This lovely ‘sweatshirt like’ sweater is the perfect over layer and companion for every hike, outside adventure or to cozy up at home.

The DK weight yarn worked up in a loose gauge makes this a quick knit, yet feels lightweight on the body, making this garment ideal for all occasions.

Jensen is a top-down sweater using short rows to shape the neck. The deep raglan lines are created to give this sweater a perfect sweatshirt feel. Waist shaping gives it a relaxed and boxy fit. Slim fitting arms are created to keep this sweater functional and ready for any activity.

Difficulty Level: Adventurous Beginner. Skills needed are: knowledge of top down sweater construction, short rows, basic increases and decreases.

Materials:
DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Sugarplum Circus Merino DK: 100% Superwash Merino // 231 yards per 100g skein, color way- Sterling. 4 (5,5,5,5,5,6,6,6) skeins

Yardage Needed:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
900 (950, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1150, 1200, 1250, 1300) yards
823 (869, 915, 960, 1006, 1052, 1098, 1143, 1189) meters

Needles:
For body worked in the round 5mm/US #8 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
For bottom hem ribbing worked in the round 4.5mm/US #7 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular
For sleeves worked in the round with small cir¬cumference 5 mm/US #8 DPN’s or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method
For ribbing on collar, sleeve cuffs 4.5mm/US #7 DPN’S or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method

Notions:
Stitch markers: 3 of one color for raglans increases, 1 of different color to denote beginning of round, and 1 of different color for side marker.
Stitch holders or scrap yarn

Gauge:
17 sts/26 rounds= 4 in/10 cm square in stockinette stitch worked in the round using 5 mm/US #8 needles after blocking

Size Information:
#sizeinclusive
Jensen has a relaxed loose fit in the chest and waist. The raglan increase sections, waist shaping, and loose gauge, create this ease. The arms are intended to be slimmer fitting to offset the loose body fit. The DK weight yarn is worked using a larger needle size to create the best drape possible.

Jensen is intended to have 5-8 in/12.5-20.5 cm of positive ease for a loose, easy-to-wear fit. Choose a size accordingly to ensure intended positive ease. Sweater sample shown in size M. Model has 38 in/96.5 cm bust circumference and is 5’ 3’’ in/160 cm tall. This gives the sweater 7 in/17.5 cm of positive ease, making finished circumference 45 in/115 cm.

Finished Measurements: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
A. Bust circumference:
39 (41, 45, 49, 53, 58, 60, 62, 67) in
99 (104, 115, 124, 134, 148, 153, 158, 171) cm

B. Hip circumference:
41 (43, 47, 51, 57, 61, 62, 66, 70) in
104 (109, 120, 129, 145, 155, 158, 167, 178) cm

C. Upper arm circumference:
11.5 (12, 13, 14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 20.5) in
30 (30.5, 33, 36, 39.5, 45, 48.5, 52, 52.5) cm

D. Armhole Depth:
8.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10.25, 11.5, 13, 13.75, 14.25, 16)
21.5 (21.5, 24, 26, 29.25, 33, 35, 36, 40.75) cm

E. Length from underarm to wrist:
14 (14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) in
35.5 (35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5) cm or desired length.

F. Length from underarm to hip hem:
12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12,12,12) in
30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5) cm or desired length.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
Photography: Amy Selleck // Tech Editing: Kristina McGrath