The Gather Sweater is a top-down, modular design that makes creative use of yarn leftovers. It begins with saddle shoulder panels, with stitches picked up to shape the back and front using German short rows. The front pieces are joined with a central cast-on and worked flat to the underarm.
The body is then worked in the round in stockinette stitch and finished with a broken rib hem. Stitches are picked up around the armholes for the top-down sleeves, shaped with short rows, and completed with ribbed cuffs. A folded ribbed neckline adds structure and polish.
This flexible design invites you to combine different yarns held together to create a cozy worsted-weight fabric.

Sizing: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
This sweater is designed to be oversized, with approximately 20-30 cm of positive ease around the bust.
Finished measurements
Bust Circumference: 101 (112, 120, 131, 141) (152, 160, 171, 176) cm.
Yoke depth: 20 (22, 25.5, 25.5, 28) (28, 30, 30, 30) cm.
Body Length from Underarm: 30 cm.
Sleeve circumference (upper arm): 44 (48, 55, 56, 59) (59, 63, 63, 63) cm.
Sleeve circumference (cuff): 29 (32, 37, 37, 40) (40, 45, 45, 45) cm.
Sleeve length: 41 cm.

Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, ~200m/100g, approximately 1415 (1570, 1680, 1840, 1980) (2130, 2240, 2400, 2470) meters.
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different.
This sweater pattern is designed to embrace yarn leftovers, making it a great, sustainable knitting project. Since the final yarn weight should be worsted, you can mix different yarns to achieve the correct thickness.
1 strand of worsted
2 strands of sport/DK
3 strands of fingering
1 strand of fingering + 1 strand of DK
1 strand of lace + 1 strand of DK + 1 strand of fingering

Tips for Mixing Yarns:
Stick to a color palette – Mixing different textures and fibers will create a unique marled effect, but choosing a cohesive color palette will help it look intentional.
Play with textures – Try combining a woolly yarn strand with a silk/mohair lace strand for a soft halo.
Hold similar fibers together – Use similar fiber types for even stitches. However, mixing rustic wool with a soft merino can create a beautiful contrast!
Swatch before starting – Since different fibers behave differently, always swatch to check your gauge and the fabric’s drape.

Gauge: 15 sts & 22 rows = 10 cm in stockinette, worked flat on gauge needles.
Needles:
5 mm (gauge needles), 80 cm circular needle, and DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for small circumference knitting.
4 mm, 80 cm circular needle, and DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for small circumference knitting, for ribbing.
3.5 mm, 40 cm circular needle, or DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for small circumference knitting, for neckline ribbing.
Or adjust needle size to meet gauge.
Other Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), measuring tape.