The Core Sweater is one of those knits that just works — cosy turtleneck, set-in sleeves, split cuffs, and a beautifully relaxed fit. It's knit seamlessly from the top down, which makes it really satisfying to work through.
The construction starts at the back, then you work each front to match before picking up stitches at the shoulders to shape the sleeves. Join it all at the yoke, knit in the round to the underarms, set the body aside while you finish the sleeves, then come back to knit the body in the round to the hem. Finish with the ribbed neck and you're done.
Why You'll Love It:
- Designed to be worn with 15–40 cm / 6–16" of positive ease — so you can go snug and structured or loose and cosy, whatever feels right
- Works with 10 ply / worsted weight yarn OR 8 ply held double with laceweight mohair
- Top-down construction with set-in sleeves — a great pattern if you're ready to level up your skills
- This is a Printed pattern
- Locally stocked and shipped from Rangiora
Sizing & Fit:
Sizes: A (B, C) (D, E) (F, G)
Finished bust: 103 (113, 125) (134, 143) (155, 165) cm / 40.75 (44.5, 49) (52.75, 56.5) (61.25, 64.75)"
In the photos, Size C is worn with about 35 cm / 13.75" ease by one model and 40 cm / 16" ease by the other — gives you a good sense of how versatile the fit can be.
What You'll Need:
Yarn: 1000 (1085, 1175) (1260, 1320) (1415, 1470) metres / 1090 (1185, 1285) (1375, 1450) (1545, 1610) yards of 10 ply / worsted weight (or 8 ply held double with laceweight mohair)
Needles: 5 mm (US 8) and 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needles with 80 cm cords. The sleeves and neckline use magic loop, but you can use shorter cords or DPNs if that's more your style.
Gauge: 17 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch. Too many stitches? Go up a needle size. Too few? Go down.
