The Irene Sweater is an oversized dropped shoulder sweater with a continuous textured-stripe pattern. It is a top-down construction; the yoke is worked flat and joined in the round for the body. Sleeves are also worked in the round. There are two hem options: split or regular – the choice is yours!

This pattern is named after my Nana Irene who taught me how to knit as a child and where my knitting journey truly began.

This pattern has been professionally graded and tech edited by the wonderful Rebecca Williamson. The Irene Sweater has also been fully test knitted across all sizes by a very talented group of test knits (a massive thank you to you all!).

Please note that this pattern consists of one pdf file, totalling 15 pages. The file is formatted for A4 paper. This pattern includes written instructions, a link to private video tutorial, summary of textured pattern as a chart, and illustrations.

For pattern support please contact me via email at journeythroughyarn@gmail.com, I am always happy to help you on your knitting journey!
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Difficulty
This pattern has a relatively simple construction, with a textured design that looks impressive but is simple to achieve. This pattern would be ideal for a confident beginner and above.

Sizing
This pattern comes in nine sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)

To fit measurements:
Bust circumference: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155)cm/ 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57, 61) inches
Upper arm circumference: 23.75 (26.25, 28.75, 31.25, 33.75) (37.5, 41.25, 45, 48)cm/ 9.25 (10.25, 11.25, 12.25, 13.25) (14.75, 16.25, 17.75, 19) inches

Garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 96 (105, 114.5, 123.5, 137) (146.5, 155.5, 164.5, 173.5)cm/ 37.75 (41.25, 45, 48.5, 54) (57.75, 61.25, 64.75, 68.25) inches
Upper arm circumference: 36.5 (39, 41, 43.5, 45.5) (50.5, 52.5, 57, 59.5)cm/ 14.25 (15.25, 16.25, 17.25, 18) (20, 20.75, 22.5, 23.5) inches
Armhole depth: 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) (21, 22, 23, 23.5)cm/ 6.25 (6.75, 7, 7.5, 7.75) (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.25) inches
Body length (from mid-back cast-on edge through hem): 52 (53, 54, 55, 56) (57, 58, 59, 59.5)cm/ 20.5 (20.75, 21.25, 21.75, 22) (22.5, 22.75, 23.25, 23.5) inches

This pattern is designed to have 20 cm of positive ease; however, if you would prefer a more fitted or more oversized sweater, please choose a size based on how much ease is most appropriate for you. Please be mindful of body and sleeve lengths. The sample was knit in size C and has 20.5cm ease.

Gauge/ Tension
21 sts x 25 rows = 12 x 10 cm (4.75 x 4 inches) on 4.5mm/ US size 7 circular needles in stockinette stitch (blocked).

Please swatch - I promise it will make all the difference to the fit of your finished sweater! (blocked, this stitch pattern grows with blocking!).

Suggested Yarn
517 (557, 592, 629, 678) (718, 759, 808, 850)g or 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins of Cascade 220 (100% wool; 100g = 200m)
Or 1039 (1120, 1190, 1264, 1363) (1443, 1526, 1624, 1709)m of worsted-weight yarn

Suggested Needles
4.5mm/ US size 7 circular needles (80cm/ 32” & 25-40cm/ 10-16”); or needles needed to obtain gauge
4mm/ US size 6 circular needles (80cm/ 32” for body; & 25-40cm/ 10-16” for cuffs and collar) for ribbing

Other Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, tape measure

Techniques
Long-tail cast-on (or your preferred cast-on method), purl, m1L, m1Lp, m1R, m1Rp, ssk, k2tog, p2tog, German Short Rows (including making a double stitch), cast-on stitches using backwards loop method, pick up stitches, Italian bind off (or your preferred bind off method).