Basic Pullover

Discover the perfect beginner-friendly knitting project with our versatile top-down sweater pattern, suitable for four different yarn weights: fingering, dk, worsted, and bulky. This delightful sweater is knitted in one continuous piece, making it an ideal first project for novice knitters eager to enhance their skills. With a relaxed fit that provides a moderate amount of ease, this sweater showcases an effortlessly casual look that can be dressed up or down. Our pattern offers an extensive range of sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X), with finished chest measurements of 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) inches / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147) centimeters.

Gauge Options:

fingering weight: 26 sts & 40 rows = 4”/10cm on US 3 (3.25mm) needles in stocking stitch worked in the round.

dk weight: 21 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10cm on US 6 (4mm) needles in stocking stitch worked in the round.

worsted weight: 16 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10cm on US 9 (5.5mm) needles in stocking stitch worked in the round.

bulky weight: 11 sts & 15 rows = 4”/10cm on US 11 (8mm) needles in stocking stitch worked in the round.

Yarn Requirements:

fingering: 1290 (1380, 1650, 1920, 2240, 2500, 2760) yards of fingering weight yarn.

dk: 1040 (1180, 1410, 1630, 1740, 1920, 2100) yards of dk weight yarn.

worsted: 740 (840, 995, 1145, 1280, 1370, 1480) yards of worsted weight yarn.

bulky: 520 (600, 790, 800, 880, 960, 1040) yards of bulky weight yarn.

This explained pattern includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through every step, ensuring you can create a stylish and comfortable sweater that fits beautifully. Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this pattern is perfect for showcasing your creativity and learning new techniques. Embrace your knitting journey and enjoy creating a handmade wardrobe staple with our easy-to-follow top-down sweater pattern today!