Pink Sweater Pattern

The Pink Sweater is a perfectly simple, top down, raglan style knitting pattern worked in the round. Simple shaping at the neckline, a relaxed fit, and gorgeous yarn combine together to create a sweater that will become a wardrobe classic.

Difficulty: Advanced

Pattern is available in English

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

Measurements

Bust circumference: 114.5 (124, 132.5, 144) (152.5, 163, 176) (186, 195) cm / 45 (49, 52, 56.75) (60, 64, 69.25) (73.25, 76.75)”.

Body length from underarm to hem: 34 cm / 13.5” all sizes (or, desired length).

Sleeve length from underarm: 49 cm/ 19.25” (or, desired length).

Upper sleeve circumference: 39.5 (44, 49.5, 54) (58.5, 63.5, 70) (75.5, 79.5) cm/ 15.5 (17.25, 19.5, 21.25)(23, 25, 27.5)( 29.75, 31.25)”.

Cuff circumference: 25 (26.5, 28.5, 32.5) (34.5, 36, 39) (42, 45) cm / 9.75 (10.5, 11.25, 12.75) (13.5, 14, 15.25) (16.5, 17.75)”.

The Pink Sweater is designed to have 30-40 cm / 12-16” of positive ease. Choose a size that is 30-40 cm / 12-16” bigger than your bust circumference depending on how oversized or regular fitting you want the sweater to be.

Gauge:

19 sts x 30 rows/ rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm / US7 needles, after blocking.

21 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in *k1, p1* rib on 3 mm/ US2.5 needles, after blocking.

Materials:

Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Needles:

3 mm / US2.5: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).

4.5 mm / US7: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just an 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

Suggested yarn:

You can work the Pink Sweater in a DK weight yarn.

The Pink Sweater is bean knitted with one strand of DK weight yarn and one strand of silk mohair yarn.