Better Days Sweater Pattern

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All I do is sit around and dream of this sweater. With its top down construction, stripes, and folded edges, the Better Days sweater, will tell you how to play it.


Materials:
- 15mm circular needles (24”-36” cord)
- 12mm circular needles (24”-36” cord)
- 2 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 skeins of 200g/80m, color A
- 2 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 skeins of 200g/80m, color B
- Crochet Hook, any size (for provisional cast on)

Gauge:
- 4”x4”: 8 stitches by 8 rows on 15mm needles in stockinette

Suggested Yarn:
- Loopy Mango, Mohair so Soft
- Wool and the Gang, Crazy Sexy Wool
- Wool and the Gang, Heal the Wool
- We are Knitters, The Wool
- Knit Picks, Tuff Puff
- Hayfield, Bonus Super Chunky
- 3 Strands of Lion Brand, Pound of Love
- Rowan Yarns, Big Wool
- Paintbox, Simply Super Chunky
- Malabrigo Yarn, Rasta
- Premier Yarns, So Woolly

Measurements:
XS:
Width - 18”
Length - 15”
Sleeve: 17”

Small:
Width - 20”
Length - 17”
Sleeve: 17”

Medium:
Width - 22”
Length - 19”
Sleeve: 19”

Large:
Width - 24”
Length - 21”
Sleeve: 21”

XL:
Width - 26”
Length - 23”
Sleeve: 23”

2X:
Width - 28”
Length - 23”
Sleeve: 23”

3X:
Width - 30”
Length - 23”
Sleeve: 23”

4X:
Width - 32”
Length - 23”
Sleeve: 23”

5X:
Width - 34”
Length - 23”
Sleeve: 23”

This pattern is suitable for beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: picking up stitches, increases, and knitting in the round. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!

Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #BetterDaysSweater for more images!

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Nia Apr 18, 2025

Great, easy to follow instructions. I didn’t use mohair yarn and instead held double of a thinner yarn. I loved how the stripes came out. Kara always has the best tutorials and patterns! I had no problems following both the written pattern and the YouTube video. Can’t wait to make more stuff.

Nia Apr 18, 2025

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Ashlyn Mar 29, 2025

Great instructional sweater pattern! My first top down sweater!

Ashlyn Mar 29, 2025

5 out of 5 stars 5

Ree Feb 11, 2025

This pattern is awesome! The YouTube video really helped with the provisional cast on & any parts I was unsure of. The pattern is well written and easy to understand. I love this jumper so much! I’ve already started the Better Days Cardigan and am planning my next Better Days sweater :)

Ree Feb 11, 2025

5 out of 5 stars 5

Honey Mar 21, 2024

Loved this pattern. Cute top and easy to follow with the video

Honey Mar 21, 2024

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