One Week Sweater
Made with cotton yarn, this lightweight One Week Sweater is ideal for that chilly transition between seasons when spring temperatures haven't quite taken hold. Designed for a closer fit, this is one of those free knit sweater patterns that looks great on all different body types and will help to enhance any natural curves. And with feminine lace detailing added to the front of the sweater, you'll have tons of fun layering this garment with your favorite tanks and tees.
Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Check out this video tutorial to learn all about the raglan sleeves used in this pattern.
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Helen Squirrel
Oct 21, 2018
When it says 'one week sweater' I have to roll my eyes a little and say "OK, but how many hours a day?" I intend to time the main body of the sweater so that I can put this on my 'Emergency time-constrained patterns' list but I can't honestly do that for the whole thing because I am using a different Raglan yoke (that I pinched from a baby pattern - Autumn Leaves) Has anyone kept a record of how many hours it took them to knit the sweater? I know there will be a variety of answers so I'm just looking for an approximate prediction for my own planning. Thanks
achumley0003 31706 34
Nov 19, 2017
I have used this pattern a bunch since I left my first review, and I really love it. It is easy to customize to make it look different each time. The bottom can be change to ribbing or another stitch pattern, if you prefer with a little math an d it really is pretty easy to add to the collar as well. I recommend this sweater to anyone who wants to understand raglan construction and once you are comfortable you can make a ton of modifications to your liking.
KnittingTherapy201 6
Dec 15, 2016
I love knitted sweaters and these one looks fairly easy to make, but i think im going to make it a bycolor sweater with stripes to make it really pop out, , ill make this my next project. I wonder if the shape of the sweater will change a lot if i used wool instead of cotton. Has anyone try making this pattern with wool, that can give me an idea of the result.
paver2
Oct 11, 2017
I know this is an old post, but to answer your question, I don't think it would make a difference as long as your gauge is right. A yarn that was too bulky even though the gauge was right, might interfere with the silhouette and make it look a little less sleek, though.
3cats2love
Dec 14, 2016
I haven't knitted a sweater for a while because they are so time-consuming. This one looks a little quicker, being made top-down. The only thing I'd modify would be to add something at the bottom of the sweater to keep the stockinette stitch from curling up. I'd use either just several rows of garter stitch, or else add ribbing. Has anyone tried something like that?
jdscott 2942525
Dec 30, 2016
I haven't tried it on this sweater specifically yet, but I was thinking the exact same thing. I used a seed rib stitch on the borders of another sweater I knitted from AFK and loved it!
achumley0003 31706 34
Oct 26, 2016
I love top down raglan sweaters. I love the way the raglan 'seams' look and they are quicker and easier to do than other sweaters, once you've learned to knit in the round. I also love that they can be tried on as you go. This pattern seems fairly easy to modify with some simple math calculations or if you just simply try to match the guage. This is one pattern i know I will use over and over. thank you for sharing.
The Designing Peng uin
Jun 15, 2016
using DK yarn and the correct needles this makes life so much simpler (well, as far as knitting is concerned) as there are no seams, as has already been pointed out lol, but this pattern is not the traditional seamless style. The sleeves look to have been set in -- gives the impression that the knitter did a lot more work I like it.
quanahs 5032097
Apr 17, 2016
I think the best aspect of top down knitted sweaters is the complete lack of seams. Just two small holes under the arms to darn closed and a couple of ends to weave in and voila! I keep trying new ways to join the next ball of yarn and so far I think I like the Russian yarn join the best, though it works better with wool yarn than it does with synthetics. I am working toward never weaving in any ends except the one at the start and the one at the end.
fargodeb 0551172
Jan 06, 2015
I'm having a problem with the yarn weight. Which one do I use to get gauge....14sts=4" or 16sts4"
Lisa
Feb 26, 2015
14sts and 18 rows is the correct gauge, if you use the butterfly super 10 yarn, it is a dk weight yarn, not a worsted weight as stated here on all free knitting.
Kristina K
Feb 26, 2015
Hey there! Ealizabethane is completely right, the correct yarn is DK weight, which is incorrect on the site. I'll update that immediately. Thanks so much, and happy knitting!
nancysaunders 1492 692
Jan 28, 2014
Very simple pattern. I made it with purple cotton and another with acrylic. I have altered the pattern around the neck for a third sweater and altered the pattern around the sleeves and neck for a fourth pattern. They all took just about a week of knitting at night when I had a few hours each night.
ninajeanette2 2653 478
Sep 05, 2013
I dont like cotton yarn that much, what do i need to know so I can find alternative yarn??
hamneggs
Dec 04, 2013
You only need to know the gauge (which is given in the pattern). Use whatever yarn you like, but try a few gauge swatches with it until you find the proper needle size.
robyngreenwood 294 6446
Aug 11, 2013
Love the pattern, but can it be knitted in 8 ply with regular needles?
Lisa
Aug 14, 2014
Not really because its top down, it if was bottom up then yes, you could knit it in pieces and sew them together at the end, but with this you'll lose the integrity of the design if you try to use straight needles. hope this helps.
kamtravels2
Apr 24, 2013
Great sweater.....I like knitting top down sweaters although this one didn't say it was....but it is. They are quick and fun and you can try it on as you knit.
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