The Christine Sweater is named after my grandmother, who taught me how to knit with two dull pencils and a ball of purple yarn. I wanted to create a sweater that would be simple enough for a first-time sweater-knitter to pick up with confidence, but interesting enough to keep you engaged. I feel like this perfectly encapsulates my grandmother’s personality; she was sweet and inviting with a way of making everyone feel comfortable, but she also had a way of engaging the mind and making you think. She was unassumingly brilliant, effortlessly funny, and the most selfless person I’ve ever known. The Christine Sweater is a tribute to her. The balloon sleeves pay homage to her larger-than-life personality. I added the contrasting color for some extra pizazz, just like she brought to any situation. It is my hope that you will find comfort in both knitting and wearing your own Christine Sweater.

Construction Notes
The Christine Sweater is worked in the round by first casting on stitches for the upper back. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulders to form the front panels before casting on stitches for the neckline and joining both sides to work in the round. The sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round before finishing off by picking up and working stitches for the neckband. All bind-offs are finished with a simple I-cord Bind-off for a neat edge.