Knitted V-neck Sweater

The knitted V-neck sweater is a versatile and cozy addition to anyone's wardrobe! With its classic design and comfortable fit, it's perfect for chilly days and stylish layering. The V-neckline adds a touch of sophistication, making it a great choice for both casual outings and semi-formal occasions. The soft and warm fabric not only keeps you snug but also feels gentle against your skin. Pair it with your favorite jeans for a laid-back look or dress it up with a skirt for a chic ensemble. Embrace the comfort and style of a knitted V-neck sweater; it's a timeless piece that never goes out of fashion.

SIZE32 [34, 36, 38, 40] inch bust FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 33.5[35, 37, 39, 41.5] inches
Length: 22.5 [23, 24, 24.5, 25] inches

MATERIALS

Rowan Wool Cotton [50% merino wool, 50% cotton; 123yd/113m per 50g skein];
color: Rich # 911; 9[10, 10, 11, 11] skeins

1 24-inch US #5/3.75mm circular needle
1 24-inch US #6/4mm circular needle
St markers
Rainbow elastic color #24 (if substituting yarn color, choose a color very close to or slightly darker than yarn color)

GAUGE

22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st with larger needle

DIRECTIONS

Body (Knit in one piece to the armholes.)

With smaller needles, CO 200[212, 224, 236, 248] sts. Join, pm, K 100 [106, 112, 118, 124] sts, pm, K to end of round. Work even in St st until 1 inch from beg. Change to larger needles and work even in St st until 3 inches from beg.

Next round: K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, SSK, K1, slip marker, K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, SSK, K1, slip marker.

*K 5 rounds even.

K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, SSK, K1, slip marker, K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before marker, SSK, K1, slip marker.*

Rep from * to * 7 times more. (164[176, 188, 200, 212] sts).

Work even in St st until work measures 9 [9, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5] inches from beg.

Holding elastic thread tog with yarn, (work 16[17, 18, 19, 20] sts in 2x2 rib, work 2 tog maintaining rib patt) 4 times, rib to first marker. Rep decs the same way across second half of round. (156[168, 180, 192, 204] sts).

Cont even in rib patt for five more rounds. Cut elastic, leaving 8 inch tail to weave in later.

Change to st st.

Next round: (K16[17, 18, 19, 20], M1) 4 times, knit to marker. Rep incs the same way across second half of round. (164[176, 188, 200, 212] sts).

Work 3 rounds even.

Next round: K1, M1L, K to last st before marker, M1R, K1, slip marker, K1, M1L, K to last st before marker, M1R, K1, slip marker. Rep inc round every 4th round 3 more times. (180[192, 204, 216, 228] sts).

Cont even in st st until work measures 14.5[14.5, 15, 15, 15.5] inches from beg.

Shape armholes:

BO 4 sts at beg of next round, K to first marker, turn. Front and back will now be worked separately. (86[92, 98, 104, 110] sts for back, 90[96, 102, 108, 114 sts for front). Place front sts on a holder.

BACK

**Next Row (WS): BO 4 sts, P to end.

Row 1 (RS): K2, K2tog, K to 4 sts from end, SSK, K2.

Row 2 (WS): P2, slip 2 knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and p2tog tbl, P to 4 sts from end, slip 2 knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and p2tog, P2.

Rep rows 1 and 2 1[1, 2, 2, 2] times more.

Rep row 1 on next then EOR 0[2, 1, 3, 4] times.** (72[74, 78, 80, 84] sts).

Work even until armhole measures 7.25[7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75] inches.

Shape shoulders:

Row 1 (RS): BO 6[6, 6, 7, 7] sts, K to end.

Row 2 (WS): BO 6[6, 6, 7, 7] sts, P 14[15, 16, 16, 18], BO center 32[32, 34, 34, 34] sts, P to end. Place first 14[15, 16, 16, 18] sts on a holder.

Row 3: BO 5[6, 6, 6, 7] sts, K to end.

Row 4: BO 2[2, 2, 2, 3] sts, P to end.

Row 5: BO 5[5, 6, 6, 6] sts, K to end.

Row 6: BO 2 rem sts.

Return holder sts to working needle and, with RS facing, join yarn to left back neck.

Row 1 (RS): BO 2[2, 2, 2, 3] sts, K to end.

Row 2: BO 5[6, 6, 6, 7] sts, P to end.

Row 3: BO 2 sts, K to end.

Row 4: BO 5 [5, 6, 6, 6] rem sts.

Front

Return front sts to working needle and, with RS facing, join yarn.

BO 4 sts, K to end, turn. 86[92, 98, 104, 110] sts.

Work as for back from ** to **. (72[74, 78, 80, 84] sts).

Purl 1 row.

Shape Neck:

Next row (RS): K 32[33, 35, 36, 38], SSK, K2, turn. Place rem sts on holder and cont working Left side of neck only.

Row 1 (WS): P2, slip next 2 sts knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and purl tog tbl, P to end.

Row 2 (RS): K to 4 sts from neck, SSK, K2.

Rep dec Rows 1 and 2 once more. Work dec Row 2 EOR 8[8, 9, 9, 9] times then every foll 4th row 4[4, 4, 4, 5] times. (16[17, 18, 19, 20] sts).

Work even in st st until armhole measures 7.25[7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75] inches, ending with RS facing.

Shape shoulder:

BO 6[6, 6, 7, 7] sts, k to end. Purl 1 row. BO

5[6, 6, 6, 7] sts, k to end. Purl 1 row. BO rem 5[5, 6, 6, 6] sts.

Return holder sts to working needle and, with RS facing, join yarn to Right side of front neck.

Row 1 (RS): K2, K2tog, K to end.

Row 2 (WS): P to 4 sts from end, slip next 2 sts knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and purl tog, P2.

Rep dec rows 1 and 2 once more. Work dec Row 2 EOR 8[8, 9, 9, 9] times then every foll 4th row, 4[4, 4, 4, 5] times. (16[17, 18, 19, 20] sts).

Work even in st st until armhole measures 7.25[7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75] inches, ending with WS facing.

Shape shoulder:

BO 6[6, 6, 7, 7] sts, p to end. Knit 1 row. BO 5[6, 6, 6, 7] sts, p to end. Knit 1 row. BO rem 5[5, 6, 6, 6] sts.

Sleeves (Worked flat. Make two.)

With smaller needles, CO 76[76, 80, 80, 84] sts. Work even in st st until 1 inch from beg.

Change to larger needles. Work even until 2 inches from beg, ending with RS facing.

Next row: K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts from end, SSK, K1.

Rep this dec row every foll 8th row 3 more times. (68[68, 72, 72, 76] sts).

Work even until 9 inches from beg, ending with RS facing.

Holding elastic thread tog with yarn, work even in 2x2 ribbing for 6 rows. Cut elastic, leaving 8 inch tail to weave in later.

Work even for 3 rows.

Next row: K1, M1R, K to last st, M1L, K1.

Rep this inc row every foll 10th row twice more. 74[74, 78, 78, 82] sts

Work even until sleeve measures 14.5[14.5, 14.5, 15, 15] inches from beg.

Shape cap:

BO 4 sts at beg of next two rows.

Row 1 (RS): K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, SSK, K1.

Row 2 (WS): P1, slip next 2 sts knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and purl tog tbl, P to last 3 sts, slip next 2 sts knitwise, place slipped sts back on left needle and purl tog, P1.

Rep dec Rows 1 and 2 twice more. Work dec Row 1 on next then EOR 4[3, 4, 4, 5] times then on every foll 4th row 5[6, 6, 7, 7] times and then EOR 2[2, 3, 2, 3] times. Rep dec Rows 1 and 2 once more. Work dec Row 1 once. BO rem 24 sts.

FINISHING

Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Work a row of single crochet across back neck. Weave in ends. Feel like a woman!