Easy-Going Knit Pullover
The Easy-Going Knit Pullover is the perfect piece to reach for on those cold winter days. This free sweater knitting pattern features a slightly oversized fit and a turtleneck in order to ensure extra warmth. Plus, the rich plum color will brighten any gloomy day. The pattern features several size options, so everyone can find the perfect fit. Since the design is meant to be slightly slouchy, this sweater is completely on-trend and will work with many other items already in your wardrobe. Grab your Bernat Roving yarn and needles, find a cozy spot on your couch, and settle in for a nice knitting session spent making this lovely sweater.
Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Gauge12 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Texture Pat.
Finished SizeTo fit bust measurement XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm], M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm], L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm], XL 44-46" [112-117 cm], 2/3 XL 48-54" [122-137 cm], 4/5 XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] Finished bust XS/S 41" [104 cm], M 44" [112 cm], L 48" [122 cm], XL 52"
Materials List
- Bernat® Roving™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 120 yds/109 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Plum (00071) 8 9 10 11 13 15 balls
- Size U.S. 101/2 (6.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 2 stitch holders
- Stitch markers
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Back
**Cast on 63 (67-73-79-91-97) sts.
1st row: (RS). *K1tbl. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1tbl.
2nd row: *P1tbl. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1tbl.
Rep last 2 rows of twisted ribbing for 2" [5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.
Proceed in Texture Pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: K1. *K1below. P1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K1below. K1.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: Purl.
These 4 rows form Texture Pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 19" [48 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 55 (59-65-71-83-89) sts.**
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8 (9-9½-10-10-10½)" [20.5 (23-24.5-25.5-25.5-27.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulders: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-10-13-15) sts beg next 2 rows, then 7 (8-9-11- 14-15) sts beg following 2 rows. Leave rem 27 (27-29-29-29-29) sts on a st holder.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 5 (6-6½-7-7-7½)" [12.5 (15-16.5-18-18-19.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row: (RS). Pat across 20 (22-24-27-33-36) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Cont in pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then on following RS rows twice more. 14 (16-18-21- 27-30) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulder: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-10-13-15) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 7 (8-9-11-14-15) sts.
With RS facing, slip next 15 (15- 17-17-17-17) sts onto a st holder. Rejoin yarn to rem sts and pat to end of row.
Cont in pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then on following RS rows twice more. 14 (16-18-21- 27-30) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a RS row.
Shape shoulder: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 7 (8-9-10-13-15) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 7 (8-9-11-14-15) sts.
Sleeves
Cast on 33 (33-33-35-37-39) sts.
Work 2" [5 cm] in twisted ribbing as given for Back, ending on a 2nd row.
Proceed in Texture Pat as given for Back for 4 rows.
Keeping cont of pat (as placed in last 4 rows), inc 1 st each end of next and following 6th (6th-6th4th-4th-4th) rows until there are 49 (45-45-61-61-63) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
Sizes M and L only: Inc 1 st each end of following 4th rows until there are (55-57) sts, taking inc sts into pat.
All sizes: Cont even in pat until Sleeve from beg measures 18 (18- 17-17-16-16)" [45.5 (45.5-43-43- 40.5-40.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work 4 rows even in pat.
Cast off.
Finishing
Collar: Sew right shoulder seam. With RS facing, pick up and knit 12 sts down left front neck edge. K15 (15-17-17-17-17) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 12 sts up right front neck edge. K27 (27-29-29-29-29) from Back st holder, inc 1 st at center. 67 (67-71-71-71-71) sts.
Next row: (WS). Purl.
Beg on a 1st row, work in Texture Pat as given for Back until Collar measures approx 7½" [19 cm], ending on a 2nd row of pat. Cast off knitwise loosely.
Sew left shoulder and Collar seam.
Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along cast off sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
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Abbreviations
- Cont
- Continue(ity)
- K1tbl
- Knit next stitch through back loop
- K1below
- Knit into next stitch 1 row below, at same time slipping off stitch above.
- P1tbl
- Purl next stitch through back loop
- Rem
- Remain(ing)
- St(s)
- Stitch(es)
- WS
- Wrong side
- Dec
- Decrease(ing)
- Inc
- Increase(ing)
- Beg
- Begin(ning)