Classic Knitted Sweater by BC Cardigans

Classic Knitted Sweater

Knitting
August 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.25 stitches = 1 inch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1019 - 1274 yards (932 - 1165 m)
S1, S2, S3
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

OVERVIEW
This classic knitted sweater, is ideal for both ladies and gents. It has a crew neck and set-in sleeves, and is worked bottom-up in 4 pieces, the Back, the Front and 2 sleeves. The pattern is in 3 sizes and where figures differ, the sizes are separated by forward slashes. If only 1 figure is given, it applies to all sizes. Instructions for Right-Handed are the same unless otherwise stated.

MATERIALS

  1. 4-5 x 100g skeins of DK yarn.
  2. S3¾ mm straight knitting needles (US5/UK9), S4½ mm straight knitting needles (US7/UK7).
  3. Yarn needles, st markers, st holders, tape measure, scissors.

GAUGE
5¼ sts = 1 in, over stockinette st, using S4½ mm needles.