This pattern will guide you through knitting an oversized mock turtleneck batwing sleeve sweater using cotton yarn in the round.
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 8 (5mm) needles.
Pattern is written for size S (M, L, XL, XXL). Sample is shown in size M.
Using US 8 (5mm) circular needles, cast on 120 (140, 160, 180, 200) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker for beginning of round.
Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
Switch to US 10 (6mm) needles. Knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) inches from cast on edge.
Shape batwing sleeves:
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until piece measures 30 (31, 32, 33, 34) inches from cast on edge.
Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches. Bind off all stitches loosely.
Seam sleeves and sides using mattress stitch.
Weave in all ends and block sweater to measurements.
Your mock turtleneck batwing sleeve sweater is now ready to wear!