Whether you’re trying to recreate the quintessential Weasley sweater, knit the ultimate personalized gift for a loved one, or make a picturesque matching set for the whole family, this sweater is the perfect cozy, personalized garment for a chilly day. Knit with a simple, drop-shoulder construction in a roomy unisex fit, this is a great first sweater pattern for a beginner!

This sweater is knit from the bottom up and worked flat in four pieces (front, back, and two sleeves).

Supplies Needed:
US Size 6 (4.0 mm, UK size 8) and 8 (5.0 mm, UK size 6) straight or circular needles, and US size 6 (4.0 mm, UK size 8) double pointed or circular needles, or size needed to meet gauge.
Yarn needle
Two stitch holders

Finished Measurements
The finished sweater measures 38 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 64) inches 95 (100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 160) cm circumference in the bust.

Note: sweater is to be worn with 4-8” of ease in the bust. For most accurate sizing, use your upper bust measurement (right under the armpits but above the breast), then add 4-8” to choose your best fit.

Yarn
3-5 skeins I Love This Yarn worsted (size 4) yarn (or any other heavy worsted yarn of choice) in main color, and one skein in contrast color (very little contrast color is used— feel free to use partial skeins for this)

Gauge:
17 stitches x 24 rows = 4”x4” (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch