Cozy Classic Sweater Pattern

Welcome to your new favorite knitting project! This detailed pattern guides you step-by-step through creating a warm, stylish sweater perfect for chilly days. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned knitter, you'll enjoy crafting this timeless piece.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) - Approx. 1200 yards / 1097 meters. Choose a soft, washable wool blend or your preferred fiber.
• Needle Sizes:
  • US: 7 (4.5 mm)
  • UK Old: 6
  • Metric: 4.5 mm
• Additional Supplies: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, rows counter, scissors, measuring tape.

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Size Offered

• Small (Chest 34-36 inches / 86-91.5 cm)
• Medium (Chest 38-40 inches / 96.5-101.5 cm)
• Large (Chest 42-44 inches / 106.5-112 cm)

Body

1. Cast On: Using your preferred cast-on method, cast on the number of stitches required for your size. For small: 80 stitches, Medium: 88 stitches, Large: 96 stitches.
2. Ribbing: Work 2 inches / 5 cm in 1x1 rib (knit, purl). Bind off loosely in rib pattern.
3. Main Body: Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Work in stockinette stitch (knit in the round on the right side, purl if working flat) until the body measures approximately 14 inches / 35.5 cm from the cast-on edge, or desired length.

Split for Armholes

1. Front and Back: Divide your stitches equally to create front and back sections, leaving additional stitches for side seams if working flat, or modify for circular knitting by placing markers.
2. Armhole Shaping: When the body reaches the desired length, bind off 2 stitches at each armhole side every other row three times to shape armholes.

Decreases and Neck Shaping

1. To create a rounded neckline, on the front stitches, decrease 1 stitch at the center every 4th row 3 times.
2. Continue knitting until the shoulder slope is approximately 2 inches / 5 cm from the neckline bind-off edge.

Sleeves

1. Cast on stitches based on finished measurements; typically, 40-44 stitches for small to large.
2. Work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each side every 8th row 10 times to shape sleeve width.
3. Bind off when the sleeve reaches desired length, about 18-20 inches / 45-50 cm.

Assembly

• Seam side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch or preferred method.
• Pick up stitches along the neckline for ribbing, work 1x1 ribbing for 1 inch / 2.5 cm, then bind off loosely.

Finishing

• Weave in all loose ends.
• Block the sweater to measurements for a polished finish.

Enjoy your cozy, classic sweater! Feel free to personalize with colorwork, different necklines, or additional motifs to make it uniquely yours.

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