Inspired by the retro, colorpop styles of the 80s, this sweater is designed with a relaxed fit and cropped ever so slightly to give the perfect vintage sweatshirt vibes! Rainbow stripes down the sleeves are the perfect finishing touch on this playful design.

This pattern is perfect to use scraps of yarns from various projects. You may choose to add the stripes using Vanna’s Palettes from Lion Brand Yarn as I have done, or you may use scrap yarns of a similar yarn weight.

This pattern is worked from the top, down. You will begin working this sweater flat to shape the neckline and then join to knit in the round. After you work the yoke, you will separate to work the body in the round and the sleeves flat. The rainbow stripes will be added at the end using a crochet slipped stitch technique. This technique is outlined at the bottom of this pattern but a more detail explanation can be found by searching ‘Rainbow Stripe Sweater’ on www.originallylovely.com

Although this pattern is designed with a cropped fit, there are places throughout where length can be added.

This sweater is designed in 7 sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X)

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X)
Finished Width at Chest: 18 (20, 22, 24) (26, 28, 30)”
Finished Chest Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)
Finished Length: 21 (21.5, 22, 22.5) (23, 23.5, 24)
Sleeve Length: 17 (17.5, 18, 18) (18.5, 18.5, 18.5)

This sweater is designed for a relaxed/loose fit. Choose a size that is 6-8” larger than your corresponding body measurements. For example, model is wearing size S and has a bust measurement of 34” so she is wearing this sweater with 6” of positive ease.

Materials (not included):
3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) balls / 1176 (1176, 1176, 1176) (1568, 1568, 1568) yards of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend Yarn (shown in Whipped Cream)
One pack Vanna’s Palettes Yarn in Happy OR scrap yarn of your choice in similar gauge as main yarn
Size US 8 (5.0 mm) 32” or larger circular needles
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” or larger circular needles
Size L (8mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers (5)
Unique stitch markers (4)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge: 20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

This is an intermediate level knitting pattern. You will need to know how to work in the round, simple shaping, pick up stitches, and sew seams. Some simple crochet knowledge for adding the stripes is nice but not necessary. A photo tutorial at the end of the pattern will help walk you through this technique.

This pattern is written in US English terms.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Blasing of Originally Lovely. This pattern 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.