With easy stitches and construction, this classic striped sweater is simple and mindless to make. The pocket and sweet heart applique provides a cute detail that is sure to receive compliments.
Time: 2 Week Project
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Finished Bust Size 34 (38, 46, 54, 62, 70)” to fit bust 29 (33, 41, 49, 57, 65)”
5” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 38”
Gauge: 7 sts and 7 rows = 2” [5 cm] in hdc
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pacific (60% acrylic, 40% superwash Merino wool; 213 yards [195 meters]/100 grams): #65 Denim Heather (MC, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls), #02 White (CC1, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls), #43 Ruby (CC2, 1 ball)
Hook: US size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
The front and back are worked in rows separately and seamed. The sleeves are joined at the armhole and worked from the top down in the round. The pocket and heart are worked separately and sewn onto the sweater.
Pattern
Body (make 2)
Row 1: With MC, foundation hdc 61 (68, 82, 96, 110, 124), turn.
Rows 2–7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12): Ch 1, hdc across, turn. (61 (68, 82, 96, 110, 124) hdc)
Switch to CC1.
Rows 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)–14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Switch to MC.
Rows 15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25)–21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 36): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Rep Rows 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)-21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 36) two more times for a total of 49 (56, 63, 70, 77, 84) rows.
Fasten off.
Assembly
Block the front and back. Lay the front on top of the back and seam 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7, 7)” for each shoulder. Seam the side seams, leaving 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)” open for the armhole.
Sleeves
With RS facing and MC, attach yarn at the side seam at the underarm.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly work 52 (56, 60, 64, 68, 72) hdc around the armhole, sl st into the first st to join. (52 (56, 60, 64, 68, 72) hdc)
Rnds 2–7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Switch to CC1.
Rnds 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)–14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Switch to MC.
Rnd 15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25) (dec): Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) sts, rep from once more, sl st into the first st to join. (50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70) sts remain)
Rnds 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26)–21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 36): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Switch to CC1.
Rnd 22 (25, 28, 31, 34, 37) (dec): Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33) sts, rep from * once more, sl st into the first st to join. (48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts remain)
Rnds 23 (26, 29, 32, 35, 38)–28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Switch to MC.
Rnd 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49) (dec): Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) sts, rep from * once more, sl st into the first st to join. (46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts remain).
Rnds 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)–31 (36, 40, 45, 50, 54): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Rnd 32 (37, 41, 46, 51, 55) (dec): Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, rep from * once more, sl st into the first st to join. (44 (48, 52, 56, 64, 68) sts remain)
Rnds 33 (38, 42, 47, 52, 56)–35 (40, 45, 51, 56, 61): Ch 1, hdc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Rnds 36 (41, 46, 52, 57, 62)–37 (42, 47, 54, 59, 64): Ch 1, sc around, sl st into the first st to join.
Fasten off.
Rep for the second sleeve.
With MC, ch 13 (13, 13, 15, 15, 15).
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in every remaining ch across, turn. (12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 14) hdc)
Rows 2–3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Switch to CC1.
Rows 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5)–6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Switch to MC.
Rows 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9)–9 (9, 9, 12, 12, 12): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Heart
With CC2, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 9 dc in the magic ring, sl st into the first st to join. (9 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 4 dc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 4 dc in last st, sl st into first st to join.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Neckline:
With RS facing, attach MC at the neckline.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly hdc around the neckline, sl st into the first st to join.
Fasten off.
Block the heart and pocket. Sew the heart applique to the pocket. Sew the pocket to the front top right of the sweater. Weave in all ends.
Can this pattern be done in the round, as one unit? I’m concerned about blocking and the two sides matching properly. Thank you.
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Love the look of this. Can the sleeves also be done flat and then sewn on as still not confident about getting a straight seam, rather than one that spirals round my arm. Also could rib be used at the end of each arm and at the bottom of the jumper. It is just a personal preference but I do like ribbed cuffs to finish a garment.
Thanks for the great pattern
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Not yet ready for clothing.
Thanks ????