The Polar Braids Sweater is a recently designed version of the Polar Braids Quarter Zip pattern. It is the ideal pattern for those that wish to achieve the stylish and functional pattern without the fear of sewing in a zipper into their knits. This pattern is a great addition to any wardrobe and could be worn during a comfy day on the couch knitting, at the office, or dressed up for an event!

Both the Quarter Zip and the Sweater patterns’ names come from honoring a hometown favorite, Polar Seltzer, a local company in Worcester, MA, USA, where I am from! Plus, it’s a perfect sweater to wear on the coldest winter days.

This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top-down, knitted flat at first to create the crewneck shaping, then worked in the round and it is separated in section. Next, the body and sleeves are worked individually in the round. Next, stitches are picked up around the raw edges around the neckline to knit the collar. Finally, once the ends are woven in and the work is blocked, the sweater can be worn!

9 SIZES AVAILABLE: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL or designed for - 28”-60” bust (71cm-152cm).
The model pictured in the photo above is wearing size S and is 5’4” (162.4cm) and has a bust size of 32” (81 cm) in circumference.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE:
Find your bust measurements below. Positive ease is built into the pattern, meaning final measurements are 2-4” (5cm-10cm) on top of that number. This creates a closely fitting sweater without a lot of extra fabric.

To accurately choose your size, please refer to the notes section at the end of the pattern (page 8) where you will find a sizing chart and instructions to best help you select a size to knit. There is also a brief note for how to make modifications.

SIZES
XS – 28-30” (71-76cm) bust, finished measurement 32” (81cm)
S – 32-34” (81-86cm) bust, finished measurement 36” (92cm)
M – 36-38” (92-97cm) bust, finished measurement 40” (102cm)
L – 40-42” (102-107cm) bust, finished measurement 44” (112cm)
XL – 44-46” (112-117cm) bust, finished measurement 48” (122cm)
2XL – 48-50” (122-127cm) bust, finished measurement 52” (132cm)
3XL – 52-54” (132-137cm) bust, finished measurement 56” (142cm)
4XL – 56-58” (142-147cm) bust, finished measurement 60” (152cm)
5XL – 60-62” (152-158cm) bust, finished measurement 64” (162cm)

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE
You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, ktbl, ptbl, K1fb, cable, backwards loop cast on, K2tog, SSK, bind off.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Size US 4/3.5mm 29” circular needles circular needles (those knitting larger sizes may wish to use longer circular needles)
• Size US 5/3.75mm 29” circular needles (those knitting larger sizes may wish to use longer circular needles)
• Size US 4/3.5mm circular needles or double pointed needles (for the sleeves)
• Size US 5/3.75mm circular needles or double pointed needles (for the sleeves)
• 8 Stitch Markers (3 in a different color for your Raglan markers, 4 in a different color for your cable markers, and 1 for your BOR marker)
• Cable Needle
• Row Counter (optional)
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Yarn: 863(983,1133,1291,1428)(1600,1748,1907,2063) yards or 787(896,1033,1178,1303)(1459,1594,1739,1881) meters of DK weight size 3 yarn or 4(4,5,6,6)(7,7,8,9) skeins of DK yarn (I used color “Cardigan“ for the sample) from Green Letter Day. Please note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on the yarn used per the project, gauge verifications and/or other modifications that you may make.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email containing a download link button for a PDF pattern. Make sure you have a PDF reader installed to open the pattern. All patterns are written in standard US terms.

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If you create your own Polar Braids Sweater, please share the love online by using the hashtag #polarbraidssweater and tagging @marymadethat in your posts! I can’t wait to see and share your progress photos and finished products!

This original pattern is a copyright of Mary Gannon of marymadethat.com. This copy of the Polar Braids Sweater is for personal use only.