Whiteowlcrochetco. Ursus Sweater

Ursus is a top-down drop-shoulder sweater with a unique overlapping, curved hem. Paired with the fluffiest yarn, this garment will quickly become a go-to staple in your closet!

Overview

Shoulders & Bust.
You will work this tapered drop shoulder sweater from the top down (i.e., beginning at the shoulders, ending at the hem), first working the back panel, then the left and right front panels, one at a time. The entire sweater will be worked in stockinette stitch. The back panel begins with tapered shoulders, formed with Japanese short rows (or short rows of your preference). Stitches for the front panels are picked up from the top of the back panel. A backwards loop cast on will be used for the armpit stitches as well as the collar stitches.

Body.
The body will be worked in stockinette (in the round) straight down to the top of front hem.

Curved Overlapping Hem.
The front hem and back hem will be worked individually, both hem curves shaped with Japanese short rows (or preferred method). The front panel will be worked with fewer rows than the back, allowing the back panel to be longer than the front for more coverage. After the curves have been shaped, you’ll work a 1x1 rib stitch edge. A Tubular bind-off and a whipstitch will be used to finish the hem.

Wide Collar.
The Stitches will be picked up around the sweater neck opening to form the wide collar. You will work in 1x1 rib around the collar and finish with a Tubular bind-off (or preferred method). You may add rounds as desired to to make the collar more narrow.

Sleeves.
The sleeve stitches will be picked up along the circumference of the armhole. You will work the sleeves in stockinette (in the round) down towards the wrists, decreasing in increments. A helpful tracker is provided for tracking your decrease rounds. The wristband will then be worked in 1x1 rib and finished with a Tubular bind-off (or preferred method).

Techniques
Note: video tutorials linked within pattern!

• Traditional Cast On
• Knitting in the round and flat
• Picking up stitches (sleeves and collar)
• Increasing/Decreasing
• Japanese Short Rows
• 1x1 Rib Stitch
• Tubular Bind-Off
• Grafting
• Whipstitch

Pattern Tester Feedback

“This is such a fun and mindless knit, but has the added touches that make it more than just a basic sweater. Even without using the recommended Bouclé yarn, this is one of my coziest sweaters and Mollie has made me fall in love with yet another pattern of hers.”
-- Kiryn C, Kjkc

“I am always impressed and thoroughly enjoy testing your patterns. The community which comes with that is inspiring and very helpful. “
-- Kristen B., Blachbehr

“Very comfortable and cozy fit! The piece can be used to lounge as well as dress it up, making it very versatile and a sure timeless staple for any wardrobe! “
-- Carmen A, CarmenAurora

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• Full Graphic (Multiple Image) Version (great for those that use tablets or laptops for viewing)
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Tech Edited by Nicky Jensen of HandKnits and Hygge.

Method: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Version: January 2026

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Sizes

To determine your size, measure your chest around the widest point, then locate the closest value listed beside “Suggested Bust”. This sweater has an oversized fit with 8” (~20 cm) of positive ease in the bust, 3 ¾ - 5 ¾” (~9.5 - 14.5 cm) positive ease in the bicep, and ¾ - 1 ½” (2-4 cm) positive ease in the armhole depth. If you would like a roomier fit, size up. If you would like a closer fit, size down.

Size (1, 2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7, 8), (9, 10, 11, 12)

Suggested Bust (wearer’s bust):
(26 ½, 30 ½, 34 ½), (38 ½, 44, 48), (52, 56, 60), (64, 68, 72) inches

(66.5, 76.5, 86.5), (96.5, 110, 120), (130, 140, 150), (160, 170, 180) cm

Finished Bust (the sweater’s circumference):
(34 ½, 38 ½, 42 ½), (46 ½, 52, 56), (60, 64, 68), (72, 76, 80) inches

(86.5, 96.5, 106.5), (116.5, 130, 140), (150, 160, 170), (180, 190, 200) cm

More measurements provided in pattern.

Model is wearing a size 4 on a 36” bust.

Yarn

Yarn | Sport (2)

Sample Yarn:

• Knit Picks Bubbly Bouclé
• Colour: Ginger Ale
• 328 yds (300 m) / 100 g
• Sport Weight
• 82% Superfine Alpaca, 13% Merino Wool, 5% Nylon

Yardage Estimates

Note: Modifications will result in a difference in required yardage.

(840, 950, 1175), (1220, 1360, 1430), (1570, 1670, 1780), (1880, 1980, 2090) yards

(770, 870, 1075), (1115, 1245, 1310), (1435, 1525, 1630), (1720, 1810, 1910) meters

(3, 3, 4), (4, 5, 5), (5, 6, 6), (6, 7, 7) Skeins Bubbly Bouclé

Tools

Circular Needles
5.00mm / US8 / UK6
9” (22 cm) - Sleeve
16” (40 cm) - Bust
24+” (60+ cm) - Body

4.00mm / US6 / UK8
9-16” (22-40 cm) - Sleeve
16” (40 cm) - Collar
24+” (60+ cm) - Hem

Or needle sizes required to obtain gauge

Other Notions

• 2 x 4.00mm / US6 / UK8 Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
• Up to 45 Locking Markers
• 1 Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Blocking Items

Gauge Pattern

Blocked | In the Round and Flat

Stockinette Gauge

• Blocked
• 20 sts, 25 rows / 4” (10 cm)
• Swatch 1: In the Round: K all sts to BOR, SM.
• Swatch 2: Flat: Row 1 (RS): K all sts.
Row 2 (WS): P all sts.

1x1 Rib Stitch Gauge

• Blocked
• 20 sts, 38 rows / 4” (10 cm)
• Swatch 3: In the Round: *K1, P1* to BOR, SM.
• Swatch 4: Flat: *K1, P1*

Alternative Tested Yarns

• Hobby Lobby Soft and Sleek DK (100% Low Pill Acrylic)
• Lion Brand Coboo (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from Bamboo)
• Hobbii Go Handmade Curly (59% Polyester, 12% Nylon, 29% Acrylic)
• Drops Brushed Silk Alpaca (77% Alpaca, 23% Mulberry Silk)
• Loops and Threads Heathered Tweed (66% Polyester, 30% Acrylic, 4% Wool)
• Drops Alpaca Boucle (80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Nylon)
• James C. Brett Shhh DK (80% Acrylic 20% Wool)
• Hjertegarn Brushed Baby Alpaca (40% Camelid-Alpaca, 40% Wool, 20% Manufactured Fibers Nylon/Polyamide)

Abbreviations/Techniques

BLCO, Backwards Loop Cast On
BOR, Beginning of Round
cm, Centimeter
CDD, Central Double Decrease (AKA S2KP): slip 2 sts knitwise at the same time, knit the next st, pass the 2 slipped sts over.
DPN, Double Pointed Needles
K, Knit
K2Tog, Knit 2 sts together
LN, Left Needle
M, Marker
m, Meter
M1L, Make 1 Left (increase)
M1R, Make 1 right (increase)
P, Purl
P2Tog, Purl 2 sts together
PM, Place Marker
RM, Remove Marker
Rpt, Repeat
RN, Right Needle
RS, Right Side
SL1PW, Slip 1 st purlwise
SM, Slip Marker
SSK, Slip 1 st knitwise twice, knit 2 together by inserting left needle through back of sts on right needle (decrease)
St(s), Stitch(es)
Tbl, Through the back loop
WS, Wrong Side
WYIB, With Yarn held in Back
WYIF, With Yarn held in Front
Yds, Yards
* , Repeat Sequence Within
“, Inches

Knitters may sell the final product, with credit for the design given to Whiteowlcrochetco (Mollie Conrad).

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