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Rose Sweater Pattern

This pattern will guide you step by step to create a beautiful and cozy Rose Sweater. Get your needles ready and let's start knitting!

Materials

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Size

This pattern is written for sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL). Please refer to the sizing chart below:

Size Bust Circumference (inches)
S 34-36
M 38-40
L 42-44
XL 46-48
XXL 50-52

Instructions

  1. Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 120 (130, 140, 150, 160) stitches.
  2. Row 1 (Wrong side): Purl all stitches.
  3. Row 2 (Right side): Knit all stitches.
  4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 2 inches (5 cm).
  5. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) and continue until the work measures 14 inches (36 cm) from the cast on edge.
  6. Next row (Right side): Knit 60 (65, 70, 75, 80) stitches, place marker, knit 10 stitches, place marker, and knit to the end of the row.
  7. Continue in stockinette stitch, knitting the stitches between the markers and purling the rest of the stitches, until the work measures 16 inches (41 cm) from the cast on edge.
  8. Shape the armholes:
    • Row 1 (Right side): Knit to 2 stitches before the marker, knit 2 together, slip marker, knit 1, slip slip knit, knit to the end of the row.
    • Row 2 (Wrong side): Purl all stitches.
    • Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times.
    • Continue in stockinette stitch until the work measures 19 inches (48 cm) from the cast on edge.
  9. Shape the neckline:
    • Knit 25 (27, 29, 31, 33) stitches, slip them onto a stitch holder or scrap yarn, bind off the next 50 (56, 62, 68, 74) stitches, knit to the end of the row.
    • Working on the remaining 25 (27, 29, 31, 33) stitches, knit every row for 2 inches (5 cm), then bind off.
    • With the right side facing, rejoin yarn to the stitches on hold, knit every row for 2 inches (5 cm), then bind off.
  10. Finishing:
    • Seam the shoulders together using the mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method.
    • Pick up stitches around the neckline using the smaller straight needles, and knit 1 row. Then bind off.
    • Seam the sides and underarm together using the mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method.
    • Weave in any loose ends and trim excess yarn.