Classic Stripe Blanket Sweater

Not only does this blanket sweater look cozy, it is cute too. I love the fact that it is done in classic colors. Black and white go with everything and this is the type of sweater that you end up living in. I am also happy this is a knit pattern because while I do love crochet, it eats yarn and I never seem to see any knit blanket sweaters.

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This looks sooooo comfy! It seems to be an easy, peasy pattern...got to love that word "beginner". I might even try the color changes. The only thing that makes me a little nervous is that I've never modified a pattern before for size and since I wear at least a 1X and I might want this sweater in a 2X I'll have to do that. If anyone else has modified to these sizes I'd really appreciate hearing from you!

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schiebet

Jan 24, 2018

I'm not an expert and have never written a pattern, but I think if you would take a blanket or sheet and drape it around your arms so you could see about how wide you wanted the sweater then measure that length. Next swatch some of the yarn you want to use with the needles you are using. Measure how many stitches you get per inch. You should have two measurements now stitches per inch and width you want the sweater. Multiply these two numbers together. So 6 stitches per inch times 30 inches would be 180 stitches. Cast on that many stitches and start stockinette knitting. As the piece grows you should be able to "try it on" by pinning like it says for arms and checking. When you've hit the correct drape cast off and add the edge. You will have more edges stitches also. That should work and if you get it off the needles and don't think it will work you will probably have a nice baby blanket or lap throw!

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I have knit a sweater like this before, and it was so easy and I get a lot of compliments on it. I'm going to make this one with the striped edge. I really , really think that sets it off nicely.

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I love the combination of black and white in this sweater! It looks like a great pattern for practicing color changes.

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