The Harvest Moon Sweater Free Pattern

The Harvest Moon Sweater Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the cozy charm of autumn with the Harvest Moon Sweater, a delightful blend of texture and warmth. This pattern features a classic silhouette with intricate cable details, making it perfect for crisp fall days. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create your very own Harvest Moon Sweater to enjoy all season long.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in a warm rust color
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Back Panel

1. Cast on 90 (100, 110, 120) stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and continue until the piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin the cable pattern:
• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, *purl 2, knit 6, purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end.
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl 2, *knit 2, purl 6, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end.
5. Continue in the cable pattern until the piece measures 24 (25, 26, 27) inches.
6. Shape the shoulders by binding off 5 (5, 6, 6) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
7. Bind off the remaining stitches for the neck.

Front Panel

1. Follow the same instructions as the back panel until the piece measures 22 (23, 24, 25) inches.
2. Shape the neck:
• Work across 30 (35, 40, 45) stitches, join a second ball of yarn, and bind off the center 30 (30, 30, 30) stitches.
• Continue working to the end of the row.
3. Working both sides at once, bind off 2 stitches at each neck edge 3 times.
4. Bind off the remaining stitches for the shoulders.

Sleeves

1. Cast on 40 (45, 50, 55) stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 6th row until there are 70 (75, 80, 85) stitches.
4. Work even until the sleeve measures 18 (18, 19, 19) inches.
5. Bind off.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to the specified measurements.
2. Sew the shoulder seams together.
3. Set in the sleeves by aligning them with the armholes and sewing them in place.
4. Sew the side seams and sleeve seams together.
5. Pick up and knit 90 (90, 100, 100) stitches around the neck edge.
6. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 1 inch.
7. Bind off loosely to finish the neck.

Congratulations! You have completed your very own Harvest Moon Sweater. Enjoy wearing this cozy piece as you embrace the beauty of autumn!