Inge Sweater by Inge's Knitting Lab

Inge Sweater

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Pure stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
383 - 711 yards (350 - 650 m)
XS-2XL
English
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Inge Sweater — Form & Fit©
At first glance, Inge is a simple everyday sweater — designed to be worn again and again.

A classic women’s sweater: balanced, comfortable, and quietly shaped.
Behind that simplicity is a construction that allows the sweater to sit naturally on the body — without unnecessary bulk or tension.

The result is a sweater that feels right from the first try.
The design builds on the clean lines of the Form & Fit© construction.

An asymmetrical architecture reflects how bodies vary across sizes and proportions, allowing the sweater to follow the body’s natural contours.

One sweater — three ways to knit it
Inge is designed to be used at different levels, depending on how much shaping you would like to apply:

Standard Knit
Follow the pattern as written — no calculations needed.

Structured Fit (Pick & Match©)
Select modules for back width, upper body (yoke), and body shaping to balance your proportions.

Full Tailoring (Tailoring Fit Guides)
Refine posture, bust, waist, and hips using structured guidance and simple calculations.

All three approaches are included in the pattern.

Pick & Match© — structured flexibility
Instead of choosing one fixed size, the sweater is built from separate elements:
• back & shoulders
• upper body (yoke)
• body shaping

This makes it possible to combine sizes and proportions while maintaining clean lines and balance.
The pattern guides you step by step, with clear checkpoints along the way.

Tailoring Fit Guides — included
The pattern includes a set of structured guides for refining fit at key body areas:
• Posture Shaping — rounded back
• Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) — width and length
• Waist shaping — hourglass
• A-line shaping — hips and rounded/apple shapes

Designed for use while knitting, they provide:
• body reference points for precise placement
• step-by-step shaping instructions
• clear rules of thumb and decision steps
• simple calculation examples
• illustrated methods
• cause-and-effect tables for diagnosing fit

Use them as needed — or follow the standard version for a straightforward knit.

Included in the pattern package
• Starter Package (gauge, yarn substitution, setup guidance)
• Inge Sweater – Form & Fit© pattern (XS–2XL)
• Pick & Match© system
• Tailoring Fit Guides©
• Linked video tutorials (included guidance)

A pattern you can grow with
The pattern is designed to be reusable — allowing you to refine fit over time, at your own pace.

Optional Designer Access
If you would like support while working with the pattern or fit adjustments, Designer Access is available separately via Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/ingesknittinglab
This is entirely optional — the pattern includes all instructions needed to complete the sweater.

One pattern — many sweaters