Stillwater Sweater by Yonca Ozbelli

Stillwater Sweater

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in STockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1148 - 2460 yards (1050 - 2249 m)
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Boxy, balanced, and subtly textured, Stillwater is a study in quiet luxury. Different types of ribbing add dimension, while smooth stockinette flows effortlessly from shoulder to cuff. With a generous turtleneck and relaxed drop-shoulders, this piece layers like a dream, but also makes a serene statement all on its own.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 9¼” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 38¾ (43¼, 47, 50¾, 54¾) (58½, 63, 66¾, 70¾)”
Length from Shoulder: 19 (19½, 20, 20½, 21) (21½, 22, 22½, 23)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Fawning (70% baby alpaca, 30% extra fine merino; 50g/164 yds)
• 110 Heliotrope – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) balls
Needles:
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare needle for three-needle bind off

GAUGE
25 sts x 34 rows/rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) with larger ndl, after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. It begins with a wide broken rib hem, worked in the round to the underarms. The front and back are then separated and worked individually to the shoulder. The shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and worked from the top down. Finally, stitches for the collar are picked up around the neck and worked in the round.