Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater by Louise Bollanos

Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater

Knitting
November 2021
Jumbo (0-4 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
480 - 800 yards (439 - 732 m)
S / M / L / 1X / 2X / 3X
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for $7.00 USD
A free version is also available.
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This oversized sweater is an easy project, with advanced beginner knitters in mind.

A free version of this pattern can be found on my blog here.

You can also shop the pattern here.

• DESCRIPTION

This oversized sweater is an easy project, with advanced beginner knitters in mind.

The sweater is knit in Irish moss stitch and stocking stitch for the main body with ribbed cuffs and a ribbed collar.

Using knit and purl stitches, you will create a sweater that is knit flat in 4 pieces and then seamed.

This sweater will be super cozy to wear in the fall/winter.

Yarn - The Wool from We Are Knitters (in spotted grey)

Plus 12 mm (US 17) and 15mm (US 19) knitting needles.

• SKILLS

Level – Easy

This is an easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, purl stitch, working in 1x1 ribbing, working in Irish moss stitch, working in stocking stitch, picking up stitches, plus shaping through increases and decreases.

• SIZING

The pattern is written for all sizes starting with the small size – with changes for different sizes listed in all necessary places.

Adult/Woman

S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

To fit bust size as follows:

S - 32 inches/80 cm
M - 36 inches/90 cm
L - 40 inches/100 cm
XL - 44 inches/100 cm
2XL - 48 inches/120 cm
3XL - 52 inches/130 cm

In the photographs, the model is wearing a small size (S - 32 inches/80 cm).

The sweater is very oversized so the small size will also fit a medium-sized person and so on. There is no need to make a size up if you think your size might be a snug fit.