Can we ever have enough stockinette stitch sweaters with hidden design elements? Definitely not!

This sweater has a few elements that give it a unique flair, including an overlapping split hem on the body and sleeves, and a ribbing motif that runs along the yoke increases.

Simple techniques are used for this design (such as basic increases), but intermediate techniques are also used (such as short rows). It is my hope that this pattern is a good introduction to knitting sweaters for knitters who are ready to jump into the wonderful world of garments!

Here is a link to the project page for the sample.

Sizes: finished bust circumference 28, 32, 36 (39, 43, 47) 51, 55, 59 in, or 71, 81, 91 (98, 108, 118) 129, 139, 149 cm

• I recommend 1-5” of positive ease (depending on your desired fit)
• Sample is shown in size 36”, on a 34.5” bust

Needles:

• Size US 3/3.25 mm 16” circular knitting needles
• Size US 4/3.5 mm 16” circular knitting needles
• Size US 4/3.5 mm 40” circular knitting needles
• Size US 4/3.5 mm DPNs or long circular needles for magic loop

Yarn: One color of fingering weight yarn:

• 970, 1075, 1200 (1310, 1435, 1560) 1710, 1815, 1940 yds / 880, 975, 1090 (1190, 1300, 1415) 1550, 1650, 1760 m

• Sample used Woolberry Fiber - Berry Merino in colorway Middle Earth

Notions: 9x stitch markers (one unique for BOR), tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” stockinette stitch, worked flat