Knit Purl Repeat Sweater – Knitting pattern

This sweater is a love letter to the slow, steady, repetitive movements of knitting that help us relax and find our way back to the here and now. Or simply a fun nerd shirt for our favourite hobby! The Knit Purl Repeat Sweater is knitted seamlessly, top-down and mostly in the round. Despite its relaxed fit with some positive ease, the saddle shoulders, set-in sleeves and faux seams on the sides ensure that the sweater fits well and drapes nicely. The pattern also includes instructions on how to incorporate waist shaping if desired (the sweater in the photos has gentle waist shaping). 

The statement ist created with colourwork stripes – which begin shortly before joining to work in the round. That means you will need to purl a couple of colourwork rows for the back and front piece each – but don‘t worry! This was my first time knitting colourwork flat, it worked out smoothly and thanks to the simple pattern, this is a great opportunity to practice the technique!

Now, what are you waiting for? Time to make your own handknit statement piece!

Sizes

9 sizes, finished bust circumference:
84 (91; 102; 109; 120) (131; 142; 149; 160) cm 
33 (35.75; 40; 43; 47.25) (51.5; 55.75; 58.75; 63) ”

Ease: 7 to 10 cm (2.75 to 4") of positive ease

Recommended yarn:

DK-weight yarn in one main and one or more contrast colours

Yarn estimates:

• Main colour: approx. 950 (1,020; 1,200; 1,300; 1,400) (1,500; 1,600; 1,700; 1,850) m / 1,040 (1,120; 1,310; 1,420; 1,530) (1,640; 1,750; 1,860; 2,020) yds
  
• Contrast colour: approx. 120 (130; 150; 170; 180) (190; 210; 220; 240) m / 130 (140; 160; 190; 200) (210; 230; 240; 260) yds
  

Needles and notions needed:

• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 60–100 cm (24–40") (depending on the size you are knitting)
• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 60–100 cm (24–40") and (optional) DPNs for the sleeves
• 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles, 60–100 cm (24–40") and 40 cm (16") (neckband) and (optional) DPNs for the sleeves
• scrap yarn, stitch holders or spare cords, scissors, tapestry needle, removable stitch markers

Gauge:

• Stockinette: 22 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in the round, blocked
• Colourwork: 22 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4 mm (US 6) needles in the round, blocked

Level of difficulty:

intermediate

Techniques (explanation/tutorial included):

• German short rows
• increases
• decreases
• stranded colourwork flat and in the round
• tubular bind-off