This cropped cold shoulder sweater is a masterpiece of cozy craftsmanship, blending Y2K fashion with timeless knitting appeal. The design features a relaxed, slightly cropped fit that accentuates the waist, with bold cold-shoulder cutouts that reveal just enough skin for a trendy, early-2000s vibe. Intricate cable-knit patterns twist across the chest and sleeves, adding texture and depth, while the chunky yarn ensures a plush, warm embrace. The oversized sleeves and soft, drapey fabric make it both fashionable and effortlessly chic, perfect for a modern knitter’s portfolio. Worked hem up, in the round, with raglan sleeves.

Yarn
Super Bulky weight, 100 m / 109 yards per 100 grams.
5 6, 6, 7, 7, 9, 10) balls.

Or
DK weight, 200 m / 109 yards per 100 grams.

Any fiber.

Sample shown is a size M and used 600 grams of 200 m per 100g held double, 75% wool, 25% nylon.

Needles
Needles you prefer for large (the body) and small (sleeves) circumference knitting in sizes

• 10 mm / US 15, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 8 mm / US 11
• 1 cable needle, tapestry need

Gauge
Gauge 10 sts and 10 rows = 10 cm /4 inches in Garter Stitch

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

Measurements
Chest: 80 [90, 100, 110, 120] (130, 140, 150, 160) cm / 31.5 [35.5, 39.25, 43.25, 47.25] (51.25, 55, 59, 63) inch.
Waist: 60 [65, 75, 85, 95] (105, 115, 125, 135) cm / 23.5 [25.5, 29.5, 33.5, 37.4] (41.25, 45.25, 49.25, 53.25) inch

Notions
5 Stitch markers

The pattern is tech edited and tested.