What you need
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL · To fit bust 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 inches · Finished bust 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 inches |
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| Yarn | Worsted / aran weight cotton or cotton blend, about 210 yd / 190 m per 100 g. 1120 to 1999 yards (6 to 10 × 100 g skeins) depending on size. |
| Needles | US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular, a 32 inch / 80 cm circular, and a short circular or DPNs. US 7 / 4.5 mm for the cuffs. |
| Gauge (tension) | 18 sts & 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on US 8; 18 sts & 32 rows = 4 inches in garter on US 8 |
Skills you’ll use
- Knit
- Purl
- K2tog
- Ssk
- German short rows
- Picking up stitches
- Mattress stitch
- Suitable for an advanced beginner.
What’s in the PDF
- • 18-page PDF, fully written out for six sizes, no charts needed • Photographs of the finished sweater and close-ups of the yoke, cuff and hem • Construction diagram, full schematic and a sleeve schematic • A short-row diagram showing exactly how the shirttail curve is made • Yarn quantities in yards, metres, skeins and grams for every size • A "How the Numbers Close" page so you can see the maths adds up • A troubleshooting page for the eight things most likely to go wrong
Questions about this pattern
Do I need to know short rows?
The shirttail hem uses German short rows, and they are explained on a page of their own inside the pattern.
What sizes does the sweater cover?
Six sizes, S to 3XL, each fully written out — no 'adjust to fit' shortcuts.
Is the pattern in UK or US terms?
US knitting terms, written in English, as an 18-page PDF you download instantly.