Exploring Hand-Dyed Colour and Texture with the Hamilton Sweater

A timeless knitwear piece, the Hamilton sweater design by Josée Paquin of UandIKnit beautifully showcases the depth and richness of hand-dyed yarn. Part of a collection of samples knit for h+h Americas 2025, this design was chosen to highlight our SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted yarn knit in a sweater garment. The easy-care Merino brings out the gentle shifts of colour, adding stunning visual interest and a unique character to each piece. With a classic silhouette and subtle texture, this design offers both comfort and style. Whether you’re dressing up for an outing or enjoying a quiet day at home, this sweater’s elegant simplicity and artisan-crafted yarn make it a true favourite for knitters and wearers alike!

hand knit Hamilton sweater in hand-dyed yarn
Hamilton sweater design by UandIKnit, knit in SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted Stormy Night

COZY UP IN HAND-DYED MERINO WORSTED

Soft, warm, and elegant, the Hamilton is perfect for layering on cool days or wearing as as statement piece. Designed so it can be worn with a little or a lot of positive ease, this sweater is luxuriously cozy—perfect for any outing or for cuddling up indoors.

knit Hamilton sweater showcasing hand dyed yarn
back of knit sweater design

As Josée shared about this pattern, she had wanted to create this design for quite some time. Worked seamlessly from the top down, the Hamilton sweater’s ribbing and purled stitches create a perfect V. Choose your favourite hand-dyed SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted colourway and enjoy knitting your next favourite garment!

neckline detail of knit sweater

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hand knit Hamilton sweater in hand-dyed yarn
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Hamilton Sweater in SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted

UandIKnit's Hamilton sweater offers elegant simplicity along with artisan-crafted yarn making it a true favourite for knitters and wearers alike.
Craft Knitting
Maker Deborah Dar Woon
Designer UandIKnit
Skill Level Intermediate

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Download a copy of the Field Sweater pattern from UandIKnit on Ravelry.
  • Once your gauge is determined, cast on the required number of stitches for your size. Join to knit in the round, making sure that the cast-on edge is not twisted. Place a marker for the beginning of the round and follow the instructions for knitting the neck edge.
  • Work the 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.
    knit shoulder detail in the Hamilton sweater
  • Work in the pattern stitch until the sweater measures reach the desired length.
  • Work rib hem and bind off in established rib pattern.
    knit split hem detail in the Hamilton sweater
  • Follow the sleeve instructions and repeat for the second sleeve.
    sleeve detail of knit sweater
  • Weave in ends and wet block sweater to finished measurements. Enjoy!

Notes

Regarding the yardage listed for this project, Deborah followed the size 3 directions. 
Pattern information from the designer UandIKnit — Josée Paquin:
This design is available in English and French and is part of ‘Strong and Free’, a Canadian-themed collection created in collaboration with Heidi Kirrmaier (HeidiKdesigns).
I wanted to create this design for quite some time. I truly love that the ribbing and the purled stitches create that perfect V! This sweater is flattering on all body shapes and can be worn with a little or a lot of positive ease.
Worked from the top-down, in one piece and seamlessly. Starting with the back to the underarm, followed by the front, both pieces are then joined to knit the body in the round. Stitches are picked up to knit the sleeves in the round.
Note that the texture stitch is charted only.
 

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