Halibut Sweater Knitting Pattern

This cozy and stylish Halibut Sweater is the perfect project for intermediate knitters. With a beautiful textured stitch pattern resembling fish scales, this sweater is sure to become a wardrobe favorite.

Materials:

• Yarn: Aran weight yarn (UK old: Aran, Metric: 10 ply, Imperial: Medium/4, Metric: 8 wpi)
• Needles: US size 8 (UK old: 6, Metric: 5mm) and US size 9 (UK old: 5, Metric: 5.5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Pattern:

1. Using smaller needles, cast on 108 (120, 132, 144) stitches.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and begin the Halibut Stitch Pattern:

Halibut Stitch Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): K1, *sl1 wyif, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, sl1 wyif, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Purl across.
Row 3: K2, *sl1 wyif, k3; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: Purl across.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern.

4. Continue in the Halibut Stitch Pattern until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
5. Shape Raglan Armholes:

Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.

Next Row: Purl across.

Repeat these 2 rows 5 (6, 7, 8) more times, then work RS row once more.

Continue working even in pattern until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches, ending with a WS row.

Finishing:

• Bind off all stitches.
• Sew side seams and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
• Weave in all ends.

Your Halibut Sweater is now ready to wear and impress! Share your creation with us using #purljam on social media.

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