Happy Sweater

Introducing the Happy Sweater—a delightful opportunity to transform those lonely scrap yarn skeins in your stash into a vibrant and cozy pullover! Designed with versatility in mind, this pattern encourages crafters to explore their creativity by using four colors, but feel free to mix and match even more colors for a personalized touch. The simple stranded colorwork pattern ensures that you’ll only work with two colors at a time, making it accessible and fun. With a pattern repeat of just four stitches, you’ll find it easy to memorize the design as you knit your way through this cheerful project.

The Happy Sweater is crafted to provide approximately 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the bust, allowing for a comfortable and relaxed fit. The finished bust measurements are approximately 35.5 (38.75, 42, 43.75, 50.5, 54, 55.5, 59, 61.5)” / 88 (97, 105, 109, 126, 135, 139, 147, 154) cm. In addition, the sleeve circumference measures 13.25 (14, 15, 16.5, 18.25, 20, 20.75, 22.5, 22.75) “ / 34 (36, 38, 42, 46, 51, 53, 57, 58) cm, providing a tailored yet comfy look that’s perfect for layering.

To achieve the specified gauge for this project, aim for 19 stitches and 20 rows per 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork stockinette stitch using larger US size 6 (4 mm) needles and remember to wet block your work for the best results.

This pattern calls for DK- or worsted-weight yarns to comfortably meet the required gauge specifications. Be sure to check the pattern for detailed yardage requirements for each size to ensure you have enough yarn on hand.

Embrace your creativity and enjoyment in knitting with the Happy Sweater. It's not just a garment; it's a celebration of texture, color, and your unique crafting journey!