Description

This chunky sweater knitting pattern is perfect for staying warm all winter long. Knit with three strands of yarn, the oversized silhouette and soft, drapey stockinette stitch create an effortlessly chic look.
The chunky sweater knitting pattern is knit from the top down and features a relaxed dropped shoulder design with 1x1 ribbing at the crew neck, cuffs, and hem. The versatile pattern works beautifully with a variety of hand-dyed yarns, making it a great project for using up special skeins from your stash.
Whether you’re a beginner knitter looking to tackle your first sweater or an experienced knitter in search of a new winter wardrobe staple, this easy-to-follow pattern is sure to become a cold weather favorite. Knit a cozy, oversized sweater this season with this must-have winter sweater knitting pattern.
With this winter sweater knitting pattern, you can knit yourself a sweater that is the perfect canvas for any special yarn. Thanks to the large needle size, you can knit the sweater knitting pattern very fast and you’ll have your new favorite sweater on in no time!

Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

SIZE GUIDE

The Yva Sweater should have a range of movement (positive ease) of approx. 20 cm in relation to your chest circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL fit a chest measurement of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the correct size for you.

The Yva Sweater has a final bust circumference after blocking of 102 (106) 116 (124) 136 (146) 156 cm.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE

Circular knitting needle 9.0 mm US130 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 and 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 8.0 mm US11r 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 or 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 7.0 mm (40 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 or 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 6.0 mm US10r 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 or 40 inches

GAUGE

Stockinette stitch on 9.0 mm needles:

10 sts / 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm

MATERIALS

250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 g

“Puno” from Gepard Garn (50g = 110m)

together with

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 g

“All Day Organic” from Gepard Garn (50g = 175m)

together with

300 (300) 300 (300) 400 (400) 500 g

“Fat Mohair” from Sysleriget (100g = 200m)

The Yva Sweater is knitted with three strands of yarn. One thread of each yarn.
Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the sweater longer.

Yarn alternatives:

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g

“Air” from Drops (50g = 150m)

together with

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 g

“Alpaca” from Drops (50g = 167m)

together with

250 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 400 g

“Melody” from Drops (50g = 140m)

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250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 g

“Lanalpaco” from Schulana (50g = 110m)

together with

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 g

“Babyull Lanett” from Sandnes Garn (50g = 175m)

together with

250 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 400 g

“Ballerina Chunky Mohair” from Sandnes Garn (50g = 135m)

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Our blue Yva Sweater was knitted in: “Fat Mohair” (col. Sea of Gold) from Sysleriget, “Puno” (col. 101 Off-White) and “All Day Organic” (col. 101 Off-White) from Gepard Garn.

Our beige Yva Sweater was knitted in: “Fat Mohair” (col. Muddy Puddles) from Sysleriget, “Puno” (col. 101 Off-White) and “All Day Organic” (col. 101 Off-White) from Gepard Garn.