Knitted Little Sweater
Ah, the charm of a knitted little sweater! It's like wrapping your favorite teddy bear in a warm hug. The intricate stitches and cozy feel make it perfect for those chilly evenings or even just lounging around with a cup of tea. Whether it's a gift from a loved one or a treasured find at a vintage shop, a knitted little sweater brings a touch of whimsy and comfort to any outfit. So, embrace its snug embrace and let its coziness brighten up your day!
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, XL, XXL] (Shown in XS)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 31[34, 38, 42, 46, 50] inches
Length: 16[17, 17.5, 21, 23, 24] inches
MATERIALS
Rowan Wool Cotton [50% Merino Wool/50% Cotton; 123 yd/113m per 50g skein]; Color: 953 August; 5[6, 7, 9, 10, 11] skeins
1 24-inch US 4/3.5mm circular needle [for sizes XS, S and M only]
1 24-inch US 6/4.0mm circular needle
Hook and eye
GAUGE
24 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 6/4.0mm needles
PATTERN NOTES
Lace Pattern (Worked over a multiple of 4 + 2 sts)
Row 1 [RS]: K1, [k2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso] to last st, k1
Row 2 [WS]: P1, [p2, yo, p2tog] to last st, p1
2x2 Ribbing (Worked over a multiple of 4 + 2 sts)
Row 1 [RS]: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.
DIRECTIONS
Back
With size US 4[4, 4, 6, 6, 6] needles, CO 94[102, 114, 126, 138, 150] sts.
Work in 2x2 ribbing until work measures 4 inches.
With size US 6 needles, work in Lace Pattern until piece measures 9.5[9.5, 9.5, 12.5, 12.5, 13] inches, ending with a WS row.
Armhole Shaping
Working in patt as set, BO 4[5, 6, 10, 11, 14] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of next 2[2, 4, 2, 4, 6] rows, then 1 st at beg of next 8[10, 10, 10, 12, 14] rows. 74[78, 84, 90, 96, 96] sts rem.
Work even in patt as set until work measures 15[16, 16.5, 20, 22, 23] inches, ending with a WS row.
Back Neck Shaping
Next Row [RS]: Work 29[31, 34, 36, 37, 37] sts, join a second ball of yarn, BO center 16[16, 16, 18, 22, 22] sts, work to end of row.
Cont in patt as set, working both sides at the same as foll:
Next Row [WS]: Work across sts for left back, BO 5 sts at beg of right back, work to end.
Next Row [RS]: Work across sts for right back, BO 5 sts at beg of left back, work to end.
Next Row [WS]: Work across sts for left back, BO 3 sts at beg of right back, work to end.
Next Row [RS]: Work across sts for right back, BO 3 sts at beg of left back, work to end.
Work 1 row even.
BO rem 21[23, 26, 28, 29, 29] sts.
Left Front
With size US 4[4, 4, 6, 6, 6] needles, CO 47[51, 59, 63, 67, 75] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K1, work in 2x2 ribbing to end.
Row 2 [WS]: Work in 2x2 ribbing to last st, p1.
Work in patt as set until work measures 4 inches.
Switch to size US 6 needles.
Row 1 [RS]: Work in Lace Pattern to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: P1, work in Lace Pattern to end.
Work in patt as set until work measures 7[7, 7, 10.5, 12, 12.5] inches, ending with a WS row.
Neck Shaping
Next Row [RS]: Work in patt as set to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Work 3 rows in patt as set.
Repeat these 4 rows 15[15, 17, 17, 16, 18] times more, and AT THE SAME TIME, when work measures 9.5[9.5, 9.5, 12.5, 12.5, 13] inches, ending with a WS row, shape armhole as described below.
Continuing in patt as set, while working neckline shaping as set, work the following shaping at the beginning of RS rows ONLY.
BO 4[5, 6, 10, 11, 14] sts, BO 2 sts 1[1, 2, 1, 2, 3] times, BO 1 st 4[5, 5, 5, 6, 7] times.
When all neckline and armhole shaping has been worked, 21[23, 26, 28, 29, 29] sts rem.
Work even in patt until front measures same as back to shoulder. BO all sts.
Right Front
With size US 4[4, 4, 6, 6, 6] needles, CO 47[51, 59, 63, 67, 75] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: Work in 2x2 ribbing to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: P1, work in 2x2 ribbing to end.
Work in patt as set until work measures 4 inches.
Switch to size US 6 needles.
Row 1 [RS]: K1, work in Lace Pattern to end.
Row 2 [WS]: Work in Lace Pattern to last st, p1.
Work in patt as set until work measures 7[7, 7, 10.5, 12, 12.5] inches, ending with a WS row.
Neck Shaping
Next Row [RS]: Ssk, work in patt as set to end.
Work 3 rows in patt as set.
Repeat these 4 rows 15[15, 17, 17, 16, 18] times more, and AT THE SAME TIME, when work measures 9.5[9.5, 9.5, 12.5, 12.5, 13] inches, ending with a RS row, shape armhole as described below.
Continuing in patt as set, while working neckline shaping as set, work the following shaping at the beginning of WS rows ONLY.
BO 4[5, 6, 10, 11, 14] sts, BO 2 sts 1[1, 2, 1, 2, 3] times, BO 1 st 4[5, 5, 5, 6, 7] times.
When all neckline and armhole shaping has been worked, 21[23, 26, 28, 29, 29] sts rem.
Work even in patt until front measures same as back to shoulder. BO all sts.
Sleeves (Make 2)
With size US 4[4, 4, 6, 6, 6] needles, CO 70[74, 82, 86, 106, 114] sts.
Work in 2x2 ribbing until work measures 1.5 inches.
With size US 6 needles, work in Lace Pattern until piece measures 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3] inches, ending with a WS row.
Sleeve Cap Shaping
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL Only:
BO 6[6, 6, 8, 8, _] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Size XXL Only
BO 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
BO 4 sts at beg of foll 2 rows.
BO 3 sts at beg of foll 2 rows.
All Sizes Continue Here
BO 2 sts at beg of next 6[4, 6, 4, 8, 2] rows.
BO 1 st at beg of next 12[20, 20, 26, 32, 34] rows.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 8[4, 4, 6, 4, 6] rows.
BO 0[3, 4, 0, 3, 0] sts at beg of next 0[2, 2, 0, 2, 0] rows.
BO rem 18[20, 22, 24, 28, 34] sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams, sleeve and side seams. Sew on hook and eye.
