Beginner friendly basic KNITTING PATTERN: Pocket Sweater top down seamless knit sweater pattern woman drop shoulder jumper oversized fit

Pocket Sweater is a basic drop shoulder pullover. It is designed with a roomy fit and it is so comfy that you won't want to take it off. The pattern includes a patch pocket version and an integrated pocket version that requires little finishing. You can also work it without the pocket, giving you a total of three different options.

This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The shoulders are shaped with simple increases and no short rows are used. The pattern includes photos and video tutorials on how to seam the patch pocket.

Pocket Sweater is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Materials

Yarn

Worsted weight

Shown here: Urth Harvest Worsted (100% Merino; 200 m / 220 yds, 100 g / 3.53 oz skein; Color Cinnamon): 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) {8, 9, 9, 10, 10} skeins

Yardage: 935 (1020, 1155, 1255, 1405) {1560, 1620, 1710, 1805, 1890} m / 1020 (1115, 1260, 1370, 1535) {1710, 1770, 1870, 1975, 2065} yds, including 10% allowance

Notions

1 locking stitch marker; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Needles

• 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

• 4.5 mm / US 7 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves for pocket lining (optional).

• 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem.

• 3.75 mm / US 5 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the neckband.

Gauge

19 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle worked in the round, blocked.

Sizes

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

This garment is intended to be worn with about 18-23 cm / 7-9 inches positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 20 cm / 7.75 inches of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference: 99 (107.5, 118, 126.5, 137) {147.5, 156, 162, 172.5, 181} cm / 39 (42.25, 46.5, 49.75, 53.75) {58, 61.25, 63.75, 68, 71.25} inches

How to choose your size: Measure a sweater in a similar style in your closet or add the amount of desired ease to your actual bust measurement, pick the size closest to that number. For between sizes, choose the smaller size. For example, if you want 18 cm / 7 inches of positive ease and your bust measurement is 99 cm / 39 inches, you should pick size 3.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, knitting in the round, picking up stitches

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