The Linea Sweater is a relaxed, oversized sweater featuring a striking contrast line across the upper yoke that highlights the shoulder shaping. It is worked from the top down, allowing you to adjust the length as you knit.
Construction begins with the back yoke, which is worked flat using short rows to create a gently curved shape for a comfortable fit. A contrast-coloured line is worked along the cast-on edge of the back yoke — this becomes a defining design feature and forms the base for picking up stitches for the shoulders and front. The sleeves are worked from stitches picked up around the armholes, and the sweater is finished with a ribbed neckline.
This is a bold, modern silhouette with generous ease and clean lines — perfect for showcasing a solid wool and a simple contrast colour.
The Linea Sweater is designed with approximately 30 cm of positive ease, giving it a deliberately oversized, slouchy fit.
Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Finished bust circumference:
113 (118) 122 (127) 131 (140) 149 (158) 167 (176) cm
Length (mid back, excluding neck edge):
65 (67) 69 (70) 71 (72) 72 (72) 73 (73) cm
18 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking.
4 mm circular needles (40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm)
3.5 mm circular needles (60 and 80 cm)
3 mm circular needle (40 cm)
3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)
This pattern was originally designed using a straightforward Scandinavian wool — a yarn with good structure and stitch definition.
That makes it ideal for NZ and Australian pure wool yarns, which perform exceptionally well in our climates and suit this style of garment perfectly. Of course you can also make it in a merino/ merino blend.
10-ply / worsted
Pure wool (or wool-dominant blend)
Approx. 105–115 metres per 50 g
Firm enough to hold structure, not overly soft or drapey
Smooth, even texture to let the contrast line stand out
Approximate total metreage required:
XXS: ~1,300 m
XS: ~1,300 m
S: ~1,400 m
M: ~1,500 m
L: ~1,600 m
XL: ~1,700 m
2XL: ~1,850 m
3XL: ~1,950 m
4XL: ~1,950 m
5XL: ~2,050 m
Approx. 105–115 m total
(roughly one 50 g ball of a standard 10-ply wool)
Tip: A high-contrast colour works best here — this detail is meant to be seen.
★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)
Suitable for confident knitters comfortable with short rows, picking up stitches, and top-down garment construction.
This design relies on structure, not luxury fibre. A good-quality NZ or Australian pure wool will give you a sweater that holds its shape, wears well, and suits everyday life — exactly what this pattern was designed for.
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