Textured Knit Sweater

Textured Knit Sweater Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 100% wool, worsted weight, terracotta – approximately 1000 yards
• Needles: Size US 8 (5mm) circular needles
• Cable needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in the main textured pattern

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• C6F: Slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle
• Rep: Repeat

Instructions

Back

1. CO 100 stitches using US 8 needles.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
3. Begin main lattice pattern (multiple of 4):
Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: *P2, K2; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: *C6F, P2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-3 until piece measures 24 inches from the beginning, ending with Row 3.

Front

1. CO 100 stitches using US 8 needles.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
3. Follow the same lattice pattern for the back until you reach the armholes (approximately 18 inches).
4. To shape neckline:
- Continue pattern across 45 stitches, BO 10 stitches for the neck, and continue across remaining 45 stitches.

Sleeves

1. CO 50 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 8th row until there are 70 stitches.
4. Work straight in pattern as for the back until sleeve measures 18 inches.

Finishing

1. Sew shoulder seams.
2. Attach sleeves to body.
3. Sew side and sleeve seams.
4. Weave in all ends.
5. Block to measurements.