Magnificent Lobster Striped Sweater Pattern

Description:

Stay warm and stylish with this extra large men's sweater featuring striking stripes and a unique lobster motif in the center. This pattern will guide you through creating a cozy and eye-catching sweater that is perfect for the cooler months.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors - 500g in Color A (Main Color) and 300g in Color B (Contrast Color)
• Needles: US 10 / UK 6 / 6mm circular knitting needles, US 10 / UK 4 / 6mm double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Size:

Extra Large

Instructions:

1. Using Color A, cast on 120 stitches on circular needles. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2) for 5 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until the piece measures 10 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Center Lobster Motif: On the front of the sweater, using Color B, follow the lobster chart (provided separately) and intarsia technique to create the lobster motif.
5. Continue in stockinette stitch with Color A until the sweater measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
6. Shape Armholes: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each armhole every other round 3 times.
7. Continue working on the body until it measures 25 inches from the cast-on edge. Bind off all stitches.
8. Sleeves: With Color A, pick up stitches around the armhole opening using double-pointed needles. Work in stockinette stitch for 16 inches, then work in 2x2 ribbing for 3 inches. Bind off all stitches.
9. Weave in all ends and block the sweater to shape.

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