Knitted Summer Sweater
Oh, isn't a knitted summer sweater just the perfect combo of cozy and breezy? It's like getting a warm hug while still staying cool in the summer heat. The soft, lightweight yarn feels gentle against your skin, and the open weave design allows for airflow, keeping you comfy all day long. Whether you're strolling on the beach at sunset or enjoying a picnic in the park, a knitted summer sweater adds that extra touch of charm to your outfit. It's the ideal wardrobe staple for those days when the sunshine gives way to a slight evening chill – stylish and snug, all rolled into one!
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Full Bust Circumference: 33.75[36.25, 40.25, 45.75, 48.25, 51, 52.25] inches
- Under Bust Circumference: 25.75[27.75, 31, 35.75, 37.75, 43, 48.25] inches
- Length at center back: 22[22.5, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5] inches
MATERIALS
Yarn
Classic Elite Verde Collection Sprout [100% organic cotton; 109 yds/100m per 100g skein]; color: #4339; 4[4, 5, 6, 6, 8, 9] skeins
Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set US #10.75/7mm double-point needles
2 US #10.75/7mm circular needles, recommended lengths as follows:
- Sizes XS, S, M: 16-inch and 24-inch
- Sizes L, 1X: 24-inch and 32-inch
- Sizes 2X, 3X: 32-inch and 40-inch
Notions
- Yarn needle
- 8 stitch markers – be sure one is different from the others
GAUGE
12 sts/16 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
RLI (Right Lifted Increase): Use the right needle to pick up the stitch below the next stitch on the left needle. Place it on the left needle, then knit into it. 1 stitch has been increased.
DIRECTIONS
BODICE/YOKE
Using shorter circular needle, CO 64[68, 76, 84, 88, 96, 96] sts. Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist (use unique marker to indicate beginning of round).
As you work bodice/yoke, switch to longer circular needle when needed.
Set-up Round: P1, place marker, p10[10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14], place marker, p1, place marker, p20[22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 32], place marker, p1, place marker, p10[10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14], place marker, p1, place marker, p20[22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 32].
Raglan Increase Round: [K1, slip marker, RLI, k to 1 st before next marker, RLI, k1, slip marker] four times. 8 sts increased.
K 1 round.
Repeat these 2 rounds three times more. 96[100, 108, 116, 120, 128, 128] sts: 18[18, 20, 20, 20, 22, 22] sts for each sleeve and 28[30, 32, 36, 38, 40, 40] sts each for front and back (not including single sts between markers).
First Eyelet Round: K1, slip marker, RLI, k1[1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1], [yo, k4] 4[4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] times, yo, k0[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0], RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k to 1 st before next marker, RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k1[1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1], [yo, k4] 4[4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] times, yo, k0[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0], RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k2[3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 4], [yo, k4] 6[6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8] times, yo, k1[2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 3], RLI, k1. 121[125, 133, 143, 147, 157, 157] sts: 25[25, 27, 27, 27, 30, 30] sts for each sleeve, 30[32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 42] sts for back, and 37[39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 51] sts for front.
K 1 round.
Work Raglan Increase Round. 129[133, 141, 151, 155, 165, 165] sts.
K 1 round.
Second Eyelet Round: K1, slip marker, RLI, k1[1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1], [yo, k5] 5[5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6] times, yo, k0[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0], RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k to 1 st before next marker, RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k1[1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1], [yo, k5] 5[5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6] times, yo, k0[0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0], RLI, k1, slip marker, k1, slip marker; RLI, k2[3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 4], [yo, k5] 7[7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9] times, yo, k1[2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 3], RLI, k1. 157[161, 169, 181, 185, 197, 197] sts: 35[35, 37, 37, 37, 41, 41] sts for each sleeve, 34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 46] sts for back, and 49[51, 53, 61, 63, 65, 65] sts for front.
K 1 round.
Work Raglan Increase Round.
Repeat these 2 rounds 4[5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] times more. 197[209, 233, 253, 265, 285, 293] sts: 45[47, 53, 55, 57, 63, 65] sts for each sleeve, 59[63, 69, 79, 83, 87, 89] sts for front, and 44[48, 54, 60, 64, 68, 70] sts for back.
K 1 round. Work measures approx. 6[6.5, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches at center back.
Yarn will now be positioned at end of sts for front. Do not break yarn. Sleeves will be worked using a new ball of yarn, then lower body will be worked using ball of yarn currently attached to sts of front.
SLEEVES
Left Sleeve:
CO 3 sts onto one double-point needle. Continuing from these sts and using double-point needles, k first 47[49, 55, 57, 59, 65, 67] sts from circular needle (all sts of one sleeve, and single stitch between markers before and after sleeve sts), removing markers. 50[52, 58, 60, 62, 68, 70] sts on double-point needles. Join to work in the round.
Round 1: K to last st; k last st of round together with first st of next round. 49[51, 57, 59, 61, 67, 69] sts.
Round 2: [K1, k2tog] 16[17, 19, 19, 20, 22, 23] times, k1[0, 0, 2, 1, 1, 0]. 33[34, 38, 40, 41, 45, 46] sts.
BO all sts purlwise.
Slip next 44[48, 54, 60, 64, 68, 70] sts from circular needle (all sts of back) to shorter circular needle.
Right Sleeve:
Work as for left sleeve.
LOWER BODY
Round 1: Using longer circular needle and yarn attached to sts of front, pick up and k 3 sts in CO sts at left underarm, placing marker after second picked-up st (use unique marker to indicate beginning of round); k all sts of back, pick up and k 3 sts in CO sts at right underarm, placing marker after second picked-up st; k sts of front to 3 sts before left underarm marker, ssk, k1. 108[116, 128, 144, 152, 160, 164] sts.
Round 2: [K2tog, k to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, slip marker] twice. 104[112, 124, 140, 148, 156, 160] sts.
Round 3: K2tog, k to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, slip marker, k2tog, k to end. 101[109, 121, 137, 145, 153, 157] sts: 58[62, 68, 78, 82, 86, 88] sts for front, 43[47, 53, 59, 63, 67, 69] sts for back.
Work in stockinette st until work measures 2 inches from underarm.
Note: This point is lower edge of bodice. Before working next round, it is a good idea to slip sts to waste yarn and try on sweater, to ensure that bodice is long enough to cover bust vertically. If needed, work more length at this point.
Next Round: K to marker, remove marker, k5[5, 6, 9, 9, 19, 32], (ssk) 12[13, 14, 15, 16, 12, 6] times, (k2tog) 12[13, 14, 15, 16, 12, 6] times, k5[5, 6, 9, 9, 19, 32]. 77[83, 93, 107, 113, 129, 145] sts. Do not remove end-of-round marker.
P 1 round.
Set Up for Lower Body Shaping:
Set-up Round: K14[15, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24], place marker, k13[17, 19, 21, 21, 21, 21], place marker, k26[27, 30, 35, 38, 44, 50], place marker, k12[12, 14, 16, 16, 20, 24], place marker, k12[12, 13, 15, 17, 21, 26]. First two markers (not incl. end-of-round marker) indicate decrease/increase points for back, last two markers indicate decrease/increase points for front.
First Decrease Round: K to 2 sts before first marker, ssk, slip marker, k to second marker, slip marker, k2tog, k to end. 75[81, 91, 105, 111, 127, 143] sts.
K 6 rounds.
Note: As written, lower body will measure approx. 14 inches from lower edge of bodice. If you have lengthened bodice, you may wish to work fewer rounds between decrease/increase rounds.
Second Decrease Round: [K to 2 sts before first marker, ssk, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, k2tog] twice, k to end. 71[77, 87, 101, 107, 123, 139] sts.
K 6 rounds.
Repeat Second Decrease Round. 67[73, 83, 97, 103, 119, 135] sts.
K 13 rounds.
Increase Round: [K to 1 st before marker, RLI, k1, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, RLI] twice, k to end. 71[77, 87, 101, 107, 123, 139] sts.
K 6 rounds.
Repeat these 7 rounds once more, then work Increase Round once more. 79[85, 95, 109, 115, 131, 147] sts.
K 12 rounds, or until garment is desired length.
P 1 round. BO all sts purlwise.
FINISHING
Weave ends. Blocking is not neccessary if using recommended yarn.
Machine wash gentle, partially machine dry on low heat setting. Lay flat to finish drying.
