Free Knitting Pattern for My First Knit Sweater

Free Knitting Pattern for My First Knit Sweater.

Skill Level: Easy

Marly loves sharing her love of knitting with new knitters. And so she has designed this sweater to be easy to fit and uncomplicated in technique. The yarn is a soft brushed acrylic with a touch of subtle metallic shimmer. Choose your favorite shade from lovely pastels, essential wardrobe midtones and pretty jeweltones.

This sweater is designed to be beginner-friendly, with a simple construction and easy-to-follow instructions. It’s worked flat in pieces (front, back, and two sleeves) and then seamed. The pattern uses a basic rib stitch (k2, p3) for the cuffs and hem, and stockinette stitch for the body. The upper portion of the front and back features a textured section created by alternating knit and purl rows. The yarn used is RED HEART® Hygge Charm™, a brushed acrylic with a touch of metallic shimmer.

Finished Measurements:

• Bust: 39 (44, 49, 54, 59, 64, 69) inches / 99 (112, 124.5, 137, 150, 162.5, 175.5) cm
• Length: 24.75 (25.5, 26.25, 27, 27.75, 28.5, 29.25) inches / 63 (64.5, 66.5, 68.5, 70.5, 72.5, 74.5) cm

Materials Used:

• RED HEART® Hygge Charm™ (6724 Meteor): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9]
  *Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts = 4 inches (10 cm); 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st.

Free Pattern

Stitches Used:

• Stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)
• Rib Stitch (k2, p3)
• Alternating knit and purl rows for textured shoulder pattern.

Pattern Notes:

• Flat Construction: The sweater is knit flat in pieces and seamed.
• Simple Shaping: The body has minimal shaping (only two increases at the beginning of the stockinette section). Sleeves are shaped with increases (m1).
• Textured Shoulders: A simple textured pattern is created on the upper front and back by alternating knit and purl rows.
• Side Slits: The side seams are left open for 3 inches at the bottom for side slits.
• Bottom-up knitting.

Pattern Pieces:

• Front: Cast on, work in rib, then increase and work in stockinette stitch. The upper section features the textured pattern.
• Back: Identical to the Front.
• Sleeves (Make 2): Cast on, work in rib, then increase and work in stockinette stitch with shaping.

Finishing:

• Block pieces.
• Sew shoulder seams, leaving the neck open.
• Sew sleeves to the body.
• Sew sleeve seams and side seams (leaving slits at the bottom).
• Weave in ends.

Abbreviations: Standard knitting abbreviations are used (k, mm, p, st(s), St st, * or **, m1).