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Sandport Sweater
striped drop-shoulder pullover
£8.00
- DK (Double Knitting) weight yarn
- xs - 7xl with cup sizing, regular and tall lengths
- Also available on Ravelry
The Sandport Sweater is a classic drop-shoulder sweater worked seamlessly from the top-down.
This size-inclusive sweater includes built-in fit adjustments for all genders, combined with thoughtful grading, so you can achieve your perfect fit with minimal effort. On-trend deep split hem of View A or the classic hem and folded neckband of View B? Either way you’ll end up with an easy to wear, throw on and go knit that’s perfect for layering with other pieces.
The simple stockinette makes it the perfect project when you want soothing, ‘vanilla’ knitting, with just a few details to keep you engaged. The yarn weight is easy to substitute, and the contrast stripes are perfect for leftovers. Get ready to create a one-of-a-kind sweater that fits your stash, budget, and colour palette.
Basic yarn information and garment measurements are given below. Download a pdf with all of the sizing information and yardage so you can plan your project before purchasing the pattern.
Download Sandport Sweater info pdf
Details
You’ll begin with the upper back, working increases to shape the shoulders. For the upper front you’ll pick up stitches along the shoulders, working each side separately to shape the neck, then join the two sides with a cast-on at the center front.
At the bottom of the yoke you’ll pick up stitches for the sleeves, joining the front and back in the round to work a short raglan section. This allows your the stripes to flow around the garment and creates a comfortable fit without too much excess fabric around the underarm. When the yoke is complete you’ll put the sleeve stitches on hold and work the body in the round, adding optional shaping for D+ cup sizes and finishing with either a deep split hem, or a simple ribbed band.
The sleeves are gently tapered and finished with deep ribbed cuffs. Finally, you'll complete the sweater with a ribbed neckband worked on stitches picked up around the neckline. Directions are included for a single or double fold neckband. The only finishing required before the sweater can become a well-loved part of your everyday wardrobe is blocking and weaving in the ends.
Skills for knitting this project
Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.
- knitting, purling
- casting on
- ssk decreases
- k2tog decreases
- lifted increases
- working small circumferences in the round
- working in the round
- working flat
- tubular bind off
- binding off
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10cm in stocking stitch
Sizing
14 sizes to fit bust/chest measurements from 30" to 69 1/2" / 75cm to 174.5cm with 2 options for bust shaping— A–C (no shaping), D+.
Shown in size 3 with no added bust shaping and approximately 6” / 15cm of ease at the high bust.
Supplies
Yarn
Double knitting (DK) / light worsted weight yarn, wool blends are ideal.
Shown in
View A: size 3, A-C cup, regular length with approx 8" of ease at the high bust.
Sandnes Garn Duo (55% Merino, 45% cotton, 125 yds / 115m, 50g) MC: 2336, CC: 1015
View B: size 2, A-C cup, regular length with approx 5" of ease at the high bust, and bracelet length sleeves worked by omitting 10 rounds from regular sleeve length.
MC: Wettenhall DK Yarn by World of wool (100% Polwarth, 251yds / 230m, 100g) CC: Fluff Merino DK by World of Wool (100% Merino, 126yds / 115m, 50g) in Squirrel Tail
Needles and notions
US 5 / 3.75mm needles.
US 3 / 3.25mm needles.
32” / 80cm circular needles for upper front, upper
back and body*
16” / 40cm circular needles for sleeves and
neckband
dpns or circular(s) for your preferred method
of knitting small circumferences in the rnd, for
sleeves and cuffs
*The upper back and front are worked flat, if you prefer, straight needles can be used.
Pdf file versions
Our patterns are thoroughly checked and tested but occasionally errors do slip through. These are updated in the patterns as soon as possible, and we also issue periodic updates to clarify directions, extend size ranges, or add more inclusive pattern formats.
If it's been a while since you purchased this pattern please double check that your file names match the following before casting on:
Updates are issued via email, please contact us if you can't find an update, or if you think you've found an error in the most up to date version of the pattern.
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