Cozy Striped Sweater

This cozy striped sweater features alternating sections of warm orange, soft pink, and cream. It has a relaxed fit with long sleeves and ribbed cuffs, making it perfect for layering. The yarn used gives it a fuzzy, textured look that feels delightful against the skin.

Materials

• Yarn: Chunky weight yarn (approximately 1200 yards total) in:
• Color A: Burnt Orange (400 yards)
• Color B: Soft Pink (400 yards)
• Color C: Cream (400 yards)
• Needles: 10 mm (US 15) circular needles
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge

12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, using larger needles.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• BO - Bind Off
• k - Knit
• p - Purl
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• RS - Right Side
• WS - Wrong Side

Instructions

Body

1. CO 80 stitches with Color A.
2. Work in ribbing (k2, p2) for 4 inches.
3. Switch to Stockinette stitch (knit every row) and knit in Color A for 6 inches.
4. Change to Color B and continue to knit for 6 inches.
5. Change to Color C and knit for another 6 inches.
6. Repeat Color A, B, and C pattern until the body measures approximately 25 inches from CO edge, ending with Color C.
7. Next, knit 4 inches in ribbing (k2, p2) to finish the hem. BO all stitches loosely.

Sleeves

1. CO 40 stitches in Color A.
2. Work in ribbing (k2, p2) for 3 inches.
3. Switch to Stockinette and knit in Color A for 5 inches.
4. Change to Color B and knit for 5 inches, then switch to Color C and knit for another 5 inches.
5. Repeat Color A, B, and C pattern until the sleeve measures approximately 22 inches from CO edge, ending with Color C.
6. Knit 2 inches in ribbing (k2, p2) and BO all stitches loosely.

Finishing

1. Make two sleeves following the above instructions.
2. With a tapestry needle, sew the side seams and attach the sleeves to the body.
3. Weave in all yarn ends securely.
4. Block the sweater gently to even out stitches and adjust the shape.

Enjoy wearing your new cozy sweater!