The Nomad Sweater is all about effortless style—simple, sophisticated, and endlessly wearable. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The design features clean lines and a relaxed fit for a modern silhouette which makes it an all year round favorite. A contrast blanket stitch edges the collar, hem, and cuffs, adding a touch of artisan charm while keeping the look refined and contemporary.

Whether you’re knitting for yourself or a loved one, this is a project you’ll return to again and again. Easy to knit, effortless to style, and destined to be a wardrobe staple.

Knit, wear, wander—repeat.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 92 (106, 113, 124.5) (132, 146, 153) (164.5, 172, 183.5) cm / 36.25 (41.75, 44.5, 49) (52, 57.5, 60.25) (64.75, 67.75, 72.25)”.
Body length from underarm: 44 (45, 47, 47) (48, 48, 49) (49, 50, 60) cm / 17.25 (17.75, 18.5, 18.5) (19, 19, 19.25) (19.25, 19.75, 23.5)”.
Sleeve length from underarm: 40 (41, 42, 42) (42, 43, 43) (43, 44, 44) cm / 15.75 (16.25, 16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 17, 17)(17, 17.25, 17.25)”
Upper sleeve circumference: 36.5 (40, 42.5, 43.5) (46, 46, 48) (48, 50.5, 53) cm / 14.5 (15.75, 16.75, 17) (18, 18, 18.75) (18.75, 19.75, 20.75)”.
Cuff circumference: 34.5 (38, 39.5, 41) (43.5, 44, 45.5) (45.5, 48, 49.5) cm / 13.5 (15, 15.5, 16) (17, 17.25, 18) (18, 19, 19.5)”.
he Nomad Sweater is designed to have a 15-20 cm / 6-8” bigger circumference than your bust for a relaxed look.

Sample is in size M, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.

Gauge:
17 sts x 24 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
18 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in k1, p1 on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.

Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for collar and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use Magic Loop technique instead).
5 mm / US8: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just a 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Suggested yarn:
The Nomad Sweater is knitted with two strands of fingering (aka 4 ply) weight yarn held together.
You’ll need approx:

MC
1755 (1950, 2145, 2340) (2440, 2535, 2635) (2730, 2830, 2925) m /
1920 (2130, 2350, 2560) (2670, 2770, 2880) (2990, 3090, 3200) yds of fingering (aka 4 ply) weight yarn (in total when held double)

CC
40 m / 40 yds (in total when held double).

Sample knitted with yarn:
MC
450 (500, 550, 600) (625, 650, 675) (700, 725, 750) g of Novita Helene (60% wool, 30% silk, 10% mohair - 195 m / 213 yds / 50 g) in the color Sand 060.

CC (for the contrasting edges)
10 g of Novita Helene in the color Shadow 0991.

Sample is knitted with two strands held together.