This is a graded PDF knitting pattern for the Gloomy Sweater.
The Gloomy Sweater is a classic knit sweater designed with a relaxed fit and a cozy mock neck. It is constructed from the top down using saddle shoulder construction, meaning there is no seaming required. The design is simple yet sophisticated, making it a great everyday sweater.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Gauge
In stockinette stitch, using 4 mm needles: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]
Needles
4 mm circular needles
3,5 mm circular needles
Yarn
550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) g of
Drops – Merino Extra Fine (50 g = 105 m [115 yrs]) or
Gabo Wool – Fine Merino Wool (50 g = 105 m [115 yrs]) or
YarnArt – Imperial Merino (50 g = 100 m [109 yrs])
Measurements
Bust circumference
95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 (165) cm
[37.5 (41.25) 45.25 (49.25) 53.25 (57) 61 (65) in]
Length
62 (64) 66 (67) 68 (70) 72 (72) cm
[24.5 (25.25) 26 (26.5) 26.75 (27.5) 28.25 (28.25) in]
Size Guide
The Gloomy Sweater is designed to have approximately 15 cm [6 in] of positive ease, meaning it’s designed to be 15 cm [6 in] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit bust circumference of 80 – 85 (85 – 90) 90 – 95 (95 – 100) 100 – 110 (110 – 120) 120 – 130 (130 – 140) cm or [31.5 – 33.5 (33.5 – 35.5) 35.5 – 37.5 (37.5 – 39.5) 39.5 – 43.5 (43.5 – 47.5) 47.5 – 51 (51 – 55) in].
Sizes 2XL, 3XL an 4XL are not tested. Please message me if you’re interested in testing one of them!
Skill Level Intermediate
Techniques used: Ssk, K2tog, M1R, M1L, German short rows, Italian bind-off
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