Knitted Adorable Sweater

Knitted adorable sweaters are like a warm hug on a chilly day! Imagine snuggling up in a soft, cozy sweater that not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of cuteness to your outfit. Whether it's a classic cable-knit design or a whimsical pattern with cute animals, these sweaters are sure to bring a smile to your face. With their intricate stitching and charming details, they are the perfect way to stay stylish and comfortable during the colder months. So, grab your favorite knitted sweater, wrap yourself in its warmth, and get ready to spread some cozy charm wherever you go!

Materials

• Chunky yarn:
• 6 (6, 6, 7) x 50g balls in main colour Snowdrop (white);
• 3 (3, 3, 3) balls in Grenadier (red); and
• 2 (3, 3, 3) balls in Navy (dark blue).
• Pair each of No 7 (4½mm) and No 5 (5½mm) needles.

Tension

17sts and 24 rows to 4 inches over pattern stitch.

Size matters

Finished chest measurement:

35 (37, 38, 40) inches.

Editors note: This is intended to be a loose fit to suit a 32 - 38 inch chest size.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• yfwd: yarn forward. Makes an extra stitch which forms a small pattern eyelet hole when knitted on the next row.
• m1: make 1 stitch by picking up the strand of yarn before the next stitch and knit into the back of it.
• k3tog: knit three stitches together to decrease two stitches.

A word on the wool.

• Original yarn was:
• 65% Acrylic
• 20% Wool
• 15% Nylon - yardage not given
• Note that chunky yarns can cover a wide variation in thickness so check your tension and alter the needle size if necessary.

Instructions.

Back and Front (alike)

Using 4½mm needles, and W (white yarn), cast on 67 (71, 73, 77) stitches, and work 2 (2, 2½, 2½) inches in k1, p1 rib, ending with wrong side facing for increase row.

Next row (increase - wrong side facing): rib 5 (7, 5, 7) * increase in next stitch; rib 7 (7, 8, 8); repeat from * to last 6 (8, 5, 7) stitches; increase in the next stitch; rib to end. [75, 79, 81, 85 sts].

Change to 5½ mm needles.

Joining on and cutting off colours as required, proceed in pattern as follows, noting that stitches increased on Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 are decreased to the original number on Rows 4, 6, 8, 10 and 14.

Row 1 (right side): knit with main shade W (white).

Row 2: Using W, p4 (6, 7, 9); [k 13, p5] 3 times; k13, p4 (6, 7, 9).

Row 3: Using W, k2 (4, 5, 7); [yfwd, k 17, yfwd, k1] 3 times; yfwd, k 17, yfwd, k2 (4, 5, 7).

Row 4: Using W, p5 (7, 8, 10), [k5, k3tog, k5, p7] 3 times; k5, k3tog, k5, p5 (7, 8, 10).

Row 5: Using W, k3 (5, 6, 8); [yfwd, k15, yfwd, k3] 3 times; yfwd, k15, yfwd. k3 (5, 6, 8).

Row 6: Using W, p6 (8, 9, 11); [k4, k3tog; k4, p9] 3 times; k4, k3tog, k4, p6 (8, 9, 11).

Row 7: Using W, k4 (6, 7, 9), [yfwd, k 13, yfwd, k5) 3 times, yfwd, k13, yfwd,. k4 (6, 7, 9).

Row 8: Using W, p7 (9, 10, 12), [k3, k3tog, k3, p11] 3 times, k3, k3tog, k3, p7 (9, 10, 12).

Row 9: Using R (red yarn), k5 (7, 8, 10); [yfwd, k11, yfwd, k7] 3 times, yfwd, k11, yfwd, k5 (7, 8, 10).

Row 10: Using R, p8 (10, 11, 13); [k2, k3tog, k2, p13) 3 times; k2, k3tog, k2, p8 (10, 11, 13).

Row 11: Using W, k6 (8, 9, 11); [yfwd, k9] 7 times; yfwd, k6 (8, 9, 11).

Row 12: Using W, p9 (11, 12, 14), [k1, k3tog, k1, p15] 3 times, k1, k3tog, k1, p9 (11, 12, 14).

Row 13: Using W, k7 (9, 10, 12), [yfwd, k7, yfwd, k11] 3 times, yfwd, k7, yfwd, k7 (9, 10, 12).

Row 14: Using W, p10 (12, 13, 15), [k3tog, p17] 3 times; k3tog, p10 (12, 13, 15).

Editors note: Now you repeat the same pattern sections but change the colours.

Rows 15 to 22: As Rows 1 to 8 but use R instead of W.

Rows 23 and 24: As Rows 9 and 10 but use N instead of R.

Rows 25 to 28: As Rows 11 to 14 but use R instead of W.

Rows 29 to 36: As Rows 1 to 8 but use N instead of W.

Rows 37 and 38: As Rows 9 and 10 but use W instead of R.

Rows 39 to 42: As Rows 11 to 14 but use N instead of W.

These 42 Rows form the pattern repeat them once more, then work Rows 1 to 14 again.

Now work Rows 1 to 14 once more. Cut off B and C.

Work 5 Rows in rib.

Cast off in rib.

Sleeves

Using 4½mm needles, and W, cast on 37 (37, 39, 39) stitches, and work 2 (2, 2½, 2½) inches in k1, p1 rib, ending with wrong side facing for increase row.

Next row (increase - wrong side facing): rib 2; [m1; increase in the next stitch] 5 times; rib 2; [increase in the next stitch] 8 (8, 9, 9) times; [m1; increase in the next stitch] 6 times; rib 2; [increase in the next stitch] 8 (8, 9, 9) times; rib to end. [75, 75, 79, 79 sts]

Change to 5½ mm needles.

Following instructions for the 1st (1st, 2nd, 2nd) sizes work the 42 pattern rows as for the Back twice, then work rows 1 to 14 again.

Cast off.

To Make Up

See the yarn ball band for washing and pressing details.

Join shoulder seams leaving approximately 9 (9½, 9½, 10) inches open at the centre for the neck.

Mark depth of armholes 8¾ (8¾, 9¼, 9¼) inches down from the shoulders on the back and front.

Set the sleeves in between the markers, then join the side and sleeve seams.