Whiteowlcrochetco. Optic Hoodie

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The Optic Hoodie is a comfortable sweater with an oversized body, oversized hood, close fitting sleeve, and cute 1x1 slipped rib stitch details. The slipped rib stitch allows for a sleek hem, wristbands, and hood detail - no pesky tension issues that usually pop up with a classic 1x1 rib stitch! This pattern is packed full of helpful tips and modification suggestions - you can truly make this sweater your own!

** Modifications **

• Zipper / No Zipper Open V-neck / No Zipper Closed V-neck
• Hood / No Hood
• Multiple Sleeve Modification Suggestions
• Full Length / Crop Length

Techniques
Note: video tutorials linked within pattern!

• Traditional or Provisional Cast On Highly recommend provisional cast-on around a spare cord or silicon cord, or Judy’s Magic Cast-on!
• Knitting in the round and flat
• Picking up stitches (sleeves and hood)
• Increasing/Decreasing
• Japanese Short Rows
• 1x1 Slipped Rib Stitch
• I-Cord Drawstring
• Grafting
• Zipper Sewing

Pattern Tester Feedback

“For the first time ever, I have a handknit hoodie with a ZIPPER that was made just for me. This pattern is so clear and easy to follow, as well as easy to modify that you will be able to make your dream sweater too. DON’T let the Japanese short rows scare you! Mollie has incredible talent explaining new techniques and providing diagrams. You will be so proud of yourself! The reaction I get when people compliment it and I say I made it is a dropped jaw. Worth it.”
– Heather D., hmdowne, @knastywomanknits on Instagram

“Amazing pattern! I loved that it had a classic assembly but allowed me to learn new techniques. Short rows, hood and adding a zipper - three things I thought would be intimidating but the pattern explained them so clearly and had many tips along the way. I’m very proud of this project and I can’t wait to wear it all the time!”
– Ashley W., ashleywyrwas, @a.w.handmade on Instagram

“What a well-written pattern, and I love that it’s size inclusive. The designer has done a very nice job incorporating several tips and tricks and helpful notes if you’d like to make some customizations for your own fit.”
– Jana W., ArcanaKnits, @arcanaknits on Instagram

2 Documents Included:

• Full Graphic (Multiple Image) Version (great for those that use tablets or laptops for viewing)
• Printer Friendly Version (great for those that want to print their patterns)

#OpticHoodie
#WhiteOwlCrochetCo

Pattern Tested - click on associated projects to check them out!
Tech Edited by Nicky Jensen of HandKnits and Hygge.

Method: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Version: September 2024

Choose What You Pay: A “Choose What You Pay” model is available for this pattern, allowing both financial accessibility and fair pricing. The buyer may pay what they are able while still valuing the hard work invested by myself, my testers, the tech editor, and other designers. The price listed reflects what I believe is fair for the work put into this design. Use the codes below in order to pay the price listed after each. Choose whichever price works best for you!

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Sizes

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To determine your size, measure your chest around the widest point, then locate the closest value listed beside “Suggested Bust”. This pattern has 8” (20 cm) of positive ease in the bust, 1 ½” (~4 cm) positive ease in the bicep, and 1” (2.5 cm) positive ease in the armhole depth. If you have a large measurement difference between your full bust and your upper bust and/or waist, you may wish to choose a size based on your upper bust measurement (taken underneath your armpits) and add bust darts to the front of your sweater. This will allow for a smoother fit along your back and likely provide a better fit for your sleeves as well. This pattern does not dive into bust darts, but resources are provided. If you would like a roomier fit, size up. If you would like a a closer fit, size down.

Size 1 (2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7), (8, 9, 10, 11)

Finished Bust (the hoodie’s circumference):
38 (42, 46, 52), (56 ½, 60, 64 ½), (68 ½, 72 ½, 76, 80 ½) inches

96.5 (106.5, 117, 132), (143.5, 152.5, 164), (174, 184, 193, 204.5) cm

Suggested Bust (your bust):
30 (34, 38, 44), (48 ½, 52, 56 ½), (60 ½, 64 ½, 68, 72 ½) inches

76.5 (86.5, 97, 112), (123.5, 132.5, 144), (154, 164, 173, 184.5) cm

Model is wearing a size 3 on a 38” bust.

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Yardage Estimates

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Note: Modifications will result in a difference in required yardage.

-- CROP LENGTH --
790 (890, 990, 1110), (1160, 1210, 1260), (1310, 1390, 1440, 1545) yards

722 (814, 906, 1014), (1060, 1106, 1152), (1198, 1272, 1316, 1412) meters

4 (5, 5, 6), (6, 6, 6), (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins Knit Picks Heatherly Worsted

-- FULL LENGTH --
900 (1000, 1150, 1250), (1375, 1425, 1485), (1560, 1675, 1735, 1855) yards

822 (914, 1052, 1144), (1258, 1304, 1358), (1426, 1532, 1586, 1696) meters

5 (5, 6, 6), (7, 7, 7), (8, 8, 8, 9) skeins Knit Picks Heatherly Worsted

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Yarn

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Worsted Weight
Sample: Knit Picks Heatherly Worsted Otter (Sweater) and Knit Picks Simply Cotton Organic Fingering, Mini 50g (Drawstring)



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Tools

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Circular Needles
5.00 mm / US8 / UK6

• 1 set of 9” (22 cm) (Sleeve)
• 1 set of 16” (40 cm) (Sleeve, Body, Hood)
• 1 set of 24+” (60+ cm) (Body)

Double-Pointed Needles
* 5.00 mm / US8 / UK6: 4-5 Needles (Wristband and Drawstring)

Or sizes required to obtain gauge

Other Notions

• 1 Yarn Needle
• Locking Stitch Markers: Yoke: 6 Hood: 38
• Optional: 2 Drawstring Aglets
• 8” (20 cm) Zipper
• 1 Sewing Needle
• Thread (match zipper colour)
• Sewing Pins
• Optional: Scrap yarn, stitch holder, or silicone cord
• Scissors
• Blocking Items

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Gauge Pattern

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Blocked | In the Round and Flat

Stockinette:
16 sts, 20 rounds / 4” (10 cm)

1x1 Slipped Rib Stitch:
Blocked | In the Round and Flat
20 sts, 26.5 rounds / 4” (10 cm)

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Alternative Tested Yarns

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S W E A T E R :

• Cascade Yarns Woolpaka (60% Wool, 40% Alpaca)
• Alize Merino Royal (100% Merino)
• Knit Picks Provincial Tweed (80% Fine Superwash Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed)
• CasaSol La Rustica (100% Lana Merina Reciclada 23 micras)
• Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Wool)
• Malabrigo Rios in Magenta (100% Wool)
• Bernat Premium Tweed (100% Acrylic)
• Holst Garn Supersoft (50% Merino and 50% Shetland Wool) held with Holst Garn Highland (80% Superwash Wool and 20% Nylon) + Rico Design Creative Make it Tweed (35% Viscose, 35% Acrylic, 30% Nylon)
• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed (100% Peruvian Highland Wool)
• Malabrigo Washted (100% Superwash Merino Wool)
• Hobbii Divina (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Merino Wool)
• Midknit Cravings Hearty Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool)
• Lion Brand Wool Ease (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool)

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Abbreviations/Techniques

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BLCO, Backwards Loop Cast On
BOR, Beginning of Round
cm, Centimeter
K, Knit
K2Tog, Knit 2 sts together
M, Marker
m, Meter
M1L, Make 1 Left (increase)
M1LP, Make 1 Left Purlside (increase)
M1R, Make 1 right (increase)
M1RP, Make 1 right Purlside (increase)
P, Purl
P2Tog, Purl 2 sts together
PH, Place Holding (Marker)
PM, Place Marker
RM, Remove Marker
Rpt, Repeat
RS, Right Side
SL1KW, Slip 1 st knitwise
SL1PW, Slip 1 st purlwise
SM, Slip Marker
SSK, Slip 1 st knitwise twice, knit 2 together by inserting left needle through back of sts on right needle (decrease)
SSP, Slip 1 st knitwise twice, transfer back to left needle, purl 2 sts together (decrease)
St(s), Stitch(es)
Tbl, Through the back loop
WS, Wrong Side
WYIB, With Yarn held in Back
WYIF, With Yarn held in Front
Yds, Yards
* , Repeat Sequence Within
“, Inches

Knitters may sell the final product, with credit for the design given to Whiteowlcrochetco (Mollie Conrad).

Feel free to use the following hashtags on social media:

#OpticHoodie #whiteowlcrochetco

and please feel free to tag @whiteowlcrochetco in your posts! I love seeing your final products!

Pattern may not be redistributed or duplicated, in whole or in part.

No refunds will be administered as this is an instant download product.

Happy Knitting! <3