Sunday Sweater

The a relaxed, cosy jumper worked from the top down, designed to be worn with comfortable positive ease and layered easily through the cooler months.

The sweater begins with a ribbed yoke, shaped with increases for a clean, modern fit. Short rows are worked once the yoke is complete to gently raise the back neck — a thoughtful detail that improves comfort and wearability. From there, the body and sleeves are worked in smooth stockinette stitch and finished with classic ribbed edges.

This is a satisfying knit with straightforward construction and plenty of rhythm once established — ideal if you enjoy a project that feels substantial without being overly complicated.

📌 This is a PRINTED knitting pattern — no digital download is included. Sizing & Fit

The designed with approximately 15 cm / 6 inches of positive ease, giving it a relaxed, easy-to-wear silhouette.

Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Finished bust circumference:
91 (97) 103 (109) 114 (123) 131 (143) 149 (157) cm

Length (mid-back):
55 (57) 59 (61) 65 (67) 68 (70) 72 (74) cm Recommended Yarn Type (Generic Guidance)

This design is intended for a chunky-weight fabric with loft and softness.

You can achieve the correct fabric in one of two ways: Option 1: Single chunky yarn

Chunky / heavy aran yarn

Approx. 100–150 m per 50 g

Wool, alpaca, or wool-blend with bounce and softness Option 2: Two strands held together

A worsted / aran base yarn held together with a laceweight silk-mohair

Creates a soft halo and lightweight warmth without heaviness

💡 The key is achieving the correct gauge and drape, not the brand. Yarn Quantity Guide (by Size)

Approximate total yarn required (all strands combined):

XXS: 600–700 m

XS: 700 m

S: 700 m

M: 800 m

L: 900 m

XL: 900 m

2XL: 1,000 m

3XL: 1,100 m

4XL: 1,200 m

5XL: 1,300 m

👉 If knitting with two strands held together, this total metreage is combined across both yarns. Needles & Gauge

Gauge:
14 sts × 20 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch
(on 7 mm needles, after blocking)

Needles:

6 mm circular needles (ribbing)

7 mm circular needles (body & sleeves)

Optional smaller needles for cuffs if you like a firmer finish Difficulty

★★★☆☆
A confident beginner to intermediate project with simple shaping and a forgiving gauge.