Rory Gilmore Sweater by Gia

Rory Gilmore Sweater

by Gia
Knitting
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Moss stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1394 yards (1275 m)
One Size 48" bust. Includes instructions to make bigger or smaller
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is a self drafted recipe based on the oversized cable knit sweater Rory wears in the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls. It is knitted flat, bottom-up, and seamed at the end using mattress stitch. The collar is worked in the round.
(This is my first time writing a recipe and it is a little loose so feel free to reach out if more info is needed!)

Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows in moss stitch = 4 in / 10 cm

Materials:
17 skeins Drops Nepal in shade Off White
(50 g = 75m / 82 yd) (850g total = 1275m / 1394 yd)
or any similar yarn.

US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
US 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles
cable needle

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 48”
Length: 25.5” measured from center back, not including collar
Sleeve Length: 20.5” including ribbing
14” positive ease shown in photos

The easiest way to make this sweater larger or smaller is to add or subtract moss stitches from the ends of each panel. This pattern can be made to measure.

Small changes are progressively made to pattern as I edit, make sure to re-download most recent version before you start your own!