Sweater Knitting Pattern – This sweater is designed to be a comfortable, year-round accessory, hitting that slightly larger but perfect fit sweet spot. I picture this sweater becoming something I grab for on a regular basis, something that has so many memories and travels with me throughout the years.
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
MATERIALS
2, (2, 2, 2, 2), (2, 2, 3, 3) balls / 450, (500, 550, 600, 650), (700, 750, 800, 850) yards Lion Brand Comfy
Cotton Blend in Whipped Cream (Main Color)
2, (2, 2, 2, 2), (2, 2, 3, 3) balls / 450, (500, 550, 600, 650), (700, 750, 800, 850) yards Lion Brand Comfy
Cotton Blend in Chai Latte (Accent Color)
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 32″ or longer circular knitting needles Size US 8 (5.0 mm) 32″ or longer circular knitting needles Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 24″ circular knitting needles
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on size 9 needles
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This sweater is worked flat, beginning at the front hem, working upwards to shape the body, shoulders, neckline, and then the back. You will then pick up stitches to knit each sleeve and the neckband. Sides will be seamed at the end.
ABBREVIATIONS (Knitting):
This pattern is written using U.S. English terminology
- AC = accent color
- BO = bind off
- CO = cast on K = knit
- K2TOG = knit 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)
- K3TOG = knit 3 stitches together (2 stitches decreased)
- K2TOGTBL = knit 2 stitches together through the back loop (1 stitch decreased)
- K3TOGTBL = knit 3 stitches together through the back loop (2 stitches decreased)
- MC = main color
- M1L = make one left. Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the one you are about to knit with your left needle from front to back, knit through the back.
- M1R = make one right. Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the one you are about to knit with your left needle from back to front, knit through the front.
- P = purl
- PM = place marker
- RS = right side
- SL1 = slip 1 stitch purl-wise (as if to purl)
- SSK = slip the next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them together through the back loops ( 1 st decreased)
- SSSK = slip the next 3 sts knitwise, then knit them together through the back loop (2 sts decreased)
- WS = wrong side
- W&T = wrap and turn, a short row technique: on a knit row, slip the next st to the right hand needle, pass yarn from back to front, slip stitch back to left hand needle. Turn to work other side, passing yarn to front of work. On a purl row, slip next st to the right hand needle, pass yarn from front to back, slip stitch back to left needle. Turn to work other side pass- ing yarn to back of work. Keep snug so your wrap stays tight.
- YO = yarn over
ABBREVIATIONS (Crochet):
This pattern is written using U.S. English terminology
- [ ] = work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.
- ( ) = work instructions within parenthesis as directed.
- * = repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed.
- BLO = back loop only CH = chain stitch
- DC = double crochet
- GAP SP = gap space, this is referring to the gap that is creat- ed between each double crochet cluster
- HDC = half double crochet RS = right side
- SC = single crochet SLST = slip stitch SP = space
- ST = stitch STS = stitches
- WS = wrong side
DIMENSIONS
XS, (S, M, L, XL), (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Bust/Chest Circumference: 38, (42, 46, 50, 54), (58, 62, 66, 70)”
Finished Length: 23.25, (24, 24, 24.75, 24.75), (25.5, 25.5, 26.25, 26.25)”
Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parenthesis. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To keep track of your size, you may highlight or circle all numbers for your chosen size before you begin.
HELP CHOOSING SIZE
This sweater is designed to be worn with 8-10” of positive ease. Model is 6’ tall, has a 33” bust, and is wearing a size Small with 9” of positive ease. For best fit, choose a size that is 8-10” larger than your corresponding bust measurement. For example, if your bust is 54”, you would wear a size 3X.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Using size 8 needles, cast on 86 (94, 104, 112,
122) (130, 140, 148, 158) sts in MC using long tail tubular cast on method.
Work 10 rows in k1, p1 rib stitch.
On the next round, switch to size 9 needles.
1: (RS): in MC, knit.
2: (WS): in MC, purl.
3: in AC, knit.
4: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 1-4 22, (22, 22, 22, 21), (22, 21, 21,21) more times. You will now have 23, (23, 23, 23,22) , (23, 22, 22, 22) total AC stripes.
5: in MC, BO 4 sts, k to end of row. [82, (90, 100, 108, 118), (126, 136, 144, 154) sts].
6: in MC, BO 4 sts, p to end of row. [78, (86, 96, 104, 114), (122, 132, 140, 150) sts].
7-8: as row 3-4.
Repeat rows 1-4 2 (3, 3, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 7) more times. [26, (27, 27, 28, 28), (29, 29, 30, 30) total AC stripes].
9: in MC, knit.
10: in MC, p30 (33, 38, 40, 45) (49, 53, 57, 62) sts, BO 18 (20, 20, 24, 24) (24, 26, 26, 26), p30 (33, 38, 40, 45) (49, 53, 57, 62).
You will now have 30, (33, 38, 40, 45), (49, 53, 57, 62) sts for the Right Front; 30, (33, 38, 40, 45), (49, 53, 57, 62) sts for the Left Front; and 18, (20, 20, 24, 24), (24, 26, 26, 26) sts bound off in the center for the front of the neckline.
Right Front:
You will now work the first 30, (33, 38, 40, 45), (49, 53, 57, 62) sts to shape the Right Front.
11 (RS): in AC, knit to last 2, k3tog. [28, (31, 36, 38, 43), (47, 51, 55, 60) sts].
12 (WS): in AC, knit.
13: in MC, k to last 2, k2tog. [27, (30, 35, 37, 42), (46, 50, 54, 59) sts].
14: in MC, purl.
15: in AC, k to last 2, k2tog. [26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts].
16: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 13-16 once more. [24, (27, 32, 34, 39), (43, 47, 51, 56) sts].
17: In MC, k to last 2, k2tog. [23, (26, 31, 33, 38), (42, 46, 50, 55) sts].
18: in MC, purl. 19: in AC, knit.
20: in AC, knit.
Repeat 17-20 once more. [22, (25, 30, 32, 37), (41, 45, 49, 54) sts].
21: in MC, knit.
22: in MC, purl.
23: in AC, knit.
24: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 21-24 once more. [33, (34, 34, 35, 35), (36, 36, 37, 37) total AC stripes].
25: in MC, k to last st, M1R, k1. [23, (26, 31, 33, 38), (42, 46, 50, 55) sts].
26: in MC, purl.
27: in AC, k to last st, M1R, k1. [24, (27, 32, 34, 39), (43, 47, 51, 56) sts].
28: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 25-28 once more. [26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts].
Set aside and work left front.
Left Front:
You will now work across the 30, (33, 38, 40, 45), (49, 53, 57, 62) sts that were set aside for left front.
Starting at center neckline with RS facing you, 11 (RS): in AC, k3togtbl, k to end of row. [28, (31, 36, 38, 43), (47, 51, 55, 60) sts].
12 (WS): in AC, knit.
13: in MC, k2togtbl, k to end of row. [27, (30, 35, 37, 42), (46, 50, 54, 59) sts].
14: in MC, purl.
15: in AC, k2togtbl, k to end of row. [26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts].
16: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 13-16 once more. [24, (27, 32, 34, 39), (43, 47, 51, 56) sts].
17: in MC, k2togtbl, k to end of row. [23, (26, 31, 33, 38), (42, 46, 50, 55) sts].
18: in MC, purl. 19: in AC, knit. 20: in AC, knit.
Rep 17-20 once more. [22, (25, 30, 32, 37), (41, 45, 49, 54) sts].
21: in MC, knit.
22: in MC, purl.
23: in AC, knit.
24: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 21-24 once more. [33, (34, 34, 35, 35), (36, 36, 37, 37) total AC stripes].
25: in MC, k1, M1L, k to end of row. [23, (26, 31, 33, 38), (42, 46, 50, 55) sts].
26: in MC, purl.
27: in AC, k1, M1L, k to end of row. [24, (27, 32, 34, 39), (43, 47, 51, 56) sts].
28: in AC, knit. Repeat rows 25-28 once more. [26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts]. Break yarn .
Back Join:
You will now join the 26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts set aside for the right front, and the 26, (29, 34, 36, 41), (45, 49, 53, 58) sts set aside for the left front into one row to shape the back.
29 (RS): in MC, k26 (29, 34, 36, 41) (45, 49, 53, 58) sts for right shoulder, CO 26 (28, 28, 32, 32) (32, 34, 34, 34) sts, k26 (29, 34, 36, 41) (45, 49, 53, 58) sts for left shoulder. [78, (86, 96, 104, 114), (122, 132, 140, 150) sts].
30: in MC, purl. 31-32: in AC, knit. 33: in MC, knit.
34: in MC, purl.
35-36: in AC, knit.
Repeat rows 33-36 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 11) more times. [8, (9, 9, 10, 11), (11, 12, 13, 13) total AC stripes since back of neck join].
37: in MC, CO 4 sts, k across. [82, (90, 100, 108, 118), (126, 136, 144, 154) sts].
38: in MC, CO 4 sts, p across. [86, (94, 104, 112, 122), (130, 140, 148, 158) sts].
39-40: in AC, knit.
41: in MC, knit.
42: in MC, purl.
Repeat rows 39-42 22, (22, 22, 22, 21), (22, 21, 21, 21) more times. [23, (23, 23, 23, 22), (23, 22, 22, 22) total AC stripes since underarm CO sts]. On the next row, switch to size 8 needles. Work 10 rows in k1, p1 rib stitch.
BO using the tubular bind off method.
Sleeves:
To work the sleeves, you will pick up stitches around the armhole opening and work the sleeve flat using size 9 needles.
1: in MC, with RS facing and beginning at the underarm, pick up 67 (73, 73, 79, 85) (85, 91, 97, 97) sts around armhole opening. This is about 3 sts per every 4 rows and 5 sts at the each side of the underarm.
2: in MC, purl.
3-4: in AC, knit.
5 (decrease row): in MC, k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1. [65 (71, 71, 77, 83) (83, 89, 95, 95) sts].
6: in MC, purl.
Continue in pattern as established (knitting 2 rows in AC; knitting 1 row, purling 1 row in MC), de- creasing every 8 (8, 8, 6, 6) (6, 6, 4, 4)th row 9, (11, 11, 14, 15), (15, 15, 19, 19) more times.
Then, continue in pattern as established until sleeve measures 16”. You may work more or less at this point to make your sleeve longer or shorter. End your sleeve 1.5” before your desired sleeve length.
On the next row, switch to size 7 needles, work 8 rows in p1, (k1, p1) rib stitch, BO using tubular bind off method.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Neckband:
Using size 7 needles, begin picking up stitches to the right of the sts cast on for the back of neck. Pick up 26 (28, 28, 32, 32) (32, 34, 34, 34) sts across the back neckline, 25 sts along left shoulder, 18 (20, 20, 24, 24) (24, 26, 26, 26) sts across center front, and 25 sts along right shoulder. [94, (98, 98, 106, 106), (106, 110, 110, 110) sts total].
Join to work in the round. PM to denote beg/end of each round. Work in k1, p1, rib stitch until neckband measures 3”. Bind off loosely. Fold neckband in and seam to inner edge to create a foldover neckband.
Finishing:
Starting at the bottom hem, seam up each side of the body to close using mattress stitch. Contin- ue from the underarm down to the cuff of each sleeve.
Weave in all ends to secure.
To block, soak in warm water and lay flat to dry. Enjoy!