This pattern will guide you through creating a cozy and stylish long sweater with a flattering v-neck and trendy flared sleeves. Perfect for staying warm and looking fabulous!
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles
This pattern is written for sizes S (M, L, XL). Instructions for size M are given in parentheses, with other sizes following in order.
Back Panel:
Using smaller needles, CO 80 (90, 100, 110) sts.
Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 3 inches.
Change to larger needles and continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from CO edge.
Shape Armholes:
BO 4 (4, 5, 5) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st each side every other row 4 times. Continue until armhole measures 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) inches.
BO all sts.
Front Panel:
Work as for Back Panel until armholes measure 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8) inches.
Shape Neck:
BO center 20 (24, 28, 32) sts and work each side separately.
Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 times.
Continue until armhole matches Back Panel.
BO all sts.
Sleeves (make 2):
Using smaller needles, CO 40 (44, 48, 52) sts.
Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
Change to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 st each side every 4th row 12 times. (64 (68, 72, 76) sts)
Work even until sleeve measures 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5) inches from CO edge.
BO all sts.
Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in all ends
Your gorgeous long, loose sweater with v-neck and flared sleeves is now ready to wear and impress!