Rustic Textured Knit Sweater

Rustic Textured Knit Sweater Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in rust color
• Knitting needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in the pattern stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• BO - Bind Off
• k - knit
• p - purl
• rep - repeat

Instructions

Back

1. CO 84 (92, 100) stitches.
2. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches.
3. Switch to the textured pattern:
   • Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
   • Row 2 (WS): *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
   • Rep Rows 1-2 until the piece measures 24 (25, 26) inches from the CO edge.
4. BO all stitches loosely.

Front

1. Work as for Back.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. CO 40 (44, 48) stitches.
2. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches.
3. Increase Row: *k1, p1; rep from * to end, increase 1 stitch each side every 8th row 6 (7, 8) times - 52 (58, 64) stitches.
4. Continue in pattern until sleeve measures 22 (23, 24) inches.
5. BO all stitches loosely.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. Sew shoulder seams.
3. Set in sleeves.
4. Sew side and sleeve seams.
5. Weave in all ends.

Your Rustic Textured Knit Sweater is ready to wear!