Meet your next go-to sweater for chilly days — the Freeze Frame Knit Sweater. This top-down color block design combines warmth, comfort, and simple stitches in a project that’s as relaxing to make as it is rewarding to wear. The gentle fade of colors creates a soft gradient effect while the folded collar and puffed sleeves add just the right touch of coziness.

Worked seamlessly in worsted-weight yarn, this sweater knits up quickly with a flattering, easy-to-wear fit. With clear instructions and approachable construction, it’s a satisfying make for adventurous beginners ready to knit their first sweater — or for experienced knitters looking for a calm, confidence-boosting project.

You can also view full pattern free on my blog.

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/PATTERN DETAILS

• XS to 5XL
• Beginner
• Worked seamlessly from the top down with a circular yoke
• Folded collar, simple increases, ribbed cuffs and hem
• Techniques used / special stitches: RLI increase, picking up stitches, folded collar (all explained in detail in the pattern)
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

/MATERIALS

• 5 mm / US 8 and 4 mm / US 6 circular knitting needles
• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease (85g, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 197 yds / 180 m): you will need:
o 1 skein in Natural Heather 620-098
o 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins in Blush Heather 620-140
o 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in Rose heather 620-104
o 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins in Dark Rose Heather 620-139
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or spare cable / scrap yarn

This women’s sweater knitting pattern is available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL.

Final garment measurements are:
Bust circumference: 83.5 (93.5, 104, 114, 124) (134.5, 144.5, 154.5, 165) cm / 33 (37, 41, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65)”.
Upper arm sleeve circumference: 30.5 (31.5, 33.5, 36, 40) (45, 48.5, 52.5, 55) cm / 12 (12.5, 13, 14, 15.5) (17.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5)”.
Sleeve length (after yoke): 40 (41.5, 43.5, 39, 39) (38, 39.5, 38.5, 38) / 15.5 (16.5, 17, 15.5, 15.5) (15, 15.5, 15, 15)”.
Length (nape of neck to hem): 57 (57, 57.5, 64, 64) (67.5, 67.5, 71.5, 72) cm / 22.5 (22.5, 22.5, 25, 25) (26.5, 26.5, 28, 28.5)”.

The sweater is designed to be worn with a regular fit, with 5 - 15 cm / 2” - 6” ease at the bust.