Oversized vintage trui by Lvdd2

Oversized vintage trui

by Lvdd2
Knitting
August 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1312 - 1531 yards (1200 - 1400 m)
S M L
Dutch English
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This oversized vintage sweater is worked from the bottom up. The front and back pieces are knitted flat, as well as the sleeves, which are then sewn onto the body. The design combines stockinette stitch for the main fabric with neat 1x1 ribbing at the edges.

The pattern is available in three sizes: S (M, L).
Finished measurements:

  • Length: 55 (57, 58) cm
  • Width: 57 (65, 71) cm
  • Sleeve length: 47 (48, 49) cm

Gauge
18 stitches × 24 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles, after blocking.

Yardage
You will need approximately 1200–1400 m / 1310–1530 yd of yarn, depending on size.
Sample shown used 12–14 balls of Hobbii Tweed Delight (100 m/50 g each)

Materials

  • 4.5 mm (US 7) and 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles
  • 4.5 mm circular needle (60 cm) for the neckline
  • Tapestry needle for seaming