Simple Sweater - by Tin Can Knits

Things that are simple and functional sometimes get a bad rap. They seem plain, and maybe even a little boring. But I beg to differ. Simple can be just what you need! The things we reach for and use everyday are often things that have stood the test of time. They are simple and functional and beautiful.

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Simple Sweater In Depth Tutorial: We take you stitch by stitch through the Simple Sweater pattern, so you can cast on with confidence!

Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement:
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)“

Regular body length hem to underarm:
6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)“

Cropped body length hem to underarm:
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16)“

Fit and sample info: Simple sweater is designed for a neutral fit, with a few inches of positive or negative ease.

Gary is is wearing size XXL (50”) in DK weight with 1” positive ease. Jones is wearing size S (34”) in DK weight with 2” positive ease. Hunter is wearing size XS (32”) in sock weight with zero ease. Francine is wearing size M (38”) in worsted weight with 2” of positive ease.

Yarn
Worsted / aran weight yarn:
Regular length: 200 (250, 300, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1550, 1750, 2000, 2200, 2400) yards
Cropped length: 175 (225, 250, 350, 400, 450, 550, 600, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2150) yards

DK weight yarn:
Regular length: 275 (350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 850, 950, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1750, 2050, 2300, 2600, 2850, 3150) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1500, 1700, 1850, 2100, 2350, 2600, 2800) yards

Sock / sport weight yarn:
Regular length: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1700, 1900, 2150, 2450, 2750, 3100, 3350) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1550, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2800, 3000) yards

Solid-colour samples shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Faded Quilt, Les Garçons Hand-dyed Yak Sock in Chris’ Pine, Ritual Dyes Marona in Forsythia, and Spincycle Yarns Metamorphic in Cool Black 14.

Gauge

Worsted / aran weight yarn: 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles
Sock / sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles

Worsted / aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sock / sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)

0 to 2 yrs: 16” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
4 to 10 yrs: 16”, 24” circulars, and DPNs* in each size.
XS to XL: 16”, 32” circulars, and DPNs* in each size.
XXL to 6XL: 16”, 32”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in larger size, 16”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in smaller size.

*Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.

Notions

Darning needle, stitch markers.

Helpful Tutorials

How to choose your sweater size
How to choose a sweater yarn

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