With the Band Sweater by Jen Geigley

With the Band Sweater

Knitting
October 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch Worked Flat and in the Round, steam blocked
US 17 - 12.0 mm
400 yards (366 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]
English

The With the Band Sweater is a simple, modern pullover with bold stripes that’s sure to be an everyday favorite. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down in alternating stripes. Choose from crew neck or mock turtleneck collar options to complete the look!

Pattern Details:

Skill Level: Beginner Knitter

Needle Size:
Size US 17 (12 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, and, if not using magic loop, additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting

Gauge:
7 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch Worked Flat and in the Round, steam blocked

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurements:
33 (36.75, 40.5, 44.25, 48) 51.75, 55.5, 59.25, 63” / 82.5 (92, 101.5, 110.5, 120) 129.5, 138.5, 148, 157.5 cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note: 
Recommended to be worn with 1-6” / 2.5-15 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Black Onyx / French Vanilla sample is shown in size 2 on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 2.75” / 7 cm of positive ease.

French Vanilla / Breezy Blue sample is shown in size 3 on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 6.5” / 16.5 cm of positive ease.

True Olive / Bodacious Pink sample is shown in size 8 on a 38” / 95 cm chest with 21.25” / 53 cm of positive ease for an oversized fit.

Materials:
Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

Main Color (MC): 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) 4, 4, 4, 4 skeins for Crew Neck

2 (3, 3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 4, 5 for Mock Turtleneck shown in Black Onyx, French Vanilla, and True Olive

Contrast Color (CC): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) 3, 3, 3, 3 skeins (for both Collar options) shown in French Vanilla, Breezy Blue, and Bodacious Pink

Pattern Designer: Jen Geigley

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not yet available as an individual pattern.