Some sweaters are made for a single season. The Autumn Sweater is made for every cool morning, every slow weekend and every evening on the porch with a warm drink. It is a relaxed V-neck sweater knitting pattern with classic raglan shaping, designed to become the knit sweater you reach for again and again.
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A Timeless V-Neck Raglan Pullover
The Autumn Sweater is a timeless V-neck raglan pullover with a relaxed silhouette and beautifully understated details. Smooth stockinette stitch, a polished double-knit neckline and an effortless fit make it an elevated everyday staple, the kind of jumper that looks just as right with jeans as it does layered over a collared shirt.
The silhouette is relaxed and straight, keeping the same circumference from the chest through the body without bust or waist shaping. The sleeves are gently tapered with evenly spaced decreases for a comfortable fit. Designed with positive ease, it is well suited for unisex wear, so this knit pattern is a lovely choice for yourself or as a handmade gift.
Knit Seamlessly From the Top Down
If you have been searching for a top-down V-neck sweater pattern, this one was made for you. The Autumn Sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down using raglan construction. You begin by working flat to shape the V-neck, then join to knit in the round. That means no seaming at the end, and you can try the sweater on as you go.
The V-neck is finished with a polished double-knit edge for a clean, refined look, and classic raglan increases form the yoke. There are no German Short Rows and no complicated shaping, which keeps the process calm and enjoyable from cast-on to bind-off.
A Beginner-Friendly Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Autumn Sweater is rated Advanced-Beginner / Intermediate. It is designed for knitters who are ready to build their garment-making skills, and its classic (and easy!) top-down raglan construction makes it especially approachable if you are new to sweater making.
Clear written instructions and accompanying video tutorials guide you through each stage of construction, so you are never on your own. If this will be your first knit sweater, it is a rewarding place to start.
Sizes and Fit
The Autumn Sweater comes in sizes XXS to 5XL and is designed with a relaxed fit of approximately 8 to 12 inches of positive ease (exact ease is 8.7 to 11.2 inches). A size guide is provided within the pattern.
Finished bust circumference: 36.7" (39.5", 44.2", 47.1", 50.8", 54.6", 59.3", 64.0", 67.8", 71.5").
Yarn, Needles and Gauge
- Yarn: Medium / Worsted-Weight (Category 4)
- Needles: U.S. Size 8 (5 mm)
- Yardage: 900 (1000, 1225, 1350, 1475, 1625, 1800, 1975, 2100, 2275)
- Gauge: 17 sts x 22 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on U.S. 8 (5 mm) needles, blocked
The knitting pattern includes a linked shopping list to make gathering your supplies simple.
What's Included in the Pattern
The Autumn Sweater is a digital knitting pattern file containing written instructions, video tutorials, a stitch glossary and more. It is written in English and available as an instant PDF download, so you can cast on the same day.
Cast On Your Autumn Sweater
Whether you are knitting your very first sweater or adding another cozy jumper to your handmade wardrobe, the Autumn Sweater is a knit pattern you will return to season after season. Grab your favorite worsted-weight yarn, settle in, and enjoy the rhythm of a seamless top-down V-neck.
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