SHEER KNIT PULLOVER
Monday, September 11, 2017If you are looking for the best transitional sweater from spring to summer to fall, look no further!
I just created it for you :) Let me back up a little bit and tell you how I came up with this pullover.
I'm always thinking of ideas for knitwear for the summer/springtime and really wanted to make a sweater that was lightweight enough to work in those seasons and will be a great layering piece for fall. I searched and searched for hours on Ravelry for a sweater like this with no luck so I knew I wanted to make my own pattern. As I was looking for inspiration online, I found this perfect, beautiful of a sweater and knew that this is the look I wanted to go for. Now the work(or fun) begins!
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Now that I found my dream yarn, it was time to get to work on creating the pattern. I am proud to say, that after spending all summer writing out the pattern, trial and error, recording, editing, etc. I am very happy with the results!
I love my tops long, but I know not everyone likes that so I inserted in the pattern where you can knit more rows to make your pullover longer like in my inspiration picture above. I would knit at least 10 more inches and buy 4 skeins of yarn.
This pullover comes in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. Click here for all the sizes and for the .PDF pattern.
Materials
- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (600-700 yds.) I used we are knitters-the pima cotton in lightsalmon 4 skeins (Use code MGMLPCIGK for $12 off your order!)
- Size US 4 (3.5mm) Needles
*MY FAVORITE!!!* Worth every penny, and you save $$$ because you can do everything with them!
- Size US 10 ½ (6.5mm) Needles
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
8 sts x 7 rows=2” in stockinette stitch
Click here to follow along with the Video Tutorial: http://bit.ly/sheerpullover
**Instructions for Size Large only** Click here for all the other sizes: iknitsshop.com or on Ravelry and Etsy.
Abbreviations:
BO - Bind Off
CO - Cast On
K1 - Knit 1
K2tog - Knit two together
K2tog - Knit two together
M1L - Make one left
M1R - Make one right
P1 - Purl 1
M1R - Make one right
P1 - Purl 1
RS - Right Side
SSK - Slip Slip Knit
SSK - Slip Slip Knit
St. - Stitch
Sts. - Stitches
WS - Wrong Side
This sweater is made in 4 pieces: the front, back, and two sleeves. Knit looser than you normally do throughout the whole sweater to achieve a loose and relaxed look. Must block sweater(Don't worry, it's super easy!)
Sts. - Stitches
WS - Wrong Side
This sweater is made in 4 pieces: the front, back, and two sleeves. Knit looser than you normally do throughout the whole sweater to achieve a loose and relaxed look. Must block sweater(Don't worry, it's super easy!)
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FRONT
With smaller needles CO 93 loosely.
Ribbing
Row 1
(WS): p1, *p1, k1* to last 2 stitches, p2.
Row 2
(RS): k1, *k1, p1* to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat
Rows 1-2 ending on Row 7.
Body
Change
to larger needles.
Row 1
and all odd rows(RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2
and all even rows(WS): Purl all stitches.
Repeat
Rows 1-2, ending on Row 50.
*Optional:
Knit more rows here to make your sweater longer*
Start V Neck - Left Side
Start V Neck - Left Side
Decrease Row 51: Knit 45 sts. k2tog, knit to end of row.
Row 52:
Purl all 46 sts. turn. (Leave all the other sts. on the needle or cable holder)
Row 53
and all odd rows: Knit
Row 54
and all even rows: Purl
Rows 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 81: k1, ssk, knit to end of row.
Row 78(Start shoulder decrease):
BO 3, purl to end of row.
Repeat
Row 78 on all even rows.
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| Shoulder Decrease |
Continue in the pattern until you reach Row 103.
BO loosely.
Start
V Neck - Right Side
-Attach
yarn
Row 52:
purl all 46 sts.
Row 53
and all odd rows: Knit
Row 54
and all even rows: Purl
Rows 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 81: Knit to last 3 sts. k2tog, k1.
Row 77:
BO 3, knit to end of row. *Repeat Row 77 on all odd rows*
Continue
in the pattern until you reach Row 103.
Bind
Off loosely.
BACK
With
smaller needles, CO loosely 93
Ribbing
Row 1
(WS): p1, *p1, k1* to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 2
(RS): k1, *k1, p1* to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat
Rows 1-2 ending on Row 7.
Body
Change
to larger needles.
Row 1
and all odd rows(RS): Knit all sts.
Row 2
and all even rows(WS): Purl all sts.
Repeat
Rows 1-2, ending on Row 76
*Optional:
Knit more rows here to make your sweater longer*
Row 77
and all odd rows: BO 3, knit to end of row.
Row 78
and all even rows: BO 3, purl to end of row.
Continue
in the pattern until you reach Row 97(99, 101, 103, 105).
BO loosely.
SLEEVE
(Make 2)
With smaller needles, CO loosely 34
Row 1 (WS): k2, *p1, k1* to end of row.
Row 2 (RS): *p1, k1* to last 2 stitches, p2.
Repeat Rows 1-2 ending on Row 7.
Change
to larger needles.
Work in
stockinette stitch for 60 rows. (Knit on right side, purl on wrong side.)
Increase
Rows 9, 29, 45: k1, m1l(fbb-pick up stitch from the FRONT to the BACK,
knit from the BACK) knit to end of row.
knit from the BACK) knit to end of row.
Increase
Rows 19, 39, 51: knit to last stitch m1r(bff-pick up stitch from the BACK to the FRONT, knit from the FRONT), k1.
Bind Off.
Bind Off.
SEW
SWEATER TOGETHER
Cut your yarn that is 3 times the length you are sewing
together.
We will be working from 1 stitch from your edge.
Sew the
sides of your sweater all the way up to Row 50. My preferred method is the
Mattress Stitch.
Or, turn inside out with right sides facing and sew up the sides. (For further assistance, watch my videotutorial)
Or, turn inside out with right sides facing and sew up the sides. (For further assistance, watch my videotutorial)
Sew
sleeves the same way mentioned above.
Seam at
shoulders going underneath the “V’s” on both sides.
Now you have a hole for your arms. You will be going through the horizontal bars on your sweater, and the two legs or “V” on your sleeve. Make it loose, don’t pull too tight.
Block
your sweater! It is very important to block your sweater once you are done. I
blocked it by putting it in warm water with a little bit of liquid laundry
soap, rinse, and hang dry as well as pulling on the sweater making it
longer/wider.
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This is an original pattern by Christine Rosen of iKNITS. You may sell products made from this pattern by clearly crediting the design to me with a link to my site: www.theiknits.com. Thank you for being respectful and understanding.
I love to see your finished projects! Please post them on my Facebook page or share on Instagram so we can all be inspired by your talent! #iKNITS
This is an original pattern by Christine Rosen of iKNITS. You may sell products made from this pattern by clearly crediting the design to me with a link to my site: www.theiknits.com. Thank you for being respectful and understanding.
I love to see your finished projects! Please post them on my Facebook page or share on Instagram so we can all be inspired by your talent! #iKNITS
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