Comfort-Fit Top-Down Sweater Knitting Pattern

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What's included: Knitting Pattern as a PDF download with step by step instructions, lots of pictures, and helpful tips.

Enjoy effortless style and ease with the Comfort-Fit Top-Down Sweater Knitting Pattern, a relaxed, everyday essential designed for maximum wearability. This sweater features a classic silhouette with gentle shaping, a soft drape, and a flattering neckline—perfect for layering or wearing solo through every season. Its top-down construction allows for seamless knitting and easy adjustments to length and fit.

Ideal for knitters of all skill levels, the pattern includes step-by-step instructions, detailed photos, and helpful tips to guide you from neckline to hem. Whether you’re crafting a cozy staple or a thoughtful gift, this sweater delivers comfort, versatility, and timeless handmade charm in every stitch.

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Language: English UK Terms

Skill Level: The knitting level for this pattern is Confident Beginners

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) the sizes are inclusive

Finished Chest Measurements: 
36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)”
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 173, 183) cm
Intended to be worn with 6-10”/15-25.5 cm of positive ease.
Samples shown in size 3 with 9”/23 cm positive ease on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.

• Yarn 
  These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
  Sample A (Teal) - DK Weight (90% Suri Alpaca/10% Silk)
  263 (292, 328, 356)(390, 420, 456)(490, 525, 568) g
  647 (719, 807, 876)(960, 1034, 1122)(1206, 1292, 1398) yds
  592 (657, 738, 800)(878, 945, 1026)(1103, 1181, 1278) m
  Sample B (Grey) - Sport & Lace weight yarns held together
  Sport (100% Wool) - 230 (257, 288, 313)(342, 368, 400)(430, 460, 498)g
  920 (1028, 1152, 1252)(1368, 1472, 1600)(1720, 1840, 1992) yds
  842 (940, 1053, 1145)(1251, 1346, 1463)(1573, 1682, 1821) m
  Lace (74% Suri Alpaca/26% Silk) - 130 (145, 162, 176)(193, 207, 226)(242, 260, 280) g
  853 (951, 1063, 1155)(1266, 1358, 1483)(1588, 1706, 1837) yds
  780 (870, 972, 1056)(1158, 1242, 1356)(1452, 1560, 1680) m
• Suggested Yarn
  Sample A (Teal) - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! DK 90% Suri Alpaca/10% Silk (100 g/246 yds/225 m) 3 (3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) skeins in York (teal)
  Sample B (Grey) - Spinster’s Daughter Sport 100% SW American Wool (75 g/300 yds/274 m) 4 (4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7) skeins Love Me Like You Used To (light grey)
  Held together with:
  The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang Lace 74% Suri Alpaca/26% Silk (50 g/328 yds/ 300 m) 3 (3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) skeins Love Me Like You Used To
• Suggested Needles
  Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (such as Magic Loop or DPNs)
• Ribbing: US 6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm for collar and 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
• (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 1 needle size for ribbing.)
• Notions
  Stitch Markers
  Tapestry Needle
  Waste yarn or stitch holders
• Gauge
  17 sts x 26 rows = 4”/10 cm
• Techniques
  Twisted German Cast On
  Knitting
  Purling
  Folded Collar from the top down
  Increasing
  Decreasing
  Short Rows
  Binding Off
  Picking up stitches