Cozy Oversized Sweater

This cozy oversized sweater is perfect for chilly days and stylish enough for anyone who loves comfort in their wardrobe. Knitted with a soft lavender yarn, the sweater features a chunky texture and wide sleeves, making it an inviting piece for casual outings or lounging at home.

Materials:

• Yarn: Super Bulky Weight Yarn (approx. 600-800 yards), color: Lavender
• Needles: 9 mm (size 13 US) circular knitting needles
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
• Measuring tape

Gauge:

Gauge: 10 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. It’s crucial to check your gauge before starting!

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions:

Body:

1. Cast on 80 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method. Make sure you have enough yarn to complete the body.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit every row to create a garter stitch edge (this will keep the edge from curling).
3. Row 5: (RS) k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
4. Row 6: (WS) p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
5. Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the piece measures 24 inches from the cast-on edge.
6. Rows 29-32: Knit every row to create another garter stitch section.
7. Next, divide the stitches for the sleeves. Place 20 stitches on a stitch holder for each sleeve and keep the center 40 stitches for the body. This forms the neckline area.
8. Work the front and back sections separately. For each section, continue in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) until the piece measures 26 inches from the neckline.
9. For shaping the neckline, bind off the center 20 stitches and work each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at the neck edge every other row until you have 20 stitches left. Bind off all stitches.

Sleeves (make 2):

1. With the stitches on hold, pick up the 20 stitches for the sleeve using the circular needle.
2. Work in stockinette stitch until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the held stitches.
3. Next, decrease 1 stitch at the underarm every 6th row until you have 14 stitches left. Bind off all stitches.

Assembly:

1. Using the yarn needle, sew the sleeves to the body of the sweater at the shoulders.
2. Weave in all ends securely.
3. Blocking the sweater is recommended to get the right dimensions. Soak it in cool water and gently reshape it to measurements.

And there you have it! Your Cozy Oversized Sweater is ready to wear!