The Fall Line Sweater is a cozy drop-shoulder pullover with a slightly relaxed fit and minimalist vibes—designed for comfort with just enough detail to keep it interesting. It features subtle shaping in the upper body to help the sweater sit just right across all sizes, a slightly longer back for balance, and a folded turtleneck that feels like a hug. The stitched-on “fall line” detail added after knitting brings a unique, clean-lined finish—and is the inspiration behind the name.

Worked flat in pieces and then joined at the shoulders, this pattern avoids the stress of sewing in sleeves by letting you pick up and knit them top-down in the round (no sleeve wonkiness here!). A quick knit in DK-weight yarn, it’s approachable but still offers a few intermediate techniques for a polished result. Alternative instructions are included for short rows and Kitchener stitch—perfect if you’re not confident with those yet or just want to try something new.

Sizes:
10 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) 2XL 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL
Designed to be worn with 25 cm / 10” of positive ease
Finished chest measurements:
95 (100, 105, 110, 115) (120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm
37.5 (39.5, 41.5, 43.25, 45.25) (47.25, 51.25, 55, 59, 63)“

Gauge:
18 stitches & 29 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch, knit flat on 4 mm (US 6) needles
(Always swatch to check gauge in your chosen yarn!)

Yarn:
Any DK-weight yarn where you can meet gauge
This pattern is written for one colour throughout

Yardage Estimate:

Approx. 1100 (1200, 1350, 1500, 1600) (1700, 1900, 2100, 2250, 2475) yds

Needles:

4 mm (US 6) circular needles, or size to meet gauge

3.5 mm (US 4) needles for ribbing and turtleneck

Notions:

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Waste yarn or stitch holders