
The Chunky Sweater is the perfect oversized sweater. Its timeless and comfy design makes it essential for everyone. It's one of those knitting projects where there's not much time between the first stitches until the project is off the needles again.
Procedure:
The Chunky Sweater is worked from the top down. First, the back piece is formed, then the shoulders are shaped by knitting increases, leading to the front piece. After that, the back piece and front piece are joined, and the body is knitted. Finally, the sleeves are knitted, and all ends are woven in. There are videoguides throughout the pattern.
Size Guide:
This sweater should have about 30-40 cm [11.8–15.7 in] of ease compared to your bust measurement, depending on how oversized you want it. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a body bust measurement of 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–105) 105–110 (110–115) 115–120 (120–125) 125–130 cm [33.5–35.4 (35.4–37.4) 37.4–39.4 (39.4–41.3) 41.3–43.3 (43.3–45.3) 45.3–47.2 (47.2–49.2) 49.2–51.2 in].
Measure yourself before you start knitting so you can choose the size that fits you best. For example, if your bust measures 92 cm [36.2 in] at the fullest point, you can choose size S with a finished bust of 124 cm [48.8 in] or size M with a finished bust of 132 cm [52 in]. This gives an ease of 32 cm [12.6 in] or 40 cm [15.7in], depending on whether you prefer a closer or looser fit. This way, you can decide how you want the sweater to sit and find the fit that best suits your style and comfort.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Fit (after wash):
Overall measurements: 116 (124) 132 (140) 154 (162) 170 (178) 186 cm [45.7 (48.8) 52.0 (55.1) 60.6 (63.8) 66.9 (70.1) 73.2 inch].
Sleeves (measured from the armhole, including the ribbed edge at the bottom): 35 (35) 35 (40) 40 (40) 40 (40) 40 cm [13.8 (13.8) 13.8 (15.8) 15.8 (15.8) 15.8 (15.8) 15.8 inches]
Body (front): 60 (60) 62 (63) 63 (64) 65 (65) 66 cm [23.62 (23.62) 24.41 (24.80) 24.80 (25.20) 25.59 (25.59) 25.98 inch].
Body (back): 62 (62) 64 (65) 65 (66) 67 (68) 69 cm [24.41 (24.41) 25.20 (25.59) 25.59 (25.98) 26.38 (26.77) 27.17 inch].
Width: 58 (62) 66 (70) 77 (81) 85 (89) 93 cm [22.83 (24.41) 25.98 (27.56) 30.31 (31.89) 33.46 (35.04) 36.61 inch]
Gauge: 10 stitches x 18 rows on needle 9 mm [US size 13] in stockinette stitch = 10 cm x 10 cm [4 inch x 4 inch].
Recommended needles: Circular needle 9 mm [US size 13]. (40 and 80 or 100 cm) [15.75 and 31.5 or 39.37 inch], Circular needle 7 mm (40 and 80 cm) [15.75 and 31.5].
Materials: 1 strand Drops Air from Drops (50 g = approx. 150 m) knitted together with 1 strand Drops Melody from Drops (50 g = approx. 140 m).
Yarn suggestion: 200-250 (200-250) 250 (250) 250 (250-300) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 g Drops Air. Find Drops Air here, and 200-250 (200-250) 250 (250) 250 (250-300) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 g Drops Melody. Find Drops Melody here.
See www.atheneknitwear.com for more yarn alternatives and recommendations for The Chunky Sweater, if desired.
Difficulty: 2 out of 5 stars.
The pattern is sent as a PDF-file.