The Sideline Sweater is inspired by vintage sportswear. It features a stripe that wraps around the back of the neck and down each arm. The fit is reminiscent of your favorite crewneck sweatshirt with deep armholes and double knit details. It is designed to fit all bodies and all genders and includes modification suggestions for a custom fit.

SIZES
This sweater is designed to have 9-11in / 23-28cm of positive ease around the chest for all sizes. Sizing in the pattern is noted as 1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8) 9, 10. If you are between sizes, size up or down depending on the desired ease. (both samples are knit in a size 5 modeled on a 42” chest)

The pattern also has optional modifications including broad shoulders, custom armhole depths, custom sleeve lengths, etc. For broader shoulders, select a size pair by referencing a larger size’s shoulder measurements and one size down’s chest measurements. You will cast on the larger of your size pair and follow the broad shoulder modification notes throughout the pattern.

Designed to fit chest measurements:
28, 32 (36, 40) 44, 48 (52, 56) 60, 64 in
71, 81 (91.5, 101.5) 112, 122 (132, 142) 152.5, 162.5 cm

Designed to fit shoulder measurements:
13.5, 14 (15.5, 16.5) 17.5, 18 (18.5, 19) 19.75, 20.5 in
34, 35.5 (39, 42) 44.5, 46 (47, 48) 50, 52 cm

Finished garment chest circumference:
37.5, 43 (46.5, 51) 54.5, 58 (62.5, 66) 70.5, 75 in
95, 109 (115.5, 129.5) 138, 147 (159, 168) 179, 190.5 cm

Finished garment shoulder width:
18, 20 (21, 23) 24, 26 (27.5, 29.5) 30.5, 32.5 in
46, 51 (53, 58.5) 61, 66 (70, 75) 77.5, 82.5 cm

GAUGE
18 stitches x 27 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4in in stockinette stitch

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4.0mm & US 3 / 2.5mm (or needles used to meet gauge!)

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100g = 270yds)

Color A (stripe + hems):
125, 125 (125, 150) 150, 150 (175, 175) 200, 200 g
338, 338 (338, 405) 405, 405 (472, 472) 540, 540 yds
2, 2 (2, 2) 2, 2 (2, 2) 2, 2 balls

Color B (body):
350, 375 (400, 450) 475, 500 (525, 550) 575, 600g
945, 1012 (1080, 1215) 1282, 1350 (1418, 1485) 1552, 1620 yds
4, 4 (4, 5) 5, 5 (6, 6) 6, 6 balls

Note that knitting the body or sleeves longer than the pattern measurements may require more yarn.

NOTIONS
scrap yarn, darning needle, tape measure, stitch markers

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner

TECHNIQUES
The pattern includes illustrations of techniques specific to this pattern as well as links to video tutorials. Other standard techniques include long tail cast on, provisional cast on, backwards loop cast on, stockinette stitch, increasing (M1L & M1R), decreasing (K2tog & ssk), intarsia, double knitting in the round, italian bind off, and german short rows.

THANK YOU
A very special thank you to all my wonderful testers. This pattern wouldn’t be what it is without your thoughtful feedback.

Thank you so much for knitting this pattern and supporting me as a designer. I hope you love and wear this sweater as much as I do! :-)

Use the hashtag #SidelineSweater and tag me @knit.alee on instagram or tiktok so I can admire your sweater !!

Feel free to contact me with any questions.
☆ Natalee ☆