This simple semi-fitted sweater is perfect for beginners and knitting pros alike. Add a great specialty yarn and the result is a casual look that’s perfect for a fall day at play. This project provides:

• Step-by-step instructions
• A complete list of what you’ll need
• A helpful sizing diagram

This sweater was designed to be knit from the top down in one complete piece versus being knit in pieces, and then sewn together. The yoke is made the same way as for all other top-down sweaters, altering only slightly as you work the body downward. When working with bulky yarn, it’s a good idea to slim the silhouette as much as possible, keeping a trim look and reducing the amount (and therefore the weight) of yarn on the body as well. The yarn stretches to accommodate the decreases that are taken in along the body sides.

You Will Need

• Approximately 500(560, 586, 663)yd/457(512, 536, 607)m bulky weight yarn
• Circular knitting needles (cn), 9 mm (size 13 U.S), one 29”/73cm and two 16”/40cm, or size to obtain gauge
• Double-pointed needles (dpn), 9 mm (size 13 U.S), 10”/26cm, or size to obtain gauge
• 4 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle