Falling Snowflakes Sweater

The snow might be blowing outside, but youll stay nice and cozy with the Falling Snowflakes Sweater. This cozy knit sweater pattern features a lovely Fair Isle pattern based off of traditional patterns. Spaced out color patterns mean that youll be able to create this sweater without wrestling with tons of yarn. You can make this pattern to wear at the holidays as a more subtle Christmas sweater. Youll like wooly snowflakes on this sweater much better than the real ones.

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Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ]
Medium 36-38 ins [ 91.5-96.5 cm ]
Large 40-42 ins [ 101.5-106.5 cm ]
Extra-Large 44-46 ins [ 112-117 cm ]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [ 122-137 cm ]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [ 142-157.5 cm ]

Finished bust
XS/S 37 ins [ 94 cm ]
Medium 41 ins [ 104 cm ]
Large 45 ins [ 114.5 cm ]
X-Large 49 ins [ 124.5 cm ]
2/3 X-Large 58 ins [ 147.5 cm ]
4/5 X-Large 66 ins [ 167.5 cm ]

MATERIALS

Yarn Yardage Chart
Sizes 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) and 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
4 st holders.

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

Pattern Diagram and Dimensions

INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

Note: When working from charts, carry yarn not in use loosely across WS, but never over more than 5 sts. When it must pass over more than 5 sts, weave it over and under color in use on next st or at center point of sts it passes over. The colors are never twisted around one another.

BACK
**With smaller needles and MC, cast on 82 (94-102-110-130-150) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for 3 ins [7.5 cm], ending with 2nd row and inc 1 (dec 1-dec 1-inc 1-inc 1-dec 1) st at center of last row. 83 (93-101-111-131-149) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st for 1 (1-2-3-5-6½) ins [2.5 (2.5-5-7.5-12.5-16.5) cm], ending with a purl row.
Work Chart IX in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right.
Cont in Chart IX until row 42 of chart has been completed.

Chart IX Part 1- XS/S, M, L

Chart IX Part 2 - XS/S, M, L

Chart IX Part 1 - XL, 2/3 XL, 4/5 XL

Chart IX Part 2 - XL, 2/3 XL, 4/5 XL

Shape raglans: Keeping cont of Chart IX, cast off 5 (6-7-9-11-15) sts beg of next 2 rows. 73 (81-87-93-109-119) sts.

Cont in chart, noting raglan decs on 3rd and every following 4th row 3 (3-3-0-0-0) times, then every following alt row 4 (4-4-10-10-10) times more. 57 (65-71-71-87-97) sts.**
With MC, cont in stocking st, dec 1 st at each end of needle on every following alt row from previous dec to 35 (41-47-39-57-65) sts.

SizesM, L, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Dec 1 st at each end of needle on next (3-5-9-13) rows.

All sizes: Leave rem 35 (35-37-39-39-39) sts on a st holder.

FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
With MC, cont in stocking st, dec 1 st at each end of needle on every following alt row from previous dec to 55 (61-65-61-75-79) sts, ending with a purl row.

Shape neck:

1st row: Work 2tog. K15 (18-19-16-23-25). K2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. 17 (20-21-18-25-27) sts rem.
2nd row: P2tog. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: Work 2tog. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 6 (9-10-7-14-16) sts.
Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next and every following alt row 3 (3-2-4-2-0) times more. 2 (5-7-2-11-15) sts.

Sizes M, L, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next (3-5-9-13) rows. 2 sts.

All sizes:Next row: P2tog. Fasten off. With RS of work facing, slip next 17 (17-19-21-21-21) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts: Sl1. K1.psso. Knit to last 2 sts. Work 2tog.
2nd row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 2 sts. Work 2tog.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 6 (9-10-7-14-16) sts.
Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next and every following alt row 3 (3-2-4-2-0) times more. 2 (5-7-2-11-15) sts.

Sizes M, L, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next (3-5-9-13) rows. 2 sts.

All sizes:Next row: P2togtbl. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 42 (42-46-46-50-50) sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from *to end of row.

Rep last 2 rows for 3 ins [7.5 cm], ending with 2nd row and dec 1 (dec 1-dec 1-dec 1-inc 1-inc 1) st at center of last row. 41 (41-45-45-51-51) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st, inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every following 6th (8th-8th-6th-4th-2nd) row to 53 (51-55-59-71-77) sts.

Sizes M, L, XL and 4/5XL only: Inc 1 st each end of needle on every following (6th-6th-4th-4th) row to (53-57-61-79) sts.

All sizes: Work 5 (3-3-1-1-1) row(s) even.

Work Chart X in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right and noting side incs on 3rd and every following 8th (6th-6th-4th-4th-4th) row 4 (6-6-9-9-9) times more. 63 (67-71-81-91-99) sts.
Cont in Chart X until row 42 of chart has been completed.

Chart X - XS/S, M, L

Chart X - XL, 2/3 XL, 4/5 XL

Shape raglans: Keeping cont of Chart X, cast off 5 (6-7-9-11-15) sts beg of next 2 rows. 53 (55-57-63-69-69) sts.
Cont in chart, noting raglan decs on 3rd and every following 4th row 1 (1-1-1-1-3) time(s) more, then every following alt row 8 (8-8-8-8-4) times. 33 (35-37-43-49-53) sts.
With MC, cont in stocking st, dec 1 st at each end of needle on next and every following alt row to 9 sts, ending with a purl row. Leave rem sts on a st holder.

FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew raglan seams, leaving back left raglan open.

Collar: With RS of work facing, smaller needles and MC, K9 from left sleeve st holder. Pick up and knit 16 sts down left front neck edge. K17 (17-19-21-21-21) from front st holder, dec 1 st at center.
Pick up and knit 16 sts up right front neck edge. K9 from right sleeve st holder. K35 (35-37-39-39-39) from back st holder. 102 (102-106-110-110-110) sts.
Beg with a 2nd row, work in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back for 3 ins [7.5 cm]. Change to larger needles and cont in (K2. P2) ribbing for 4 ins [10 cm] more. Cast off in ribbing, sew back raglan and collar seam.

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nancy404

Nov 26, 2017

is there any reason that the front and back cannot be knit together as one? great pattern

elaineadams5 35649 57

Oct 25, 2017

We need a printable version of this sweater...it is too much work to be copying and pasting each section into a word doc. Love the sweater and was thinking of knitting it for myself for the Christmas Jumper day in work...no proper pattern no knit!!!

KathrynAllison

Oct 26, 2017

Hi elaineadams5 35649 57, if you click the gray "More" button at the end of the pattern and then click the button with the image of a printer, you will be able to access a printer-friendly version of this pattern. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

Member 5323024

Apr 16, 2024

I also cannot find out how to print this pattern. I have looked in vain for the "more" button referenced above, but cannot find it anywhere. I also could not see a "printable version". Are we all accessing different web sites?

rolstonlr 3087466

Apr 17, 2024

This Bernat pattern does not seem to have a downloadable pattern. When I searched, I was referred to a page with a different snowflake pattern that I could not copy or download.

Lisa McM

Dec 05, 2013

Singysmum-please tell WHERE do you find the printable version? I've just been copying ea piece & pasting them together but a formal printable version would probably be much easier to work with! Thank you!

Singysmum

Nov 21, 2013

I clicked on to the 'printable version' then copied and pasted it to a Word document. If you click on the Yarn yardage line next to the picture it will give the amount of yarn needed - copy and paste this to your word page also, then do the same with the diagrams of the pattern. This will give all the instructions and pictures on a separate word doc that you can save to your computer then print when needed.

brenda 5381360

Nov 02, 2013

Does anyone know how to download this pattern ?

Ddipsy

Nov 01, 2013

Oh My Gosh !!! I have been deep in thought, for several weeks, on what to knit for my foster sister. I had just about given up, when suddenly, I opened the link to this sweater !! Again, Oh my Gosh !! I am 'just tickled pink' , and looking forward to watching Kate's facial expression when she opens this present. Thank you, oh thank you.

brenda 5381360

Nov 01, 2013

Yes. I agree with you all. How much yarn for each color?

paver2

Oct 02, 2017

In the list under the "Materials" list there is a link to a yarn yardage chart, which shows exactly how much Bernat yarn you will need and which colors. It would be nice to have the yardage, but you could probably make a good estimate if you're familiar with Bernat yarn.

sheriskwarek 27202 12

Oct 31, 2013

Yes PLEASE how many yards of each colour??! Thank you so much. What are the 2 sizes of needles??