Winter’s Walk Sweater
A cozy, modern knit designed for layering, lounging, and living in all winter long.

Winter’s Walk Sweater is a versatile, top-down design that balances relaxed comfort with thoughtful shaping. With multiple customization options built right into the pattern, this sweater invites you to create exactly the version that suits your style — from an easy, tunic-length lounge knit to a more classic everyday sweater.

Whether you’re heading out for a brisk winter walk or settling in for a quiet day at home, Winter’s Walk is all about warmth, ease, and timeless wearability.
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✨ Design Features
• Top-down, seamless construction
• Clean, modern silhouette with gentle shaping
• Option to steek or knit the sleeve openings flat
• Multiple length options: sweater or tunic
• Straight body or A-line shaping
• Sleeve options: wide and relaxed or more fitted
• Collar options: fitted turtleneck or wider crew neckline
• Designed for comfortable layering and everyday wear
• DK-weight gauge suitable for cozy winter knits
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❤️ Skill Level – Intermediate
This pattern is best suited to knitters comfortable with top-down construction, working in the round, and following shaping instructions. The techniques are straightforward, making this an engaging and relaxing project without unnecessary complexity.
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Sizes
Designed to be worn with comfortable positive ease, depending on your chosen silhouette and length.

Pattern sizes are written to fit a bust measurement of 37 (46, 55, 64, 73)” / 92.5 (115, 137.5, 160, 182.5) cm, with a recommended 6–12” / 15–30 cm of positive ease (not built into the pattern).
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Suggested Yarn
Sample Version – Tunic Length with Wide Sleeves & Turtleneck
Yarn: Bare Naked Wools – Kent DK
• Woolen-spun DK-weight yarn
• Soft, warm, and beautifully structured
• A joy to knit with and ideal for cozy garments

Main Color (MC) – Mussel Shell
• 60% Merino Wool, 40% Romney. 300 yd / 274 m per 113 g
• Required: 744 (925, 1107, 1288, 1469) yd, 681 (846, 1012, 1177, 1343) m

Contrast Color 1 (CC1) – Driftwood
• 60% Merino Wool, 40% Romney. 300 yd / 274 m per 113 g
• Required: 363 (452, 540, 628, 717) yd, 332 (413, 494, 574, 655) m

Contrast Color 2 (CC2) – White Sand
• 60% Merino Wool, 40% Romney. 300 yd / 274 m per 113 g
• Required: 354 (440, 526, 612, 698) yd, 324 (402, 481, 560, 638) m

Winter’s Walk works well with a wide range of DK-weight yarns. Choose a yarn with good stitch definition and a soft hand for best results, especially if opting for the turtleneck or longer tunic version.
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Gauge
• 21 sts x 24 rows in stockinette on US 7/4.5 mm needles for 4” or 10 cm
• 21 sts x 25 rows in colorwork pattern on US 7/4.5 mm needles for 4” or 10 cm.

Needles & Notions
• US 5 / 3.75 mm – cuffs and optional elastic bind off (needles 2 sizes smaller than those for gauge).
• US 6 / 4.0 mm – collar and hem (needles 1 size smaller than those for gauge).
• US 7 / 4.5 mm – upper back, shoulders, body, and sleeves (needles for gauge).
• (Optional) US 4 / 3.5 mm – bind off for cuffs and crew neck collar (needles 3 sizes smaller than those for gauge).
• 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) stitch markers for pattern repeats, plus one distinct BOR marker when working in the round
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn or Barber cord