Are you ready for a gorgeous and easy knitting pattern? Then get ready for the Amethyst Knit Sweater!
I love to knit equally as much as I love to crochet. So I knew I wanted to bring you all some luxurious yet simple patterns to create this Fall/Winter season. Thus, the amethyst knit sweater was born!
Always for me, a project begins as an idea. Then, it grows into something more the moment I spot a gorgeous yarn. For this project, the idea came to life the moment I spotted the Lion Brand Scarfie yarn in the colorway Charcoal/Magenta.
I had several reasons for creating the style I did.
- I wanted something for people to be able to wear if they were looking for a more sophisticated option to wear to a Halloween/October party. The purple hues in this yarn are absolutely stunning!
- Plus, this yarn is a blend of 22% wool and 78% acrylic. That means, if you have a tendency to itch when wearing 100% wool then this is a perfect option for creating sweaters this year.
MATERIALS:
- 8MM needles
- Lion Brand Scarfie (yarn skein amounts indicated below)
- tapestry needle
- scissors
PATTERN NOTES:
GAUGE:
4rows = 1” squared
3sts = 1” squared
Appr. Scarfie skeins needed per size:
XS – s: 2 skeins
M – L: 3 skeins
XL – 2X: 4 skeins
3x – 5x: 5-6 skeins
Sizes are written as follows:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
Specific Bust circumference:
XS – 28” + 5”
S – 32” + 5”
M – 36” + 5”
L – 40” + 5”
XL – 44” + 5”
2x – 48” + 5”
3x – 52” + 5”
4x – 56” + 5”
5x – 60” + 5”
Want More Sweater Patterns?
- Simple Sweater (crochet)
- Honey Sweater (knit)
THE PATTERN:
GET THE PDF VERSION HERE!
Body PANELs (make 2)
CAST ON: 50(62, 64, 68, 74, 80, 84, 92, 98)
R1 – *K1, P1* repeat from * to * across
R2 – *K1, P1* repeat from * to * across
R3 – *P1, K1* repeat from * to * across
R4 – *P1, K1* repeat from * to * across
R5 – 80(80, 80, 84, 88, 88, 88, 92, 92)
R81(81, 81, 85, 89, 89, 89, 93, 93) – Bind Off
SLEEVE PANELS (MAKE 2):
CAST ON: 34(36, 40, 42, 44, 50, 56, 60, 60)
R1 – *K1, P1* repeat from * to * across
R2 – *K1, P1* repeat from * to * across
R3 – *P1, K1* repeat from * to * across
R4 – *P1, K1* repeat from * to * across
R5 – 64(68, 68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 76, 76)
R65(69, 69, 73, 73, 77, 77, 77, 77) – Bind Off
Tie off & weave in your ends.
SEAMING YOUR GARMENT
***we will be seaming everything together “inside out” think like you would when sewing a piece with a sewing machine.
STEP 1: Take your two large panels and lay them out where the top parts are facing one another (see photo)
STEP 2: Taking a tapestry needle you will sew the top closed for 15-20 stitches depending on how off the shoulder you want your sweater. Do this on both sides so as to create a head hole. (see photos)
STEP 3: Lay your sleeve out and center it with your shoulder seam. (see photo)
STEP 4: Sew your sleeve onto the body piece. (see photos)
STEP 5: Repeat steps 3 & 4 for the other side
STEP 6: Fold your piece like it is completely inside out. Then, starting at the wrist, sew the entire side closed down to the bottom/waistband (see photo)
STEP 7: Repeat step 6
STEP 8: Flip your sweater right side out and wear!!!
See, that was easy right? I really hope you enjoy wearing this piece and styling it up or down whichever you prefer. I think it’s a great sweater to add to your wardrobe this year!
If you make an Amethyst Sweater I would LOVE to see it!
Be sure to tag me on social media @yarnhookneedles or you can use the community tag #yhnfashion and we can all enjoy everyone’s work!
Lovely and simple. Is there a way to download your patterns other than copy, cut and paste?
Thank you for your sweet comment! I am planning to add my patterns in PDF format to my site as well as my Etsy Shop. They will be ad-free for $1.99! Hope this helps!
I cannot find the download, using my phone, dummy at electronics, help.please. craftystitcher56@gmail.com
love the pattern. is there any way to get it without havig to cut and paste together
Thank you for your sweet comment! I am planning to add my patterns in PDF format to my site as well as my Etsy Shop. They will be ad-free for $1.99! Hope this helps!
What are the dimensions for each size?
I don’t have a download yet, but I am working on getting the PDFs for $1.99 available in my Etsy and Ravelry shops! If you follow both of those shops @yarnhookneedles you will be notified as soon as they come available!
Gorgeous sweater!!!
Was wondering if there is a gauge and dimensions for each size?
Do you have finished measurements for the sizes? I love the pattern but want to make sure it would fit after doing the work. Thanks so much!
I have added the gauge to the pattern to help with getting the correct fit. Also, for size reference. I based the L size on my body. I am 5’4″ and I have a 38C bust. Taking the gauge and multiples into consideration you can easily adjust the sweater to fit exactly your body shape.
got just the yarn for this perfect thank youxx
Hi! I love this pattern, and I’m having a blast knitting it. I’m a very new knitter though, and I was wondering if you blocked this project and which method you used. As a crocheter blocking is still new to me and I’m unsure about when to do it, despite all the online articles. I’m using scarfie as well. Thanks!
Made this pattern, and I loved it! Didn’t think I could knit a sweater as a beginner, but I did! I am wondering if you have a pattern that gives this sweater cuffs and a collar and edging on the bottom. Would love to make it again and try something more. Thanks so much for sharing this pattern!
Hi. It may be because it’s late or because I’m a bit of an idiot sometimes, but I’m still not seeing the gauge anywhere in this pattern…? Any tips? Thanks.
Hi Sarah, You are not missing anything 🙂 Because this design is meant to be beautifully simple there is not a gauge listed. The front and back panels are essentially rectangular shaped and so you’ll only need to cast on the amount needed for your typical size and then keep increasing rows until you reach your desired length. What I like to do is take a top that I already have in my closet that is the width and length that I like, lay it flat on the floor or bed, and then place the knitted work on top and check to see if the width matches up. Then again to check the length when the piece starts to get longer so I’m sure to have a length that I know I’ll like. This same process can also be used for the sleeves as well!
3 sts x 4 rows = 1 inch squared. That is what the pattern says. Works out to 12 sts x 16 rows with an 11 needle or 8 mm.
Thanks, Julie–that’s actually really logical, and traditional gauge never quite seems to work out for me, anyway! Thanks for the tips. 🙂
I like your sweater!
I really want to try this sweater , and it does look like I could easily handle the it but where I am confused is after the 4 row repeat , do you just keep repeating those four rows until you have completed 80 rows or for whatever size your making? Much appreciate if you could clear that up for me. thanks
I’m confused. What do I do on Row 5 ?
I am reading the pattern before I start knitting to make sure I understand it. I am confused. How do I get an increase in stitches w/o knitting an increase in row 5 and81 of the body; in size 3X the pattern says to cast on 84, then ends with 88 in row 5 and 89 in row 81. The same thing happens in the sleeve panels. The pattern says to cast on56, then end with 76 on row 5 and 77 on row 65. Please help. I have everything ready to begin knitting the sweater.