Owey Sweater by MINGBI LUO

Owey Sweater

Knitting
February 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
711 - 1258 yards (650 - 1150 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
English
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Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

Owey sweater is an oversized, gender-neutral, chunky knitwear. This winter garment features saddle shoulder, statement seam lines, classic ribbing collar and ribbing trims.

WORKFLOW
Owey sweater is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:
108 (112) 118 (124) 130 (136) 146 cm
42.5 (44) 46.5 (48.8) 51.2 (53.5) 57.5 inches

Overall Length (from back top collar edge to bottom trim edge):
52 (53) 54 (56) 57 (59) 60 cm
20.5 (20.9) 21.3 (22) 22.4 (23.2) 23.6 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
10 mm US 15 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
8 mm US 11 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In stockinette stitch using 10 mm US 15 needles
10 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 15-20 cm 5.9-7.9 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15–20 cm 5.9-7.9 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size XS with approx. 20 cm 7.9 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
700 (700) 800 (900) 1000 (1100) 1200 gr.
Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB7

Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Fleck Bulky yarn.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice