![]() ![]() ![]() Put your knitting skills to work and make this cute color-blocked pull-over with playful scalloping. The body is knit seamlessly from the top down, and the sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and shaped using short rows. Its cropped length makes this sweater a relatively quick knit, and it creates a flattering silhouette when worn with a full skirt. Supplies![]() ![]() ![]()
1. Pick Your SizeThe pattern includes sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Use the schematic below to help you pick the perfect size to fit you. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. Knit the Upper BackWith longer needles, using the main color, cast on 61 (67, 71, 76, 77, 80, 81) sts. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() 3. Knit the FrontLeft FrontWith the right side facing you, using the main color, pick up and knit 12 (13, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) across the top edge of the upper back using shorter needles. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Right FrontWith the left front still on your left needle and with the right side facing you, using the main color, pick up and k12 (13, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) across the top edge of the upper back. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Front NecklineRow 1 (Right Side): K13 (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20) across right front, cast on 35 (39, 41, 42, 41, 42, 41), k13 (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20) across left front, joining the two pieces. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
4. Knit the BodyUnderarm Cast-On and ShapingRound 1: With the longer needle, k63 (69, 73, 80, 85, 90, 93) across the front so all stitches are now on the longer needle, cast on 4 (6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26), k63 (69, 73, 80, 85, 90, 93) across the back, cast on 4 (6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 26) and join in the round. 134 (150, 166, 184, 202, 220, 238) sts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Round 2: K64 (72, 78, 86, 93, 100, 106), place marker A, k67 (75, 83, 92, 101, 110, 119), place marker B. This is now the beginning of the round. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Bottom Band
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![]() ![]() ![]() 5. Knit the SleevesSleeve CapWith the shorter needle, starting at the center of the underarm and working around the armhole, pick up and knit 4 (5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19), PM A, pick up and knit 40 (44, 46, 48, 46, 48, 48) sts, pick up and knit 4 (5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19), PM B, and join in the round. 48 (54, 58, 64, 70, 78, 86) sts. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Continue to work short rows in stockinette. Work one stitch more than previously until the last stitches before markers A and B are wrapped. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last Short Row: Knit to end. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sleeve Shaping
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![]() ![]() ![]() Second SleeveRepeat from sleeve cap through sleeve cuff. ![]() ![]() ![]() 6. Knit the NecklineWith the longer needle and contrast color, starting at the back shoulder, pick up and knit 92 (102, 108, 112, 112, 114, 114) sts around the neckline, and join in the round. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() 7. Finish UpWeave in and trim all ends. ![]() ![]() ![]() Block according to the schematic. Show Off Your Finished SweaterUse your cozy new sweater to get extra wear out of flirty summer dresses. Add a pair of tights and boots, and you’re ready for fall! ![]() ![]() ![]() This sweet pull-over adds retro style to any outfit, and with it’s variety of techniques like short rows and stranded colorwork, it’s a great way to challenge your knitting skills. ![]() ![]() ![]() How are you finding our knitting patterns and tutorials? What knitting project would you like to see next? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below. |
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