Cotswold

**Cotswold Sweater Knitting Pattern - Free and Paid Versions Available** The Cotswold sweater is a beautifully designed knitting pattern that is worked seamlessly in the round from the hem to the armholes. This modern classic features raglan sleeves that are effortlessly joined with the body, creating a flattering silhouette. With the incorporation of short rows, you can easily add length to the lower center back, ensuring a comfortable fit. The unique construction allows for the yoke to be worked back and forth, raising the back neck to provide both style and enhanced wearability. This pattern includes comprehensive short row and grafting instructions, making it perfect for knitters ready to expand their skills. **Skill Level:** Intermediate – This pattern requires knowledge of knitting techniques including knit, purl, slipped stitches, simple increases and decreases, and short rows. **Finished Chest Circumference:** The Cotswold sweater is available in sizes that fit a finished chest circumference of 32 (35 ½, 39, 41 ¾, 45 ¼, 49, 52 ½) inches / 83.5 (91.5, 100, 108.5, 116.5, 125, 133.5) cm. Designed to be worn with approximately 1 inch / 2.5 cm of positive ease across the chest, this sweater marries comfort with contemporary style. **Yarn:** The pattern is designed using Malabrigo Worsted yarn (100% Merino Wool, 210 yds / 190 m per 100 g / 3.5 oz skein) in the stunning colorway #36 Pearl. Depending on your chosen size, you will need 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins for your Cotswold masterpiece. For those considering alternatives, you can substitute with approximately 750 (830, 930, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1280) yards / 670 (740, 830, 900, 990, 1080, 1150) meters of Worsted weight wool that matches the required gauge. **Gauge:** The Cotswold pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 26 rounds/rows per 4 inches / 10 cm square when worked on 5 mm (US 8) needles. Elevate your knitting projects with the elegant Cotswold sweater pattern, available now as both a free and a paid option on our website. Whether you’re gifting it or adding it to your own wardrobe, this timeless design is sure to impress. Get started on your next knitting adventure today!