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Vertical Striped Knit Sweater Pattern

This pattern creates a stylish sweater with vertical stripes and a cozy collar, perfect for staying warm and fashionable in any season.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran weight, Metric: 10 ply) in two contrasting colors - Color A (Main Color) and Color B (Contrast Color)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) circular knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

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

Instructions:

1. With Color A, cast on 120 stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for 10 rows.
3. Switch to Color B and knit 2 rows.
4. Switch back to Color A and knit 4 rows.
5. Continue alternating colors every 2 rows until the sweater measures approximately 18 inches from the cast on edge.
6. Shape Collar:
   • On the next right side row, knit 40 stitches, place marker, knit remaining stitches.
   • Work in stockinette stitch on these 40 stitches for 4 inches, ending with a wrong side row.
   • Next row (right side): Knit across to marker, turn.
   • Next row: Purl across to marker, turn.
   • Repeat these two rows until collar measures 5 inches, ending with a wrong side row.
7. Continue working in stockinette stitch on all stitches until the sweater measures 25 inches from the cast on edge.
8. Bind off all stitches.
9. Seam the sides of the sweater using mattress stitch.
10. Weave in all ends and block the sweater to finished measurements.

Your stylish vertical striped knit sweater with a collar is now ready to wear!

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