The Oatmill Sweater pattern is a modern knit featuring textured fabric, slightly wide sleeves, high neck and a beautiful button closure. This sweater lends itself to the relaxed fit and flatters all body shapes, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe.

if you are looking to knit something original, yet practical and wearebale for everyday life, this is exactly what you need.

Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #oatmillweater

Languages: English

The Oatmill Sweater is worked from bottom up in two separate pieces: back and front. On the front panel, the neckline shaping for the button band begins at the same level as the armholes. The European shoulder construction implies that the back is slightly shorter than the front. The shoulder seams are sewn together and are slightly shifted towards the back. After the shoulder seams are done, the sleeves are picked up from the armhole and worked back and forth. First, the sleep cup is shaped using German short rows. Then, the sleeves are knit down to the cuff with decreases placed in the centre of the fabric. Then the sleeves and the body parts are sewn together along the sides using mattress stitch from bottom up. Then, the neckline is knit in 1x1 ribbing. It can be made either single-layer or double-layer. Then, the button bands are knit in 1x1 ribbing, and their bottom edges are sewn to the front. Finally, the buttons are sewn on.

Skill Level: confident knitter

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

S (80-90cm; 32-35”), M (91-100cm; 36-39”), L (101-110cm; 40-43”), XL (110-120cm; 43-47”), XXL (121-130cm; 47-51”), XXXL (130-140cm; 51-55”).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - refer the chart in the photo gallery!

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Yarn: Holst Garn Tides (70% Wool, 30% Silk) 50 g/ 287m (314 yds) held double 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 skeins.
Note: you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any 8ply, DK or light worsted yarn that allows you to obtain the correct gauge.
● A pair of 4.0mm (US 6, UK 8) circular or straight needles
● A pair of 2.5mm (US 1.5, UK 12-13) circular or straight needles
● Tapestry needle
● Stitch holder or some waste yarn
● Crochet hook (you may need it for picking up stitches for the button band if you are knitting a double-layer collar)
● 4 buttons (choose the button size based on the final size of your knitted buttonholes)
● Measuring tape
● 4 openable stitch markers
● Scissors

GAUGE (TENSION) approximate:
18 sts and 28-29 rows = 10x10cm (4x4”) in Double Seed Stitch pattern after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles.

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this vest please feel free to contact me.

The pattern may not be copied, redistributed, or sold on.
Sale of garments made from this pattern is prohibited.

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