Chunky Knit Bobble Sweater

Chunky Knit Bobble Sweater Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Bulky weight (500g) in cream
• Knitting needles: Size 9mm (US 13)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Gauge

9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• KFB: Knit into the front and back of the stitch
• Bb: Bobble (KFB 3 times in same st, turn work, P6 from left to right needle, turn work, K6, turn, P6, turn, K2tog three times)

Pattern Instructions

Back

1. CO 50 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 rib (K2, P2) for 5 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS) until the piece measures 15 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin bobble pattern: on RS rows, work *4 stitches, Bb* across, ending with K2.
5. Continue in stockinette with bobble rows until piece measures 25 inches from CO edge.
6. BO all stitches loosely.

Front

1. Repeat instructions as for back piece.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. CO 30 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 rib for 3 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch.
4. Increase 1 st at each edge every 4th row until there are 50 stitches.
5. Continue in stockinette pattern until sleeve measures 16 inches.
6. BO all stitches.

Finishing

1. Block pieces to measurements.
2. With RS together, seam shoulders together.
3. Set in sleeves and seam sides and sleeves.
4. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Enjoy your cozy bobble sweater!