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THE INSPO

I have always loved the idea of a sexy, off-the-shoulder sweater. Effortlessly chic, but that you could still curl up next to the fire, pull on your comfy cozy socks, and nestle in for a good read. Even though there isn’t a lot of skin shown, it’s that subtle illusion to seeing more that just makes you feel like a goddess. Clavicles man… they are attractive! I was scrolling Pinterest one day and saw the most amazing big flipped over cowl neck that slipped off one shoulder and I knew I had to create my own version.

DESIGN DETAILS

This design is a top-down yoke. Meaning you start at the neck, increase for the bust, put the sleeves on hold, and continue to work the body. Once finished there, you come back to the sleeves and work them in the round, pick up the collar and work it in glorious ribbing and tada, you have a gorgeous sweater. It sounds intricate, but it’s not.

This design takes the simplicity of stockinette and oomphs up the glam factor with loads of ribbing details. I specifically decided to elongate the ribbing sections, to give a feminine twist, that is ever so subtle as it grabs in all the right places. Longer sleeves that land mid palm and a longer length torso, it’s perfect to pair with tights… or even just stockings for your partner. *wink

This pattern also plays into the sexy vibe with waist and hip shaping.

The collar really is the star of this sweater, and since it’s off the shoulder, I did add a sewn elastic in it to ensure it stays up. This pattern has neutral ease. Meaning it should be very close to your body measurements.

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THE YARN

What a surprise, I have once again used my favourite yarn ever: Lion Brand Chainette. I love this yarn not only for the fact that it’s a size 4 worsted and knts up so quickly, but it’s got the most delicate fluffy fibers that give it a small halo that is just unbeatable.

• 7 (XS, S), 8 (M), 9 (L), 10 (XL, 2XL), 11 (3XL), 13 (4XL), 14 (5XL) skeins of Lion Brand Chainette or 816yds/746meters to 1778yrds/1625meters of size 4 worsted yarn

•Roughly 840 (930, 1030, 1130, 1240) (1360, 1440, 1640, 1800) yrds

Other designs I have made in Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette are: The Easy Eyelet Yoke, Top Gun Bomber, Basic Colorblock Yoke, Crossback Sweater, Tunnel Vision Sweater. These can all be found as kits here on LionBrand.com.

PICKING YOUR SIZE

How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below. The neutral ease is built into the pattern, meaning final measurements are extremely close to that number. (Either 1 inch of positive ease, or 1 inch of negative ease depending on your bust measurement). These sizes are based off of womens bust measurements according to the Craft Yarn Council standards, but it is unisex. i would suggest finding your biggest circumference and choosing that size.

Knit in the round, seamless.

SIZES

XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust

LISTING DETAILS

DESCRIPTION

There truly is something sultry about an off the shoulder sweater. Slightly playful, but still classic as ever. In this design, I’ve taken basic stitches but oomphed up their wow factor with simple stockinette and elongated ribbing in sections to give it a feminine touch. Knit top-down and in the round in a yoke fashion, the Cold Shoulder Pullover is designed with either 1 inch of positive ease, or 1 inch of negative ease (depending on your bust measurement) and does include waist and hip shaping. Worried about slippage? Don’t. The collar is picked up last and has a sewn in elastic to make sure it stays in place. With long sleeves and a long hem to cover your bum, this sweater is perfect for pairing with a set of tights.

Knit top down, in the round, and seamless, this pattern is written in nine sizes – XS (S, M, L, XL), (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). It is suggested that you highlight your size, so you know which stitch count to follow. For reference, the model pictured is wearing the size M and is 5’7”, 143 pounds and has a bust of 36.5” in circumference

SIZES

XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust

Pattern has been tested in all except for 5X. If you would like to test that size, please send me an email at knitatude@gmail.com.

DIFFICULTY

Advanced beginner

You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, increase, decrease, knit in the round, bind off.

Materials needed:

•7 (XS, S), 8 (M), 9 (L), 10 (XL, 2XL), 11 (3XL), 13 (4XL), 14 (5XL) skeins of Lion Brand Chainette or 816yds/746meters to 1778yrds/1625meters of size 4 worsted yarn

•Roughly 840 (930, 1030, 1130, 1240) (1360, 1440, 1640, 1800) yrds

•Size US 9/5.5mm, 16”/40cm circular needles

•Size US 9/5.5mm, 24”/60cm circular needles (4+5XL may benefit from 32”/82cm)

•Size US 10/6mm, 24”/60cm circular needles (4+5XL may benefit from 32”/82cm)

•Sewing elastic cord (0.8mm thick)

•2 stitch markers (1 different color for BOR marker)

•Scissors

Darning needle

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TESTERS

How gorgeous are all my testers? You can find their exact yardages, yarn subs and photos below!

YARDAGES

This is the range that my testers used, please note to always check the yardages I have listed in the materials section.

XS: 713-826
S: 802-920
M: 945-1048
L: 1025-1125
XL: 1073-1089
2X: 1206-1288
3X: 1308-1310
4X: 1412-1665
5X: NA

Do note that the higher yardages were testers who used Chainette. Because it’s a blown yarn, it’s very hard to determine yardage in a 50 gram ball. So please aim high (as I have in my first section!)