Aran Top-Down Sweater Pattern
Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Yarn: Aran weight yarn (Imperial Needle Size: US 8/ UK 6/ Metric Needle Size: 5mm)
- Circular knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down.
- Cast on stitches for the neckline and work in ribbing for 2 inches.
- Increase evenly to create the yoke section.
- Separate the sleeves and body, then knit each section separately.
- Continue working the body in the round until desired length.
- Join the sleeves and body to work the yoke decreases.
- Finish with ribbing at the bottom.
Continue following the pattern for each size according to your measurements.