Mom's 90th Sweater by Kathryn Johnston

Mom's 90th Sweater

Knitting
March 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1000 - 1600 yards (914 - 1463 m)
36-48" finished bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

About a month before her 90th birthday, my mom asked for a turtlenecked long-sleeve sweater. I designed this top-down, seamless, raglan sweater with the intent of a get-it-done-quick project. It is worked in the round on circular and double-point needles with adjustable ease. You can try it on as you go to check for sizing. Depending on how well woven-in ends are hidden, the sweater can be flipped inside out and worn with the reverse stockinette side showing. The knitter should be comfortable with both knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, plus placing stitches on holders and then picking-up to continue work later (for sleeves). Hints and notes are included within the directions.