Knitted Handmade Sweater
A knitted handmade sweater is like a warm hug from a dear friend on a chilly day; it's cozy, comforting, and full of charm. The intricate stitches and unique patterns add a touch of personality that you just can't find in store-bought clothing. Each sweater tells a story of the time and care put into creating it, making it not just a piece of clothing, but a piece of art. So, wrap yourself up in a knitted handmade sweater and feel the love and craftsmanship that went into every stitch!
SIZE
XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Chest: 32 [34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44] inches
- Length: 19.25[20, 20.25, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5] inches from the shoulder
MATERIALS
- Mission Falls 1824 Cotton [100% cotton; 84yds/77m per 50g/1.75 oz. skein]
- [MC] #403 Sky; 4[5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins
- [CC1] #209: Crimson; 1[1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins
- [CC2] #402: Sea; 1 skein
- [CC3] #305: Lemongrass; 1 skein
- Note: CC4 and CC5 are optional; they are used for embroidery only.
- [CC4] #209: Yellow; 1 skeins
- [CC5] #205: Goldenrod; 1 skein
- 29-inch US #7/4.5mm circular needle
- 1 set US #7/4.5mm double-point needles
- OR
- 1 extra US #7/4.5mm circular needle, any length
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
DIRECTIONS
Sweater [worked top-down]
Using circular needles and MC, CO 60[60, 66, 66, 66, 68, 72] sts.
Shape Yoke
Set-up Row [RS]: Kfb, place marker, kfb, k10[10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14], kfb, place marker, kfb, k32[32, 34, 34, 34, 36, 36], kfb, place marker, kfb, k10[10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14], kfb, place marker, kfb. 68[68, 74, 74, 74, 76, 80] sts.
Row 1 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.
Row 2 [RS]: Sl 1, [k to last st before marker, kfb, kfb] 4 times, k to end. 8 sts increased.
Repeat these 2 rows 8[10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18] times more, then work Row 1 once more. 140[156, 170, 186, 202, 212, 232] sts.
Shape Neckline
Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1, kfb, [k to last st before marker, kfb, kfb] 4 times, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 10 sts increased.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.
Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, [k to last st before marker, kfb, kfb] 4 times, k to end. 8 sts increased.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.
Repeat these 4 rows once, then work Row 1 once more. 186[202, 216, 232, 248, 258, 278] sts.
Separate Sleeves from Body
Next Row [WS]: Sl1, p18[20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28], remove marker, place next 42[46, 48, 54, 58, 60, 66] sts on waste yarn for one sleeve, leave marker on needle, p64[68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88], remove next marker, place next 42[46, 48, 54, 58, 60, 66] sts on waste yarn for second sleeve, leave marker on needle, p to end. 102[110, 116, 124, 132, 138, 146] sts on needle.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, slipping first st of each row.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, kfb, k to 32[34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44] sts past first marker, place marker to mark center back, k to last 3 sts, kfb, k1.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, slipping first st of each row.
CO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
CO 4[4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 118[126, 134, 142, 150, 156, 164] sts.
Turn work, ready to work a WS row. CO 10[10, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12] sts at beg of this new row. Instead of working this WS row, turn work and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist the newly cast on sts. K to right front marker (you will have to k across the left front sts and all back sts) and place a safety pin or special stitch marker to mark this point; this will now be the beginning of the round.
128[136, 144, 152, 160, 168, 176] sts on needle. There are three stitch markers on the needle, one at each side "seam" and one at center back.
Shape Body
Work 26 rounds in stockinette st.
Back Decrease Round: K to 4 sts before center back marker, ssk, k4, k2tog, k to end.
Work 5 rounds in stockinette st.
*Front and Back Decrease Round: K10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13], ssk, k to 12[13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15] sts before left side marker, k2tog, k to 4 sts before center back marker, ssk, k4, k2tog, k to end.
Work 3 rounds in stockinette st.
Front Decrease Round: K10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13], ssk, k to 12[13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15] sts before left side marker, k2tog, k to end. 120[128, 136, 144, 152, 160, 168] sts.
Work 3 rounds in stockinette st.*
Repeat from * to * twice more. 108[116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156] sts.
Work 5 more rounds in stockinette st.
Increase Round: K10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13], m1, k to 10[11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13] sts before left side marker, m1, k to 2 sts before center back marker, m1, k4, m1, k to end.
K 1 round.
Repeat these 2 rounds twice more, then work Increase Round once more. 124[132, 140, 148, 156, 164, 172] sts. Break MC.
Lower Band
**Using CC1, k 1 round.
P 2 rounds.
K 1 round.
Using CC2, k 5 rounds.
Using CC3, k 5 rounds.
Using CC2, k 5 rounds.
Using CC1, k 2 rounds.
Picot Round: [K2tog, yo] to end.
K 4 rounds.
BO all sts. Fold hem along picot round toward inside of sweater, and sew in place.**
Sleeves
Replace held sts of one sleeve on double-point needles or two circular needles. Work from ** to ** as for Lower Band.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Neckline Trim
Using CC1 and circular needle, beginning at right back shoulder, pick up and k 1 st in each cast on st along back neck, place marker, pick up and k 1 st in each cast on st along top of left sleeve, pick up and k approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows along left front neckline, place marker, pick up and k 1 st in each cast on st along center front neckline, place marker, pick up and k approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows along right front neckline, pick up and k 1 st in each cast on st along top of right sleeve, place marker to mark beginning of round.
P 2 rounds.
K 1 round.
Using CC2, work as follows:
***Neckline Decrease Round: [K2tog, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk] 4 times.
K 1 round.
Repeat these 2 rounds once more, then work Neckline Decrease Round once more.***
Using CC3, work from *** to ***.
Using CC2, work from *** to *** once more.
Using CC1, k 2 rounds.
Work Picot Round as for Lower Band.
K 5 rounds. BO all sts. Fold hem to inside and sew in place.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Embroider if desired, using photo and Embroidery Templates below as guides.
