Waffle Sweater

The Waffle Sweater is a top-down drop-shoulder sweater worked seamlessly from the neckline down. The back panel is worked flat first, with shoulder slope shaped using German Short Rows. Stitches are then picked up at each shoulder to work the front panels flat. After joining the front and back, the body is worked in the round.

Sleeves are picked up around the armholes. The sleeve cap is shaped flat using German Short Rows, then joined to work in the round down to the cuff.

This pattern is chart-focused and includes written guidance. It is recommended for knitters who are comfortable following chart symbols and working German Short Rows.

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Sizes: 0 (1) 2 (3) 4

Fit: Semi-oversized
Recommended positive ease: 10–15 cm from actual chest measurement

Chest Circumference:
106 (112) 118 (124) 130 cm

Total Length:
54 (55.5) 57 (58.5) 60 cm (measured from back neck)

Sizes| Chest Width | Total Length | Sleeve Width | Sleeve Length
0 | 53 | 55.5 | 20 | 45
1 | 56 | 57 | 21 | 46
2 | 59 |58.5 | 21 | 47.5
3 | 62 | 60 | 21 | 47.5
4 | 65 | 61.5 | 22 | 48

Gauge:
3.5 mm needles, waffle pattern
26.5 sts × 35 rows = 10 × 10 cm

Needles:
3.5 mm (main)
3 mm (ribbing and double hems)
Recommended cable lengths: approx. 40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm (exact lengths are not required; use what is comfortable)

Yarn:
This sample was made using Biscuit DK (100 g / 370 m), which is available only in Korea.

For this pattern, a standard DK-weight yarn is recommended. Choose a yarn that meets the stated gauge.

Approximate yardage required:
370 g (Size 0) to 450 g (largest size), depending on gauge and personal tension.