5 o'clock sweater

Say hello to your new favorite wardrobe staple! This versatile sweater pattern is designed with DK weight yarn, striking the perfect balance between cozy and lightweight. Whether you're dressing it up for a night out or keeping it casual for a weekend at home, this sweater has you covered, literally!

The 5 o'clock sweater is a basic sweater with a relaxed fit.

With clean lines, timeless style, and just the right amount of detail, it's a joy to knit and even more satisfying to wear. Ideal for knitters looking for a wearable project that transitions effortlessly from day to night.

Ready to cast on? This is the pattern you'll reach for again and again.

This raglan sweater is worked from the top down. The first rounds are worked flat to shape the front neckline. The body is worked in the round. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the round. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the neckline, and the collar is worked in a 1x1 rib stitch.

SKILL LEVEL

Experienced beginner

SIZES

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

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust/Chest Circumference 81, ( 91, 101, 111, 121) (132, 142, 152, 162) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) ”

Body length from underarm to hem: 35 cm / 13.7” all sizes (or, desired length)

This sweater is designed to have 0-10 cm/ 0-4” of positive ease at the bust. Model has a 83 cm / 33” bust, and is wearing a size small with 7 cm / 3” of positive ease. For best fit, choose a size that is 0-10 cm / 0-4” larger than your corresponding bust measurement.

The Ice blue sample is knitted with 2cm / 0.7” ribbing in the neckline,cuffs and hem.

The Dark navy sample is knitted with 4cm / 1.5” ribbing at the neckline, cuffs and hem.

GAUGE

22 sts × 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch on 4 mm / US6 needles after blocking. 

NEEDLES

3 mm (US2.5): circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for the ribbing. 

4 mm (US6): circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body.

NOTIONS

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

SUGGESTED YARN 

You can work the Sweater in a DK weight yarn, or hold 2 strands of fingering weight yarn double to get the DK weight. 

Ice blue sample 450 (475, 500, 525) (550, 575, 600) (625, 650) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino 

wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) holding 2 strands together.

Dark navy sample 475 (500, 525, 550) (575, 600, 625) (650, 675) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) hold together with silk mohair yarn.

Dark navy sample is knitted holding one strand of merino in color navy together with one strand of silk mohair yarn in color black.