The October Sweater is a perfectly simple, top down, raglan style knitting pattern worked in the round.  Simple shaping at the neckline, a relaxed fit, and gorgeous tweed yarn combine together to create a sweater that will certainly become a wardrobe classic.

The October Sweater is available as a knit kit with Lion Brand Yarn. Click Here to shop the kit.

A free version of this pattern can be viewed on my blog.

This raglan style sweater is worked from the top, down. After the first few rounds are worked flat to shape the front neckline, this sweater will be worked in the round.

This sweater is worked in stockinette stitch with simple rib stitch detailing at the hem, cuffs, and neckband. The October Sweater is unisex and available in 9 sizes. Its the perfect, simple, no nonsense raglan sweater you’ve been looking for!

This sweater is designed in 9 sizes:
XS, (S, M, L, XL), (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Bust/Chest Circumference: 38, (42, 46, 50, 54), (58, 62, 66, 70)”
Length: 22, (22, 22, 23, 23), (23, 24, 24, 24)”

This top is designed to be worn with 6-10” of positive ease at the bust. Model is 6’ tall, has a 33” bust, and is wearing a size small with 9” of positive ease. For best fit, choose a size that is 6-10” larger than your corresponding bust measurement.

Materials:
4, (4, 5, 5, 5), (6, 6, 6, 7) skeins / 808, (808, 1010, 1010, 1010), (1212, 1212, 1212, 1414) yards Lion Brand ReTweed Yarn (shown in Hay)
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 32” circular knitting needles (for body of sweater)
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” circular knitting needles (for hemline)
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles or small circular needle to work sleeves and neckline
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

GAUGE: 15 stitches and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needles

This is an Easy + level knitting pattern.
In this knitting pattern, you will need to know how to knit flat and in-the-round, increase using M1L and M1R, and be comfortable with simple shaping using increasing and decreases. You will also need to pick up stitches and feel confident following written patterns.

This pattern is written in US English terms.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not produce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.