Chunky Knit Off-Shoulder Sweater

This easy-to-knit off-shoulder sweater is perfect for beginners and makes a cozy addition to your wardrobe. With its airy stitches and comfortable fit, it's designed for casual wear, and great for layering over dresses or tanks. Let's get started!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, about 800 yards in a neutral color (like cream)
• Needles: US size 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
• Scissors

Gauge

14 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Remember to check your gauge to ensure the sizing is correct!

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• k - Knit
• p - Purl
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• RS - Right Side
• WS - Wrong Side

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 80 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Ribbing (1 inch): Set up your work in a circular fashion. On the first round, *k2, p2* across the row. Repeat this round until you reach approximately 1 inch for the ribbing. This creates a fitted edge at the neckline.
3. Body of Sweater: Change to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue knitting until the body measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge. This will create the length for the sweater to hit just below the waist.
4. Shaping for Off-Shoulder: To create the off-shoulder look, bind off the first 20 stitches at the beginning of the next two rounds. This will create a wider neckline to drape over one shoulder.
5. Sleeves: After binding off, continue knitting the remaining stitches in the round. Starting from the same point, you will knit in rows to create sleeves. Knit until you reach 15 inches for the sleeve length.
6. Finishing Off: Once the sleeves are completed, bind off loosely. Use a tapestry needle to weave in any ends. You can also add a few rows of ribbing at the sleeve edges if desired, for a fitted look.

Congratulations on completing your Chunky Knit Off-Shoulder Sweater! Wear it proudly as a cozy, stylish piece for any occasion.