Cozy Red Sweater Knitting Pattern
This cozy red sweater is perfect for chilly days and nights. Stay warm and stylish with this easy-to-follow knitting pattern.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight red yarn - 800 yards (Imperial), 730 meters (Metric)
- Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5.0 mm knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Size: Adult Small (Medium, Large, XLarge)
Instructions:
- Cast on 90 (100, 110, 120) stitches.
- Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
- Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches from cast on edge.
- Shape armholes: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each armhole edge every other row 3 times.
- Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.
- Shape shoulders: Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
- Bind off remaining stitches.
- Repeat for the other side.
- Join shoulder seams.
- Pick up stitches around the armholes and work in 2x2 ribbing for 1 inch.
- Weave in all ends and block to finished measurements.
Enjoy your new cozy red sweater!