Knitted Handmade Sweater
A knitted handmade sweater is like a warm hug from a friend on a chilly day. It's not just a piece of clothing; it's a cozy masterpiece crafted with love and care. The intricate patterns and soft yarn create a unique garment that brings comfort and style together seamlessly. Whether you wear it lounging at home or out and about, a knitted handmade sweater is a special touch that keeps you feeling snug and stylish all at once. So, wrap yourself in the warmth of a knitted handmade sweater and spread those cozy vibes wherever you go!
SIZE
M[L, XL, XXL] (shown in size L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Chest: 44 [48, 52, 56] inches
- Length: 26 [28, 30, 32] inches
MATERIALS
- Misti Alpaca Chunky [100% baby alpaca; 108yds/97m per 100g skein]; color: #707 Copper Melange; 9[10, 12, 13] skeins
- 1 set US #10/6mm needles
- 1 16-inch US #9/5.5mm circular needle
- Stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
13 sts/16 rows = 4 inches in Cheesy Puff Stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Seed Stitch (Worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: K1, [p1, k1] to end.
Every row is the same.
Cheesy Puff Stitch (Worked back and forth over a multiple of 6 sts + 1):
Rows 1, 3, 5 [WS]: K3, [p1 tbl, k5] to last 4 sts, p1 tbl, k3.
Rows 2, 4, 6 [RS]: P3, [k1 tbl, p5] to last 4 sts, k1 tbl, p3.
Rows 7, 9, 11 [WS]: [P1 tbl, k5] to last st, p1 tbl.
Rows 8, 10, 12 [RS]: [K1 tbl, p5] to last st, k1 tbl.
Repeat these 12 rows for Cheesy Puff Stitch.
DIRECTIONS
Back
Using larger needle, CO 73[79,85,91] sts.
Work 4 rows in Seed Stitch.
Work in Cheesy Puff Stitch until back measures 15[17,18,20] inches.
Shape Armhole:
BO 3[3, 4, 5] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 67[73, 77, 81] sts rem.
Cont in patt as set until work measures 26[28,30,32] inches.
BO all sts.
Front
Work as for Back until work measures 22.5[24, 26, 28] inches, ending with a WS row.
Next Row [RS]: Work 27[29, 30, 32] sts in patt, place sts just worked on st holder, BO center 13[15, 17, 17] sts, work in patt to end.
Next Row [WS]: Work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next Row [RS]: Work in patt.
Repeat these 2 rows 4[5, 5, 5] times more. 22[23, 24, 26] sts rem.
Cont in patt until work measures 26[28,30,32] inches.
BO all sts.
Replace held sts on needle with WS facing and rejoin yarn.
Next Row [WS]: K1, ssk, work in patt to end.
Next Row [RS]: Work in patt.
Repeat these 2 rows 4[5, 5, 5] times more. 22[23, 24, 26] sts rem.
Cont in patt until work measures 26[28,30,32] inches.
BO all sts.
Sleeves (Make 2)
Using larger needle, CO 31[37, 37, 43] sts.
Work in Seed Stitch for 4 rows.
Work in Cheesy Puff Stitch until work measures 2.5 inches, ending with a WS row.
Increase Row [RS]: P1, m1, work in patt to last st, m1, p1.
Work 1[1, 1, 3] row(s) in patt.
Repeat these 2[2, 2, 4] rows 6[0, 1, 15] times more. 45[39, 41, 75] sts.
Work Increase Row.
Work 3[3, 3, 5] rows in patt.
Repeat these 4[4, 4, 6] rows 12[16, 16, 1] time(s) more. 71[73, 75, 79] sts.
Cont in patt until work measures 19.75[20.75, 21.5, 22.5] inches.
BO all sts.
FINISHING
Sew Front to Back at shoulder seams.
Using circular needle, pick up and k 1 st in each bound off st and 1 st in each row around neckline; approx. 54[62, 66, 66] sts.
P 1 row, increasing or decreasing 1-3 sts in order to obtain a multiple of 6 sts. (If you obtained the number of sts given above, sizes M, XL, and XXL are already divisible by 6; 2 sts need to be decreased from size L for it to be divisible by 6.)
Next Round: [P5, k1 tbl] around.
Repeat this round until collar measures 1.5 inches. BO all sts loosely.
Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve and side seams.
Weave in ends and block lightly.