The ultimate squishy winter sweater is here! The G St Sweater mimics the look of garter stitch in knitting and gives you the squishiest, softest result! The design features a mock turtle neck and gorgeous short row sleeve caps that create a beautifully tailored fit. Dress it up or down and prepare to get cozy!

Materials

DK weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Blame the Knots No Duh DK in You Are a Lone Reed (246 yds / 100g)
US H /5 mm crochet hook (or hook size required to meet gauge)
Removable stitch markers (optional)
Darning needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm in hdc blo worked flat or in the round, blocked on US H /5.0 mm hook

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 28, 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)” / 70, 80 (90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) cm

Meant to be worn with approximately 2”/ 5 cm of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust

Size up for a more neutral fit or down for a sweater with more negative ease

Yardage

1017, 1106 (1227, 1378, 1513) (1698, 1888, 2011) (2203, 2376, 2549) yds / 930, 1011 (1122, 1260, 1383) (1553, 1726, 1839) (2014, 2173, 2331) m

Each additional inch of body length will require
27, 31 (35, 39, 43) (47, 51, 55) (58, 62, 66) yds / 25, 28 (32, 36, 39) (43, 47, 50) (53, 57, 60) m

Construction

Pattern is constructed top-down, beginning with the upper back panel. Stitches are picked up to add front left and front right shoulders. Front shoulders are joined with fhdc stitches and the rest of the front panel is worked. Front and back panels are then joined in the round to finish the body. Neckband and sleeves are added at the end.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed sweater! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #gstsweater!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com

Want to make a knit version of this sweater as well?? Find the knit version here, designed by Briana Luppino!