O+U neck sweaters by alxemilla

O+U neck sweaters

Knitting
September 2026
Lace ?
12 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
578 - 1260 yards (529 - 1152 m)
XXS / XS / S ( M / L / XL ) XXL / 3XL / 4XL
English
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2 in 1 pattern!
Oversized square shaped sweaters: U-neck and O-neck variation (crewneck). Knitted in a circle from the bottom up starting with 2x2 ribbing on Ø3,5 mm (US №4) needles and then on Ø8 mm (US №11) needles in stockinete stitch to the armholes of the sleeve, then divided into the front and back parts. Back part is knitted with a classic round neckline for both options. Then you’ll knit the front part, and work shoulder seams. Neckline finishing is 2x2 ribbing. Then for the sleeves we’ll be picking up stitches along armhole openings and with a regularly spaced decreases work them towards the 2x2 cuff ribbing.

Measurements
Bust circumference (finished garment): 88 / 99 / 110 ( 122 / 134 / 146 ) 158 / 172 / 186 cm.
Bust circumference (finished garment): 34½ / 39 / 43½ ( 48 / 53 / 57½ ) 62½ / 68 / 73½ inches.
Length (full): 52 / 52 / 56 ( 58 / 59 / 62 ) 66 / 66 / 66 cm; 20½ / 20½ / 22 ( 23 / 23½ / 24½ ) 26 / 26 / 26 inches.
Length (cropped): 41 / 41 / 45 ( 47 / 51 / 53 ) 59 / 59 / 59 cm; 16 / 16 / 18 ( 18½ / 20 / 21 ) 23½ / 23½ / 23½ inches.

Size guide
To find your size, you need to measure your bust circumference. If your bust circumference is closer to a higher value of the range specified in the table, the ease will be approximately 7 cm / 3”. If it’s closer to a smaller value of the range, the ease will be approximately 18 cm / 7”.

Needles
Circular needles Ø8 mm (US №11) (40-60cm).
Circular needles Ø3.5mm (US №4) (40-60cm).
Optional – 2 pairs of double pointed needles Ø3.5mm for cuffs.

Gauge 10x10 cm / 4x4”
In Stockinette on Ø8 mm: 12,5 sts X 17 rows.
Ribbing 2x2 on Ø3,5 mm: 21 sts X 46 rows.

Yarn
(F) - full length
66 / 72 / 80 ( 90 / 102 / 112 ) 125 / 137 / 144 g Mohair Soft Sensation by Lammy Yarns (100g/800m).
(C) - cropped length
60 / 65 / 73 ( 81 / 94 / 104 ) 118 / 128 / 135 g Mohair Soft Sensation by Lammy Yarns (100g/800m).

Markers
U-neck – min 4 pieces.
O-neck – min 2 pieces.