{"product_id":"basic-elements-sweater-knitting-pattern-bulky","title":"Basic Elements™ Sweater Knitting Pattern - BULKY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a downloadable pattern.  Pattern will be delivered electronically upon completed purchase. Purchases of pattern downloads are not refundable and cannot be exchanged.  All sales of pattern downloads are final.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWelcome to our Basic Elements™ line of patterns! They’re wardrobe staples you’ll reach for over and over again. Hat, mittens, and sweater patterns are all available as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS SWEATER PATTERN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA classic pullover is an essential component in every wardrobe. You’ll reach for this simple, comfortable sweater as soon as the temperatures start to drop. With its clean lines and subtle details, it will easily pair with all your shirts, pants and skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweater is knit in pieces and sewn together. It features a relaxed crew neck, and tapered, modified set in sleeves. While this is a great first sweater project for a beginner, this is also a pattern you can turn to again and again. Once you’re comfortable with the basic construction, use this pattern as a blank canvas for your own creative expression. Use your stash of leftovers to add stripes. Try different  stitch patterns. The possibilities are endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e580 (660, 750, 850, 950, 1060, 1180, 1300) yds bulky \u003cbr\u003eweight yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend WoolTribe Homegrown Bulky yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e US 10 (6 mm) straight or circular knitting needles, \u003cbr\u003eOR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT GAUGE. \u003cbr\u003eUS 8 (5mm) straight or circular knitting needles, or two \u003cbr\u003esizes smaller than size used to obtain the correct gauge. \u003cbr\u003eNotions: Tapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking. \u003cbr\u003eSave time by taking time to check gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust\/Chest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” \u003cbr\u003eSample shown is size 40”. Model is wearing sweater with 2 inches of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABBREVIATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ek\u003c\/strong\u003e              Knit \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ek2tog\u003c\/strong\u003e      Knit two together (right-slanting decrease) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM1L\u003c\/strong\u003e         Make 1 Left: Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn        which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch through back loop. 1 stitch increased. M1R Make 1 Right: Insert left needle, from back to front, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch through front loop. 1 stitch increased. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ep \u003c\/strong\u003e            Purl \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS\u003c\/strong\u003e          Right Side \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erep\u003c\/strong\u003e         Repeat(s)(ed)(ing) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003essk\u003c\/strong\u003e         Slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knit those 2 stitches together through the back loops (left-slanting decrease) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003est(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e       Stitch(es) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWS\u003c\/strong\u003e         Wrong Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WOOLTRIBE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49435018494228,"sku":"HDD-122","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/3906\/5620\/files\/basic-elementstm-sweater-knitting-pattern-bulky-hand-dyed-diva_5735d16f-05a3-415c-bab5-e527c622446e.jpg?v=1725119525","url":"https:\/\/3133b4.myshopify.com\/products\/basic-elements-sweater-knitting-pattern-bulky","provider":"WOOLTRIBE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}