Casual and cozy, this oversized sweater in worsted weight yarn is perfect for weekend adventures. Textured combinations of knit and purl stitches on a simple drop-shoulder silhouette provide variety and interest but are easy enough for this to be a new knitter’s first-ever sweater. Narrow edging and a sewn-on funnel collar complete the look.

All pieces are knit flat with selvedge stitches and seamed. The only techniques that the knitter will need to know are knit and purl stitches, casting on and binding off, and two basic increases, which are described in the pattern. The pattern includes links to online seaming references for those unfamiliar with seaming.

Nine sizes are available, with chest circumferences of 38 (39.75, 44.5, 49.25, 54) (59, 62, 63.75, 70)” / 96.5 (100.5, 113, 125, 137.5) (149.5, 157.5, 161.5, 178)cm. In the recommended yarn, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) skeins are needed.