Description

Maple Sweater – Relaxed-Fit Textured Knitting Pattern: Free PDF Download

Size: Women’s M/L/XL

Textured knits have a way of feeling both effortless and elevated, and this relaxed-fit bouclé pullover is no exception. Worked in cozy worsted weight wool, it features a soft, nubby pattern stitch, a gently curved hem, and a contrasting color panel down the center front for a bit of visual interest. Long sleeves and a relaxed silhouette make this the kind of sweater you’ll reach for on every chilly morning — easy to wear, easy to love.

Download Free PDF: Maple Pullover

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked sideways on straight or circular needles with a contrasting color center panel; collar finished with crochet-hook straps.
Finished Measurements: Chest 48″/122 cm; Length center back (incl. collar) 25.5″/65 cm; Length center front (incl. collar) 22″/56 cm; Armhole depth 8″/20 cm; Arm length (incl. cuff) 17″/43 cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, bouclé pattern stitch.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight wool or acrylic (such as Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran or Lion Brand Worsted Yarn), main color and contrasting color (110 yds/100 m, 1.75 oz/50 g per skein) — approximately 9 skeins main color and 2 skeins contrasting color, 11 skeins total.
Knitting Needles & Crochet Hook: US #8 (5 mm) straight needles (10″/25 cm or longer) or 24″/60 cm circular needle for the main knit; optional US #10 (6 mm) needle for cast-on; US #8 (5 mm) circular needle (24″/60 cm) for the hem; 3 mm crochet hook for the collar straps.
Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4″/10 cm in pattern stitch.

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