Knitting Pattern Modern Chunky Sweater is a simple and relaxing to knit jumper with an oversized, cropped fit. Perfect if you want a simple sweater project that works up quick with basic stitches and shaping.
Uses weight 5 yarn and 6.5mm needles (substitute if needed to achieve gauge). Inspired by cozy loungewear and that favorite sweatshirt you love to layer.
Skill level: easy
Needles
- 6.5 mm (substitute if needed to achieve gauge)
Yarn
- weight 5 bulky designed with Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky
- small (US 0 – 6) 763 yards
- medium (US 8 – 14) 872 yards
- large (US 16 – 22) 981 yards
Abbreviations
- k = knit
- p = purl
- k2tog = knit two stitches together
Gauge
- 4” x 4” = 12 S x 16 R stockinette stitch
Notes :
The front, back, and sleeves are knitted flat and then stitched together. Sizes are shown on pattern as S (M, L).
If needed, blocking your finished garment may help smooth imperfections, loosen stitches + obtain final measurements.
FRONT + BACK
follow instructions twice to make front and back
cast on 90 (96, 102)
Rows 1 – 11: [k1, p1] (rib stitch)
Row 12 (decrease stitches): *size S: [k5, k2tog] 6 times [k6, k2tog] 1 time [k5, k2tog] 5 times, k5 (78 stitches)
*size M: [k5, k2tog] 6 times [k12, k2tog] 1 time [k5, k2tog] 5 times, k5 (84 stitches)
*size L: [k5, k2tog] 6 times [k18, k2tog] 1 time [k5, k2tog] 5 times, k5 (90 stitches)
Rows 13 – 73 (81, 89): starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch cast off
SLEEVES
follow instructions twice to make sleeves
cast on 46 (48, 50)
Rows 1 – 14: starting with a knit row, work in stockinette stitch Row 15: k2tog, k42 (44, 46), k2tog (44 (46, 48) stitches)
Rows 16 – 26: starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch Row 27: k2tog, k40 (42, 44), k2tog (42 (44, 46) stitches)
Rows 28 – 38: starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch Row 39: k2tog, k38 (40, 42), k2tog (40 (42, 44) stitches)
Rows 40 – 50: starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch Row 51: k2tog, k36 (38, 40), k2tog (38 (40, 42) stitches)
Rows 52 – 62: starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch Row 63: k2tog, k34 (36, 38), k2tog (36 (38, 40) stitches)
Note: Row numbers will now change according to size. Due to the drop shoulder design, size small works up the longest, medium is shorter, and large is the shortest.
Rows 64 – 74 (70, 66): starting with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch Rows 75 (71, 67) – 81 (77, 73): [k1, p1] (rib stitch)
cast off
FINISH
Place front and back of sweater together with right sides facing up. Using a darning needle, long piece of yarn, and the mattress stitch technique, stitch shoulder seams together leaving a 12” opening for the neck.
Continuing with right sides facing up, line sleeves up with stitched up shoulder seams and stitch together using the mattress stitch technique.
Finish by stitching together the sleeve seams and side seams using the mattress stitch technique. Weave in ends.
