Cozy Knitted Sweater

Cozy Knitted Sweater

This project results in a snug, stylish sweater, perfect for keeping warm during cooler months. The pattern features a stockinette stitch in a soft beige color, creating a classic look that is easy to match with any outfit.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1000 yards (beige)
• Size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, 32-inch length
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO – Cast on
• k – Knit
• p – Purl
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round

Instructions

Body

1. CO 120 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
2. Ribbing: (k2, p2) Repeat around for 10 rounds.
3. Stockinette Stitch: Knit every stitch in the round for 100 rounds or until the body measures 15 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shoulders and Neck

1. Divide for Front and Back: Work flat for the next 30 rows, continuing in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row).
2. Shape neckline:
   • Next row (RS): Knit 50 sts, bind off 20 sts, knit 50 sts.
   • Work each shoulder separately, decreasing 1 st at neck edge every RS row, 4 times.

Finishing

1. Join shoulders using the three-needle bind-off method.
2. Weave in all loose ends.
3. Block the sweater to measurements for a perfect fit.

You now have a comfortable, stylish sweater perfect for any occasion! Happy knitting!