Windward Sweater by Autumn Becker

Windward Sweater

Knitting
October 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
601 - 1148 yards (550 - 1050 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL)
English
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The Windward sweater is an oversized bulky weight drop shoulder sweater with i-cord detailing on the shoulder line and rib accents throughout.

Size Guide: It is suggested you choose a size that is roughly equal to your bust measurement. If you prefer a more fitted sweater, size down, if you prefer a more oversized fit, size up.

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL)

Bust Circumference: 32 (34) 38 (40) 42 (44) 48 (52) 55 (60) inches / 82 (86) 96.5 (101.5) 106.5 (112) 122 (132) 140 (152)

Sweater circumference: 42 (44) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (60) 63 (68) inches / 107 (112) 122 (127) 132 (137) 142 (152) 160 (173) cm

Note: 8-10in (20-25cm) positive ease is included in the pattern instructions.

Yarn
550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) 1000 (1050) meters
600 (656) 710 (765) 820 (875) 930 (984) 1094 (1148) yards
of either: Hobbii Snowstorm or Drops Snow

Needles
US size 11 (8mm) in 32in, 16in and DPN or magic loop method for sleeves.
And US 9 (5.5mm) needles for ribbing.

Gauge
14 sts X 16 rows in stockinette stitch on US 11 (8mm) needles 4inx4in (10x10cm) after blocking