Shin Sweater by Knitsoever

Shin Sweater

Knitting
May 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
1422 - 1914 yards (1300 - 1750 m)
XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL
English
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Designed with a relaxed, oversized fit, it features clean lines and subtle shaping with generous body ease. The garment flows in relaxed stockinette texture, anchored by carefully finished edges. Designed for versatility, the Shin Sweater works as a quiet statement piece for everyday wear

Sizes and Fit:
XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL-4XL) are meant to fit a bust circumference of
80-85 (90-95) 100-110 (115-120) cm / 31.5-33.5 (35.5-37.5) 39.25-43.25 (45.25-47.25) inches

The garment allows 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches of positive ease.
Featured photo model has a bust circumference of 83 cm / 32.75 inches and wears
size 2. The cardigan has 25 cm / 10 inches of positive ease at the chest and 15 cm / 6 inches
of positive ease at the hips.

Finished Measurements:

  • Length: 56 (58) 60 (60) cm / 22 (22.75) 23.5 (23.5) inches
  • Bust circumference: 95 (110) 121.5 (128.5) cm / 37.25 (43.25) 47.25 (50.5) inches
  • Sleeve length: 41 (35) 35 (35) cm / 16.25 (13.75) 13.75 (13.75) inches**

Gauge:
24 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches before blocking
21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches washed and blocked
worked flat in stockinette on
4 mm / US 6 needle on the RS and 3,5 mm / US 4 needle on the WS using one strand of yarn

Notions:

  • 4 mm / US 6 - or adjusted to the gauge needle size - circular needles (30 and 60 cm / 12 and 24 inches)
  • 6 stitch markers
  • 2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needles (any length) for neck, body and cuff ribbing
  • 7 (sizes XS-2XL) or 8 (sizes 3XL-4XL) buttons, 15 mm / 0.5 inches in diameter

Yarn Suggestions:

  • Any yarn of your choice that fits the gauge.

  • The sample in red was knitted with DK weight yarn Regina by Lang Yarns (50% cotton, 24% Alpaca, 20% silk, 6% wool; 50 g / 175 m).

Yarn Amount:
1300 (1450) 1600 (1750) m / 1425 (1600) 1750 (1950) yards.

Social media:
Feel free to share your photos on Ravelry and on Instagram and tag me in your post so I can share it in my stories.
See more photos of the garment on Instagram using the hashtag #shinsweater

Support:
For any questions about the pattern, feel free to reach out to me at knitsoever@protonmail.com.

Disclaimer:
By purchasing or using this pattern, you agree to respect the creator’s rights and acknowledge that this pattern is for personal use only.