3 54 54,6 cm
• Cuff Circumference: 21,8 23,1 24,3 25,6 cm

GAUGE

16 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4'').

NOTE

This is an advanced-level knitting project worked in multiple construction stages. The sweater is knit bottom-up, primarily flat, and uses intarsia to achieve the final colourwork design. Once the body sections are completed, stitches are joined at the neckline, and the neck is worked in the round using circular needles. The sweater is constructed with raglan shaping. The garment is designed with a very wide body, offering nearly 30 cm of positive ease and a cropped length. In contrast, the sleeves and neckline are worked with less ease, creating subtle anchor points that stabilize the sweater on the body. The resulting proportions create a distinctive silhouette where volume and structure coexist. The sleeves are worked in horizontal stripes, while the front and back of the sweater feature colour changes approximately every 5 rows. Because of this, the body must be worked in intarsia to maintain clean, well-defined colour blocks. The overall intention is for the sweater to function as a wearable painting, wrapping the body in colour, texture, and movement.

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)