The Retro Popcorn Stitch Sweater Free Pattern

The Retro Popcorn Stitch Sweater Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the nostalgia of the Y2K era with this charming Retro Popcorn Stitch Sweater. Featuring a playful texture and vibrant colors, this sweater is perfect for adding a touch of vintage flair to your wardrobe. With its bubblegum pink body, mint green sleeves, and sunshine yellow ribbed neckline, this sweater is not only stylish but also a fun project for knitters of all levels. Let's dive into the materials and step-by-step instructions to create your own Retro Popcorn Stitch Sweater!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors: bubblegum pink, mint green, and sunshine yellow
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sizes Available:

Small (Medium, Large, XL)

Back

1. Cast on 90 (100, 110, 120) stitches using bubblegum pink yarn.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and knit until the piece measures 10 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin the popcorn stitch pattern:
   • *Knit 4 stitches, then make a popcorn stitch: knit into the front, back, front, back, and front of the next stitch, turn your work, purl 5 stitches, turn your work again, knit 5 stitches, then pass the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th stitches over the first stitch.*
   Repeat this sequence across the row.
5. Continue in the popcorn stitch pattern for 8 inches, ending with a wrong side (WS) row.
6. Shape the shoulders by binding off 5 (6, 7, 8) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows, then 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
7. Bind off the remaining stitches for the neck.

Front

1. Work as for the back until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge.
2. Shape the neck: Work across 35 (40, 45, 50) stitches, join a second ball of yarn, and bind off the center 20 stitches. Continue knitting to the end of the row.
3. Working both sides at once, bind off 3 stitches at each neck edge twice, then 2 stitches once.
4. Continue until the front measures the same as the back to the shoulders.
5. Shape the shoulders as for the back.

Sleeves

1. Cast on 40 (45, 50, 55) stitches using mint green yarn.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end of every 6th row until there are 60 (65, 70, 75) stitches.
4. Work even until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

1. Sew the shoulder seams together.
2. Pick up and knit 80 stitches around the neck using sunshine yellow yarn.
3. Work in 1x1 ribbing for 1 inch, then bind off loosely.
4. Set in the sleeves and sew the side and sleeve seams together.
5. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Congratulations! You have completed your Retro Popcorn Stitch Sweater. Enjoy wearing your vibrant, textured creation that adds a nostalgic touch to any outfit!