Cozy Waffle Stitch Sweater

This beginner-friendly waffle stitch sweater is designed to keep you warm and comfortable. The unique textured stitch creates a beautiful visual effect, while the mint green color adds a fresh vibe. Follow the detailed instructions below to create your very own sweater!

Materials

• Yarn: 6 skeins of medium-weight (worsted) yarn in mint green (approx. 80% acrylic, 20% wool)
• Needles:US Size 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles (32 inches long) and a set of US Size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles for the sleeves
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Optional: stitch holder

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in waffle stitch pattern.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• st: Stitch
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• WS: Wrong side
• RS: Right side
• rep: Repeat
• BO: Bind off
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together

Instructions

Body

1. CO 90 stitches using circular needles.
2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.
3. Work in ribbing (k2, p2) for the first 2 inches to form the hem.
4. Begin waffle stitch pattern as follows:
• Row 1 (RS): *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 2 (WS): *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 3: *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 4: *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
5. Continue this pattern until you reach a total length of 24 inches from the cast on edge.

Divide for Sleeves

1. To create the armholes, bind off the first 10 stitches on the next row, then knit till the end.
2. Continue working in the waffle stitch pattern until the body measures 15 inches from the armhole.
3. Bind off the next 10 stitches, and place your remaining 70 stitches on a stitch holder. Set aside.

Sleeves

1. Using double-pointed needles, pick up 40 stitches from the stitch holder for one sleeve.
2. Work in the waffle stitch pattern, decreasing one stitch every 8th row until you have 32 stitches left.
3. Continue until the sleeve measures 18 inches long.
4. BO all stitches loosely and repeat for the second sleeve.

Finishing

1. With the yarn needle, weave in all loose ends.
2. Assemble the body and sleeves together, sewing them in place for a clean finish.
3. Block the sweater gently to shape and set the stitches.

Your Cozy Waffle Stitch Sweater is now complete! Enjoy your new stylish piece or gift it to someone special.