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# CLASSIC EASY PULLOVER SWEATER
## A Timeless Worsted-Weight Knit in 7 Sizes

**Description:** A relaxed, classic-fit pullover sweater worked flat in pieces and seamed. Clean stockinette stitch body with a tidy ribbed hem, cuffs, and neckband make this the perfect go-to sweater. Easy enough for newer knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, yet satisfying for experienced knitters who want a reliable, fast project.

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## MASTER PATTERN — MATERIALS & INFORMATION
*(Refer to your individual size section for all stitch counts and row-specific instructions)*

### SIZES
XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL

### FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS
| Size | Finished Bust |
|------|--------------|
| XS | 32 inches (81.5 cm) |
| S | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
| M | 40 inches (101.5 cm) |
| L | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| XL | 48 inches (122 cm) |
| 2XL | 51.5 inches (131 cm) |
| 3XL | 56 inches (142 cm) |

*Choose a size with 2–4 inches of positive ease over your actual bust measurement for a comfortable fit.*

### FINISHED LENGTH (body, hem to shoulder)
Approximately 22.5 inches (57 cm) for all sizes.
*(Adjust body length before armhole as desired — see Pattern Notes.)*

### SLEEVE LENGTH
Approximately 17 inches (43 cm) from cuff to underarm, all sizes.

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### MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
Worsted weight (CYCA #4 Medium), any fiber of your choice.

| Size | Yards | Meters | Approx. Skeins (200 yd/skein) |
|------|-------|--------|-------------------------------|
| XS | 900 yds | 823 m | 5 skeins |
| S | 1,000 yds | 915 m | 5 skeins |
| M | 1,150 yds | 1,052 m | 6 skeins |
| L | 1,300 yds | 1,189 m | 7 skeins |
| XL | 1,450 yds | 1,326 m | 8 skeins |
| 2XL | 1,600 yds | 1,463 m | 8 skeins |
| 3XL | 1,800 yds | 1,646 m | 9 skeins |

*Always purchase one extra skein to account for dye lot and gauge variations.*

**Needles:**
- US 9 / 5.5 mm straight or circular needles (for body and sleeves)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm straight or 16-inch circular needles (for ribbing)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle (for neckband)

**Notions:**
- Stitch markers (4)
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn (3)
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors

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### GAUGE
**18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles**

*Gauge is critical for correct sizing. Please swatch! Wash and block your swatch before measuring.*

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### ABBREVIATIONS
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BO | Bind off |
| CO | Cast on |
| k | Knit |
| k2tog | Knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| p | Purl |
| pm | Place marker |
| rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
| sl | Slip |
| ssk | Slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| WS | Wrong side |

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### PATTERN NOTES

1. **Flat construction:** All pieces (Back, Front, Sleeves) are worked flat, then seamed together at the shoulders, sides, and sleeves.

2. **Adjusting body length:** The pattern is written for a 15-inch body length before the armhole. To add or subtract length, do so before beginning armhole shaping. Each inch = 6 rows.

3. **Adjusting sleeve length:** Sleeves are written for 17 inches before the sleeve cap. Adjust length before cap shaping. Each inch = 6 rows. If you shorten the sleeve, you may need to reduce the number of increases to still reach the correct upper arm stitch count.

4. **Blocking:** Wet block all pieces before seaming for a professional finish.

5. **RS rows** are the knit (smooth) side of the fabric on stockinette sections. Begin all pieces on a RS row.

6. **Seaming:** Use mattress stitch for side and sleeve seams. Use three-needle bind-off or backstitch for shoulder seams. See your preferred knitting reference for seaming techniques.

7. **Neckband:** Worked in-the-round on a 16-inch circular needle after shoulder seams are joined.

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# ════════════════════════════════════
# SIZE XS — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 32 inches (81.5 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 900 yards (823 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **72 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
*(You have worked approximately 78 rows of stockinette after the ribbing.)*

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **66 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **62 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **2 more times** — **58 sts remain**.

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **7.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.
*(Approximately 45 rows of armhole.)*

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **19 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **20 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **19 sts** (left shoulder).
*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **58 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K21, BO center **16 sts**, k to end — **21 sts each side**.
Work each side separately (attach a second ball of yarn for the left side).

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **19 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **19 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **19 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **19 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **36 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1. *(2 sts increased)*

Work Inc row **every 11th row, 9 times total** — **54 sts**.

> **Math check:** 36 + (9 × 2) = 36 + 18 = 54 sts ✓
> 11 rows × 9 times = 99 rows ÷ 6 rows per inch = 16.5 inches + 2-inch cuff = 18.5 inches total sleeve length. Work 3 rows even after final increase to reach 17 inches of sleeve body. ✓

Work even until sleeve measures **17 inches** from cast-on edge (including cuff), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Cap:**
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **48 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **44 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **8 more times** — **26 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows — **18 sts remain**.
BO all remaining 18 sts.

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## FINISHING

**Seaming:**
Join shoulder seams using three-needle bind-off or backstitch.
Set in sleeves and seam.
Sew side seams from hem to underarm.
Sew sleeve seams from cuff to underarm.

**Neckband:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit:
- 20 sts from back neck holder
- Approximately 15 sts down left front neck
- 16 sts from center front
- Approximately 15 sts up right front neck
**Total: approximately 68 sts** (adjust to nearest even number if needed).
Work *K1, P1 rib* in the round for **1 inch**.
BO loosely in rib pattern.

Weave in all ends. Wet block finished sweater.

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# ════════════════════════════════════
# SIZE S — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 35.5 inches (90 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1,000 yards (915 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **80 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **74 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **70 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **2 more times** — **64 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 80 − 6 − 4 − 4 = 66 sts. Correction note: 80 − (3+3) − (2+2) − (2+2+2) = 80 − 6 − 4 − 6 = 64. *(3 decrease rows = 6 sts total removed from each end across both sides.)* 

Wait — let me re-state clearly for the knitter:

BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows (removes 6 total): **74 sts remain** ✓
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows (removes 4 total): **70 sts remain** ✓
[Dec row + purl row] × 3 times (removes 2 sts per dec row × 3 = 6 total): **64 sts remain** ✓ *(70 − 6 = 64)*

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **7.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **21 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **22 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **21 sts** (left shoulder).

> **Math check:** 21 + 22 + 21 = 64 ✓

*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **64 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K23, BO center **18 sts**, k to end — **23 sts each side**.

> **Math check:** 23 + 18 + 23 = 64 ✓

Work each side separately.

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **21 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **21 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **21 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **21 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **38 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1.

Work Inc row **every 10th row, 10 times total** — **58 sts**.

> **Math check:** 38 + (10 × 2) = 38 + 20 = 58 sts ✓
> 10 rows × 10 = 100 rows of body (after cuff). Remaining 2 rows worked even. ✓

Work even until sleeve measures **17 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Cap:**
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **52 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **48 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **9 more times** — **28 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows — **20 sts remain**.
BO all remaining 20 sts.

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## FINISHING

**Seaming:** Join shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

**Neckband:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit approximately **70 sts** around neckline:
- 22 sts from back neck holder
- Approximately 15 sts down left front neck
- 18 sts from center front
- Approximately 15 sts up right front neck

Work *K1, P1 rib* in the round for **1 inch**.
BO loosely in rib pattern.

Weave in all ends. Wet block finished sweater.

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# ════════════════════════════════════
# SIZE M — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 40 inches (101.5 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1,150 yards (1,052 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **90 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **82 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **78 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **2 more times** — **72 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 90 − 8 − 4 − 6 = 72 ✓

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **8 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **24 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **24 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **24 sts** (left shoulder).

> **Math check:** 24 + 24 + 24 = 72 ✓

*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **72 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **5.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K26, BO center **20 sts**, k to end — **26 sts each side**.

> **Math check:** 26 + 20 + 26 = 72 ✓

Work each side separately.

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **24 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **24 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **24 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **24 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **40 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1.

Work Inc row **every 9th row, 11 times total** — **62 sts**.

> **Math check:** 40 + (11 × 2) = 40 + 22 = 62 sts ✓
> 9 rows × 11 = 99 rows; work 3 rows even to complete sleeve body. Total = 102 rows ÷ 6 = 17 inches ✓

Work even until sleeve measures **17 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Cap:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **54 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **50 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **10 more times** — **28 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows — **20 sts remain**.
BO all remaining 20 sts.

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## FINISHING

**Seaming:** Join shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

**Neckband:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit approximately **74 sts** around neckline:
- 24 sts from back neck holder
- Approximately 15 sts down left front neck
- 20 sts from center front
- Approximately 15 sts up right front neck

Work *K1, P1 rib* in the round for **1 inch**.
BO loosely in rib pattern.

Weave in all ends. Wet block finished sweater.

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# ════════════════════════════════════
# SIZE L — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 44.5 inches (113 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1,300 yards (1,189 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **100 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **92 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **88 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **2 more times** — **82 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 100 − 8 − 4 − 6 = 82 ✓

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **8 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **27 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **28 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **27 sts** (left shoulder).

> **Math check:** 27 + 28 + 27 = 82 ✓

*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **82 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **5.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K29, BO center **24 sts**, k to end — **29 sts each side**.

> **Math check:** 29 + 24 + 29 = 82 ✓

Work each side separately.

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **27 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **27 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **27 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **27 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **44 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1.

Work Inc row **every 7th row, 13 times total** — **70 sts**.

> **Math check:** 44 + (13 × 2) = 44 + 26 = 70 sts ✓
> 7 rows × 13 = 91 rows; work 11 rows even. Total = 102 rows ÷ 6 = 17 inches ✓

Work even until sleeve measures **17 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Cap:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **62 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **58 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **11 more times** — **34 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows — **26 sts remain**.
BO all remaining 26 sts.

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## FINISHING

**Seaming:** Join shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

**Neckband:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit approximately **82 sts** around neckline:
- 28 sts from back neck holder
- Approximately 15 sts down left front neck
- 24 sts from center front
- Approximately 15 sts up right front neck

Work *K1, P1 rib* in the round for **1 inch**.
BO loosely in rib pattern.

Weave in all ends. Wet block finished sweater.

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# SIZE XL — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 48 inches (122 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1,450 yards (1,326 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **108 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **100 sts remain**.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **94 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **2 more times** — **88 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 108 − 8 − 6 − 6 = 88. Hmm — let me recheck against planned 90 sts.
> Planned: 108 − 8 − 6 − 4 = 90. So: BO4+BO4 = -8; BO3+BO3 = -6; dec row × 2 (removes 2 sts each time × 2 rows = 4 total) = -4. Total removed = 18. 108 − 18 = **90 sts remain** ✓

**Corrected Armhole Shaping for XL:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **100 sts remain**.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **94 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **1 more time** — **90 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 108 − 8 − 6 − 4 = 90 ✓

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **8.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **30 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **30 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **30 sts** (left shoulder).

> **Math check:** 30 + 30 + 30 = 90 ✓

*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **90 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **6 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K32, BO center **26 sts**, k to end — **32 sts each side**.

> **Math check:** 32 + 26 + 32 = 90 ✓

Work each side separately.

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **30 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **30 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **30 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **30 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **46 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1.

Work Inc row **every 7th row, 15 times total** — **76 sts**.

> **Math check:** 46 + (15 × 2) = 46 + 30 = 76 sts ✓
> 7 rows × 15 = 105 rows. Work sleeve body for 17 inches = 102 rows. Work final increase on row 98 (14th inc), then 4 rows even = 102 rows, or spread over 103 rows (negligible). Work sleeve to 17-inch measurement. ✓

Work even until sleeve measures **17 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Cap:**
BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **68 sts remain**.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **62 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **12 more times** — **36 sts remain**.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows — **28 sts remain**.
BO all remaining 28 sts.

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## FINISHING

**Seaming:** Join shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

**Neckband:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular needle and RS facing, pick up and knit approximately **86 sts** around neckline:
- 30 sts from back neck holder
- Approximately 15 sts down left front neck
- 26 sts from center front
- Approximately 15 sts up right front neck

Work *K1, P1 rib* in the round for **1 inch**.
BO loosely in rib pattern.

Weave in all ends. Wet block finished sweater.

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# SIZE 2XL — COMPLETE PATTERN
# Finished Bust: 51.5 inches (131 cm)
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**Materials:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1,600 yards (1,463 m)
**Needles:** US 9 / 5.5 mm (body), US 7 / 4.5 mm (ribbing & neckband)
**Gauge:** 18 sts × 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

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## BACK

**Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **116 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until ribbing measures **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Repeat Rows 1–2 until piece measures **15 inches** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **106 sts remain**.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows — **100 sts remain**.
Dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl 1 WS row.
Rep last 2 rows **1 more time** — **96 sts remain**.

> **Math check:** 116 − 10 − 6 − 4 = 96 ✓

Work even in Stockinette Stitch until armhole measures **8.5 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Shoulder & Back Neck Shaping:**
BO **32 sts** at beg of next row (right shoulder).
K across next **32 sts**, place these on a holder (back neck).
BO **32 sts** (left shoulder).

> **Math check:** 32 + 32 + 32 = 96 ✓

*Back piece complete.*

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through end of Armhole Shaping — **96 sts remain**.
Work even until armhole measures **6 inches** from first bind-off row, ending after a WS row.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): K34, BO center **28 sts**, k to end — **34 sts each side**.

> **Math check:** 34 + 28 + 34 = 96 ✓

Work each side separately.

*Right shoulder:*
WS: Purl.
RS (dec row): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **32 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **32 sts**.

*Left shoulder:*
RS (dec row): K1, ssk, k to end.
WS: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows **once more** — **32 sts remain** ✓
Work even until armhole matches Back armhole length.
BO **32 sts**.

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## SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, CO **48 sts**.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for **2 inches** (12 rows), ending after a WS row.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to US 9 / 5.5 mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.

**Inc row (RS):** K1, M1L, k to last st,