Step-by-step video tutorial.

Introducing the Drop in Dream Sweater - the first design in the Esenique Essentials series, created for beginners who want to learn how to knit all types of basic sweaters before tackling more complicated patterns. This classic drop-shoulder sweater features a unique shoulder seam that shifts slightly toward the back.

Its unisex design makes it perfect for knitting one for yourself and another for someone special.

♥ SKILL LEVEL: Designed for knitters who know how to knit and purl. The pattern offers step-by-step instructions and a full video tutorial for creating this sweater with confidence.

♥ PATTERN. Instant download PDF file in both cm and inches. Additionally, I’ve prepared a Knitting Project Planner exclusively for the drop-shoulder sweater, including a round counter.

♥ LANGUAGE: English, German, French.

♥ METHOD: The sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down, starting with back-and-forth rows and then moving to working in the round. It begins at the upper back, with shoulder shaping created using German short rows.
Stitches are then picked up from the shoulders to shape the neckline, and the front and back are joined to continue working in the round.
The shoulder seam is slightly shifted toward the back.
Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted in the round, with decreases made along the way.
Finally, stitches for the neckline are picked up and worked in 1x1 rib.

♥ CUSTOMIZE Your Sweater: choose your preferred length, neckline, and fit options.

♥ 12 SIZES: 3XS-XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL-6XL. This sweater is designed with approx. 13-25 cm/ 6-10 inches of positive ease *
Check out the chart on the photo to help you decide which size to choose.
I am wearing a size S and, I am 168 cm tall (5’6’’) with a 89 cm (35 inches) bust circumference.

♥ YARN

• Light Gray, Light Blue, Navy Blue sweaters were worked in Drops “Nepal” yarn (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca), /10 ply / aran , 50 g/ 75 m or 1.8 oz/ 82 yards per skein, colors 8907, 8907, 1709). You will need: 9-10-11-12-12-13-14-15-15-16-17-18 50 grams/ 1.8 oz skeins for your size.

• Powder Pink sample was worked in blown yarn Drops “Air” yarn (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool) 4ply, 50 g/ 150 m or 1.8 oz/164 yards per skein, color #51, Desert Rose). You will need: 5-5-6-6-6-7-7-8-8-8-9-9 - 50 grams/1.8 oz skeins for your size.

Or 745(3XS) -800(2XS) -875(XS)- 920(S) -980(M) -1040(L)- 1115(XL) -1185(2XL) -1245(3XL)-1300(4XL) -1365(5XL) -1420(6XL) yards .
For men: Consider adding an extra skein for longer sleeves or body length, if necessary.

28 Yarn options! Check the FREE Aran weight yarn guide. Version 2. for this sweater! https://www.esenique.com/aran-weight-yarn-guide-1

♥ NEEDLES:

• For neck, cuff, and body ribbing: 4.5 mm (US 7) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).
• For yoke, body, and sleeves: 5.5 mm (US 9) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches). Alternatively, you can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).

♥ TAPESTRY NEEDLE. Used to slip the sleeve stitches onto scrap yarn and to weave in ends.
♥ STITCH MARKERS: Several removable stitch markers.

♥ GAUGE is 16 sts x 22 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in Stockinette stitch (after blocking).

Create your own knit sweater and get compliments how talented you are!

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