Halo & Hue: The Field Sweater’s Dreamy Texture in Hand-Dyed Yarns

There’s nothing quite like cozying up in a hand-knit sweater that wraps you in warmth and softness, and our Field Sweater sample does just that. Designed by Camilla Vad, this sample was knit earlier this year—part of a collection we shared at 2025 h+h Americas. This collection was created to showcase the magic of SweetGeorgia’s hand-dyed yarns. The gentle halo from SweetGeorgia Silk Mist yarn floats over every stitch, lending a dreamy, ethereal quality that perfectly complements the intricate yoke design. Paired with the cozy embrace of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine, the result is a garment that feels as inviting as it looks—light, airy, and irresistibly soft.

KNITTING THE FIELD SWEATER

Knitting Camilla Vad’s popular Field Sweater was an absolute dream every step of the way. Knit from the top down and seamlessly except for the underarms, this sweater features a beautiful grain pattern cascading down the yoke.

This project was chosen to highlight the combination of the light softness of SweetGeorgia Silk Mist with the wooliness of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine. Together they create the ultimate coziness in a sweater. Every detail is highlighted by the luminous colour and texture of the yarn.

Double-Stranded Knitting

Holding two strands of yarn together when knitting is known as double-stranded knitting. It provides a fun way to play with colour and texture in your handmade pieces. By combining different coloured yarns, you can create a marled colour effect in your finished piece. Choose a high contrast pairing and have fun creating a strong, speckled look. Or if you’re looking to highlight the texture, select matching colours of two different fibre blend yarns.

Felicia explores this technique in her double-stranded knitting vlog episode, demonstrating how hue and contrast can dramatically change the overall look. In addition to the video, Felicia created a helpful Colour Mixing Guide for you to download. Discover nearly 50 double-stranded colour combinations and choose the ones you love best!

Planning to knit your own Field Sweater? We would love to see what colours you choose! Let us know in the comments or share your projects with us over at the SweetGeorgia Community. We love hearing how designs and hand-dyed colours inspire your knitting plans!

EXPLORE SWEATER KNITTING AT THE SCHOOL

Expand your current skills and explore the world of sweater knitting at the School of SweetGeorgia! There, we have a number of online videos to help you each step of the way. From Mastering Gauge and Knit Your First Sweater taught by Tabetha Hedrick, to Fundamentals to Finishing Knits with Holli Yeoh.

Explore our online courses and community of fibre arts makers at the School of SweetGeorgia! Use the code: EXPLORETHESCHOOL to save 15% on an All-Access monthly membership!

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Field Sweater in Trifecta Fine & Silk Mist

Knit seamlessly from the top down, choose your favourite combination of SweetGeorgia Silk Mist and Trifecta Fine for a beautiful, soft texture in Camilla Vad's Field Sweater.
Craft Knitting
Maker Anita Lee
Designer Camilla Vad
Skill Level Intermediate

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Download a copy of the Field Sweater pattern from Camilla Vad on Ravelry.
  • This sweater is knit holding a strand of each yarn together. The combination of the fingering weight yarn plus lace-weight yarn is the approx. equivalent to one strand of sport/DK weight yarn.
  • Once your gauge is determined, work the beginning cast on, yoke increases, and design instructions as listed in the pattern.
  • Divide the stitches into sleeves and body, while, at the same time, casting on new stitches at each underarm as instructed.
  • Work in the pattern stitch until the sweater measures reach the desired length. Work rib hem and bind off in established rib pattern.
  • Follow the instructions for knitting both of the sleeves.
  • Weave in ends and wet block sweater to finished measurements. Enjoy!

Notes

Regarding the yardage listed for this project, Anita followed the size 3 directions. 
About the pattern from the designer, Camilla Vad:
A soft and fine sweater with a beautiful grain pattern on the yoke. Field Sweater is made top-down seamlessly in the round. It is just perfect for both pants and skirts and every season. 
 

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