The Sunday Sweater is a relaxed, cosy jumper worked from the top down, designed to be worn with comfortable positive ease and layered easily through the cooler months.
The sweater begins with a ribbed yoke, shaped with increases for a clean, modern fit. Short rows are worked once the yoke is complete to gently raise the back neck — a thoughtful detail that improves comfort and wearability. From there, the body and sleeves are worked in smooth stockinette stitch and finished with classic ribbed edges.
This is a satisfying knit with straightforward construction and plenty of rhythm once established — ideal if you enjoy a project that feels substantial without being overly complicated.
📌 This is a PRINTED knitting pattern — no digital download is included.
Sizing & Fit
The Sunday Sweater is designed with approximately 15 cm / 6 inches of positive ease, giving it a relaxed, easy-to-wear silhouette.
Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Finished bust circumference:
91 (97) 103 (109) 114 (123) 131 (143) 149 (157) cm
Length (mid-back):
55 (57) 59 (61) 65 (67) 68 (70) 72 (74) cm
Recommended Yarn Type (Generic Guidance)
This design is intended for a chunky-weight fabric with loft and softness.
You can achieve the correct fabric in one of two ways:
Option 1: Single chunky yarn
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Chunky / heavy aran yarn
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Approx. 100–150 m per 50 g
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Wool, alpaca, or wool-blend with bounce and softness
Option 2: Two strands held together
💡 The key is achieving the correct gauge and drape, not the brand.
Yarn Quantity Guide (by Size)
Approximate total yarn required (all strands combined):
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XXS: 600–700 m
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XS: 700 m
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S: 700 m
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M: 800 m
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L: 900 m
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XL: 900 m
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2XL: 1,000 m
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3XL: 1,100 m
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4XL: 1,200 m
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5XL: 1,300 m
👉 If knitting with two strands held together, this total metreage is combined across both yarns.
Needles & Gauge
Gauge:
14 sts × 20 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch
(on 7 mm needles, after blocking)
Needles:
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6 mm circular needles (ribbing)
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7 mm circular needles (body & sleeves)
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Optional smaller needles for cuffs if you like a firmer finish
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
A confident beginner to intermediate project with simple shaping and a forgiving gauge.
