This simple oversized pullover features a slightly dropped shoulder and oversized sleeve for a cozy knit with a relaxed sweatshirt fit. A great basic staple for fall layering! The pattern also incudes instructions for optional bust darts.

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Sizes
All of my patterns are #SizeInclusive through a 62” full chest.

(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:
(28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}“
(71, 81.5, 91.5)101.5, 112, 122{132, 142, 152.5}cm

Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(40, 43.5, 48)51.5, 55, 59.5{64, 67.5, 71}“
(101.5, 110.5, 122)131, 139.5, 151{162.5, 171.5, 180.5}cm

This top is designed with 9-12”/23-30.5cm of positive ease at the full chest for a very relaxed fit. To choose your size, add 9-12”/23-30.5cm to your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size. If you have a full bust in relation to your upper chest, go down one size from this recommendation and work bust darts for best fit.

Suggested Yarn
The Spinster’s Daughter Worsted, a collaboration between The Farmers Daughter Fibers & Spincycle Yarns
(100% SW American Wool, plied, 200yds/100g, Eagle Eye Colorway)

Suggested Needles
Main:
US 9 (5.50mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Ribbing:
US 8 (5.00mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Gauge
18 sts & 24 rows / 4”(10cm), stockinette flat & in the round, blocked

Yarn Requirements
(850, 950, 1050)1150, 1250, 1350{1450, 1600, 1750} yds
(777, 868, 960)1051, 1143, 1234{1325, 1462, 1600} m

Materials
stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle, removable stitch marker

Techniques
knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, German short rows, blocking

Construction
This design is knit seamlessly from the top down with shoulder short row shaping & slightly tapered sleeves. Stitches are picked up for sleeves and neckline.