Favorite Fashion Sweater Pattern
This fashionable sweater knitting pattern is simply stunning (and pretty easy to knit)!
You'll turn heads when you don the sleek and stylish Favorite Fashion Sweater. This simple two-tone sweater will always be in style, particularly when the cold weather rolls around. With two complementary colors of yarn, you can't go wrong with this simple free knit sweater pattern for women. Color takes center stage with this pattern, making this an easy sweater to create. This classic sweater will make a wonderful addition to your wardrobe.
If you've never knit a sweater before, the best part about this pattern is that it really walks you through the process, so you don't have to worry too much about not understanding certain elements of sweater construction. We highly recommend this pattern as your first knit sweater, as, once you're finished, you'll feel confident enough to take on more complicated garments.
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Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm, 8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.
17 sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in pat.
Materials List
- Patons® Metallic™ (85 g/3 oz; 230 m/252 yds)
- Main Color (MC) Blue Steel (95134) 3 4 5 6 7 8 balls
- Contrast A Pewter (95044) 3 3 4 4 5 6 balls
- Sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
- 2 stitch holders
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Pattern
Sizes
To fit bust measurement:
Extra-Small/Small - 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
Medium - 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large - 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large - 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2/3 X-Large - 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4/5 X-Large - 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust:
Extra-Small/Small - 37" [94 cm]
Medium - 42" [106.5 cm]
Large - 46" [117 cm]
Extra-Large - 50" [127 cm]
2/3 X-Large - 57" [144.5 cm]
4/5 X-Large - 63½" [161.5 cm]
Back
**With A and larger needles, cast on 79 (89- 97-107-121-135) sts loosely.
Knit 4 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row:Â (WS). K2. *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row:Â K1. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd row:Â K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
4th row:Â K2. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
These 4 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 13" [33 cm], ending on a 1st row of pat. Break A.
Change to MC and cont in pat (beg on a 2nd row), until work from beg measures 18" [45.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes:Â Keeping cont of pat, cast off 6 (8-10-12-8-10) sts beg next 2 (2-2-2-4-4) rows. 67 (73-77-83-89-95) sts.
Dec 1 st each end of next and every following alt row 5 (7-8-9-10-12) times more. 55 (57-59-63-67-69) sts.**
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 7 (7½-8-8-8½-8½)" [18 (19-20.5-20.5-22.5-22.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck:Â Next row: (RS). Pat across 12 (13-13-15-16-17) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows. 9 (10-10-12-13-14) sts.
Work 2 rows even in pat. Cast off.
With RS facing, slip next 31 (31-33-33-35-35) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and pat to end of row.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows. 9 (10-10-12-13-14) sts.
Work 2 rows even in pat. Cast off.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 16 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row.
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Shape neck:Â Next row: (RS). Pat across 17 (18-18-20-21-22) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then on every following alt row 4 times more. 9 (10-10-12-13-14) sts.
Work 2 rows even in pat. Cast off.
With RS facing, slip next 21 (21-23-23-25-25) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and pat to end of row.
Keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then on every following alt row 4 times more. 9 (10-10-12-13-14) sts.
Work 2 rows even in pat. Cast off.
Sleeves
With A and smaller needles, cast on 47 (49-49-51-51-51) sts loosely.
Knit 4 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS.
Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as given for Back for 15 rows.
Keeping cont of pat, inc1 st each end of next and every following 16th row 3 times more, taking inc sts into pat. 55 (57-57-59-59-59) sts.
Work a further 5 rows even in pat. Break A.
With MC, cont in pat (beg with a RS row), inc1 st each end of every following 16th (16th-16th-12th-12th-12th) row from previous inc 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s) more. 57 (59-59-61-63-63) sts.
Cont even in pat until Sleeve from beg measures 14½" [37 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape top:Â Keeping cont of pat, cast off 6 (8-9-10-10-10) sts beg next 2 rows. 45 (43-41-41-43-43) sts.
Dec 1 st each end of next and every following 4th row 2 (4-8-8-8-8) times more, then on every following alt row until there are 9 (9-11-11-11-11) sts.
Work 1 row even in pat. Cast off.
Finishing
Sew right shoulder seam.
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Neck edging:Â With RS facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 14 sts down left front neck edge. K21 (21-23-23-25-25) from Front st holder, inc 2 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 14 sts up right front neck edge and 5 sts down right back neck edge. K31 (31-33-33-35-35) from Back st holder, inc 3 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 5 sts up left back neck edge. 95 (95-99-99-103-103) sts.
Knit 4 rows (garter st). Cast off knitwise (WS).
Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams, taking care to match color change.
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Kinsko 4364952
Sep 03, 2021
Love the look of the picture. Have actually made it twice using the recommended yarn - once in large and once a medium, but both times the results were much too wide. A loose fit is great, but this was ridiculous!
maggiekersey44 319 5784
Feb 14, 2021
I'm enjoying this pattern. I've almost finished the back but whoops, I was so eager to begin the 4 row pattern that I forgot to begin with the garter stitch. It still looks ok. How much difference to you think it will make?
maggiekersey44 319 5784
Feb 12, 2021
I have almost finished the back of this sweater and I would love to knit another one when I've finished this. I have one problem. Where do I buy the wool?
Lisa
Aug 30, 2021
That yarn was discontinued a few years ago, I suggest searching for it on resale websites like ebay, kijiji or let it go.
Emogene
Dec 01, 2020
A friend and I both started this pattern. We tested our gauge and it still ran really large. FYI it is very difficult to tink (undo) the knit-one-below stitch when you need to to fix a mistake. Because of that knit-one-below stitch it ends up being more of an intermediate than an easy pattern.
backofbeyondproduc tions 3151236
Dec 12, 2019
This sweater is easily adaptable to other yarns of the same weight and knits up comfortably looks sharp with dress pants or jeans and with knit leggings - I am extremely happy to have found the pattern. Thank you
Modz
Jan 28, 2019
I'm struggling along with this pattern. It's not bad but I'll warn knitters about the recommended yarn. Really hard to work with. Hard to see because its shimmery and its thin and slippery. Its almost like embroidery floss.
flowerkettle 30473 05
Jan 24, 2019
Does this pattern call for straight needles or circulars? is there a printable version?
Lisa
Jan 26, 2019
You could actually use either, but the circulars would be more comfortable and prevent the stitches from being too crowded on the needles, you would be using the circulars the same as straights and turning the work at the end of every row. The best printable version of this pattern is on the Yarnspirations website or you could print from this page.
stellaspaull 14314 09
Nov 26, 2018
Have almost finished but cannot get the sleeves to fit because of having 16 rows less on the front? Have I done something wrong?
Lisa
Dec 04, 2018
The sleeves not fitting has nothing to do with the 16 rows less on the front. The 16 less rows were done to allow for the neck shaping, after the neck shaping is complete there is no reason that the sleeves should not fit.
nanashopper 240223 5
Oct 09, 2017
I am currently making this sweater, knitting sleeves first. I also had a problem with the pattern having a k1b fall on a purl st. However, I charted it out, and found that if you reverse pattern rows 2 and 4, it works, PERFECTLY! Hope this helps. I'm half way up the sleeves and they look great!
Tricia108
Sep 23, 2017
Interesting pattern but what is knit one below? I wish there was an explanation. I saved the pattern but now I have to research how that is done. This pattern would be perfect for the winter months. I would do both sleeves at the sam time to get the color effect right. I don't know either if the yarn they suggest is still being sold. I have used that yarn before but it has been awhile. Thank you for the pattern but now I have to do some research.
stellaaltman 67932 46
Aug 21, 2017
I really like this pattern and plan to make it soon. I have noticed several comments about completing 1st row of pattern then beginning 2nd row and having the K1below ending up going into a purl stitch instead of a knit stitch. The pattern for the 1st row will look like this K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, K1 turn. The pattern for the 2nd row will look like this K1, K1below, K1, K1below, K1 turn. The rest of the pattern works out just fine. The P1 stitch will line up above with a K1below, and the K1below will line up above a K1 stitch.
nanashopper 240223 5
Oct 09, 2017
pattern works perfectly if you reverse pattern rows 2 and 4.
achumley0003 31706 34
Aug 09, 2017
I really love the color block look of this sweater and the stitch pattern seems easy to remember, so this probably wouldn't take too long to make. Louiseavon I think this could be converted to loom knitting with a little modification, since it is done flat and in pieces. I have never loom knit myself, so I am not positive, but it seems like as long as you can meet guage and do the increase and decreases it should work.
FireFightersMoM
Jun 29, 2017
I wish that people would click the box right below the stars if you haven't made the pattern. I come onto the feedback to see how easy the pattern worked for others. If there were issues that made it impossible to finish. I really investigate before I start a pattern. I just hate to see negative stars and then realize after reading the person should have never rated the pattern
Savvyness
Dec 20, 2016
I love this pattern. It shows that you don't need a lot of complex stitches and shaping to come up with something that's really stylish. I'm not an experienced knitter, but I would advise reading through patterns before you start and checking the numbers add up. It's not hard to do with a bit of paper and calculator. Occasionally when people generously share personal patterns online they can be a little unclear. I often knit with reclaimed wool, so I've become quite adept at counting/measuring and adapting and it isn't too hard.
Daughter of Light
Jun 01, 2017
Savvyness I too love this pattern! I am also glad that it's rated an "easy" one because that's exactly where I am. It's nice that it fits so well with the block color fashion craze. It's soooo stinkin' cute! I am definitely adding this onto my "to make" list. Hopefully the most difficult part will be choosing my two colors!
Meugens
Jul 09, 2016
Please can somebody help me. I am doing the sleeves in the smallest size. My increase row started with row 4of the pattern. So my next row will be row 1 of the pattern which is (WS) K2 P1K1 but now I have 2 extra stitches one on either end. How do I work out what To start with? Please email me on jenny@meugens.org.za thanks
Diane Molloy
Jun 05, 2016
The reverse side of the stitch in this pattern is also really nice would look good used for a tank top or short cardi.
Jean242
May 30, 2016
Is this a good sweater to make for someone who never made one before? Could I use red heart super saver to make it?
deb2ie
Apr 18, 2016
The pattern for the neck edging part asked to pick up 14 sts each side (front neck edge) - since it's a Garter edge, i can only pick up 1 sts from every 2 rows which comes up to 7 sts How do you pick up 14 sts ?
quanahs 5032097
Apr 20, 2016
Mercedes knits . com has a tutorial on pick up stitches on a garter edge row. Please search for the following tutorial- how to pick up on garter stitch edge mercedes knit. That should take you to a page with very clear instructions. Hope this helps.
rsdb
Mar 17, 2016
I like the colors and comfortable look of this sweater, and that the pattern is only made up of four rows! I just did a quick search on the knit 1 below stitch and found that it makes the stitch thicker than normal. That should make the texture of the sweater soft and comfy. Can't wait to try it!
louiseavon12 99652 27
Jan 28, 2016
Would you be able to do The Favorite Fashion Sweater knitting instructions for loom knitting, as I can only do loom knitting. Louise louise.avon12@gmail.com
difi304 7016891
Jan 03, 2016
I did real well with this pattern until I got to the shaping of the armholes. When I decreased 1 stitch at the ending of the next and alternate row 7 times more. I could not continue in pattern and did not come out with 57 stitches as stated. I was wondering if instead of decreasing at the end of these rows it would be decrease at the beginning and the end of the rows alternately. That would give me the number of stitches I need and hopefully stay in the pattern? Would that work?
MichAnn
Feb 27, 2016
The decreases are done at each end of the row, not just at the end. I expect you've figured that out by now. I did find that I had to pay a little bit of attention to certain that I stayed in the pattern stitch. I think I double checked by finding a definitely correct stitch in the previous row and after determining what should be worked there, counting back to the beginning of the row I'm working to know which stitch to start with.
linzi24 0506940
Aug 21, 2015
I always go to You Tube "Knitting Tutorials" if I dont know a stitch. There a a number of them showing you how to do the Kbelow stitch
achoate 9069821
Aug 12, 2015
How do you think this would look with the colors switched around, the silver being on top and the blue on the bottom? I'm asking because I would like to emphasise my shoulders rather than my hips.
The Designing Peng uin
Mar 25, 2016
I think it would look dramatic -- there are no rules that say one has to use the exact colours the designer uses -- you could even use totally different colours than the blue and silver I chose a rich brown and rust and am happy with the way it turned out - so happy that the person for whom it was meant may not receive it lol
suecando1 0154482
Jul 12, 2015
On the "BACK" section, the pattern states With A and larger needles, cast on 79 stitches (for my size) loosely. Knit 4 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS. Shouldn't you cast on with the smaller needles (size 6 /4mm) to match the same cast on as the sleeves? Is this an error in the pattern, or is the pattern correct as stated?
new2knit
May 09, 2015
How do you not end up with hundreds of stitches? because if you continually knit one below, wouldnt you eventually be doubling the number of stitches you have?
jaxcolmc 1417821
Jun 15, 2015
"Knit one below" in this pattern is the technique used for Shaker stitch. You knit through the stitch below with the stitch on the needle. It doesn't make an increase. It extends the stitch from the row below. If you do a search for "Shaker stitch", you should find instructions that will be easy to understand. Classic Shaker stitch is a form of rib. This pattern seems to be a form of seed stitch. I'm going to try it. I did a search for "knit one below" and found it referred to a method of increasing, too.
debwendler 4070556
Apr 02, 2015
In measuring the armhole, is it 7 inches measured along the curve of the armhole, or 7 inches straight up and down? This is my first sweater!
llynny
Dec 27, 2014
Help! The pattern rows don't work out right for me. My math shows row 1 of the pattern ends with a P1 not a K1. You aren't increasing, adding a K1 at the end of the row are you? The P stitches should always be on the uneven stitches, right? 3, 5, ......89.
Lisa
Mar 10, 2015
You are not increasing at all, the pattern simply tells you what stitch to end on, after the repeats are completed, if you follow the pattern exactly it will work out fine.
Cpknit
Nov 26, 2014
I'm not an expert knitter and I am Finding this pattern hard to follow. So much room for error. I can't continue because I keep messing it up line after line. I really like the look though...if I switched it to a seed stitch, would the pattern design still work? Or is there a name for the knit stitch that it is creating so I can look at it more closely? Thanks!
Editor JD
Dec 01, 2014
Hi Cpknit! It appears that the pattern features a modified version of the shaker rib stitch. There's really no problem with proceeding in seed stitch, although the design won't come out exactly the same. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
Chalbs 2675252
Jul 16, 2014
Hi, I am new to the knitting world, but I am having a lot of fun with it. I would like to try to knit this sweater. I have a few questions. What is PAT and k1below? Thank you in advance for your help
kellyhq62 2845644
Jul 31, 2014
Hi, I am teaching myself to knit and when there is a term I do not understand I usually go to www.knittinghelp.com they have in the glossary a long list of knitting terms. I come from a crochet background so I know that pat means pattern. The other term you are looking for I do not know, but looked it up and they have a video, it has no sound so you have to follow what they do. I hope this information will be helpful to you. Kelly
gmacuttle 0300862
Apr 02, 2014
Love the sweater, Rushed out & bought the yarn (blue and pewter, as shown!). Started it, after 7 rows something obviously wrong. Tore that out and started again. Have now done 4 rows of garter st., and first row of pattern. If I do R2 of pattern, I'll be K1B into a purl stitch, and all the way across the K1B will be going into a purl stitch. Is that what's supposed to happen? BTW, I'm 76 years old and have been knitting since I was 15. I think there's an error in the pattern. Please advise. Email: gmacuttle@aol.com Thanks! I really want to get this made for my younger daughter. Mary Ann
Lisa
Jul 12, 2014
no you're right what you would be doing will be incorrect. K1b will go into a knit stitch not a purl. re-read this pattern its kind of faffy and will require some patience for the first bit until you get the hang of the pattern.
MadameR 5745655
Jan 04, 2015
Should the second row of the pattern start with K2 instead of K1 (like in row 4)? That would make the K1B go into a knit stitch each time, instead of a purl stitch.
J Llo
Aug 17, 2015
I'm totally with you on this one. I have the same issue I've tried so many times as written and the k1B always goes into a purl stitch so I'm getting a sort of slightly textured stocking stitch effect. It's not unattractive, but nothing like the lovely texture in the pattern pic. May try Madame R's suggestion to start row two with K2 to see if that creates the seed stitch effect. I am also a pretty experienced knitter and I keep thinking there must be a mistake in the pattern too. Strange!
Ddipsy
Jan 21, 2014
Finally, a sweater pattern already written for multiple extra large sizes! I have a friend going through dual kidney failure. She can't help but be a super large size woman. This sweater will really perk up her spirits. I plan to make one for myself too. I really like the texture shown in the picture!
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