Free Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern | Step by Step Tutorial

Free Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern | Step by Step Tutorial

Free Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern | Step by Step Tutorial

Knit this fabulous oversized chunky knit sweater with me in this step-by-step video tutorial. I'll show you how exactly how I made this cozy bottom-up pullover in no time! I walk you through how to adjust the sweater sizing so you can make it fit comfortably for you. No matter what your knitting level is, you can easily reference the chapters below to find out all of the information you need to knit this yourself. Feel free to also reference the number of cast on stitches for a specific bust size below.


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VIDEO CHAPTERS

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 0:26 Supplies

  • 3:20 Overview of the Sweater

  • 5:39 Sweater Width

  • 6:33 Gauge

  • 6:58 Calculate Bust Size + Cast on Stitches

  • 10:07 Cast On Using the Long Tail Cast on Method

  • 13:10 Join in the Round

  • 14:15 1x1 Rib for Bottom Ribbing

  • 18:05 Place Marker to Denote Front + Back

  • 20:04 Join Yarn for Next Color

  • 28:24 Divide for the Front + Back

  • 36:22 Bind Off for the Back

  • 39:17 Begin the Front

  • 44:07 Shape the Left Front Neckline

  • 59:12 Shape the Right Front Neckline

  • 1:06:41 Seam the Shoulders

  • 1:12:05 Knit the Collar

  • 1:26:57 Knit the Sleeves

  • 1:34:06 Reduce Stitches for the Cuff

  • 1:36:44 Bind off for the Cuff

GAUGE = 10 STS + 14 Rows per 4 in/10 cm


Quick Reference for Cast On Stitches + Bust Circumference:

  • 96 stitches for 38.5 in/98 cm bust

  • 104 stitches for 41.5 in/105.5 cm bust

  • 112 stitches for 45 in/114 cm bust

  • 120 stitches for 48 in/122 cm bust

  • 128 stitches for 51 in/129.5 cm bust

  • 136 stitches for 54.5 in/138.5 cm bust

  • 144 stitches for 57.5 in/146 cm bust

  • 152 stitches for 61 in/ 155 cm bust

SUPPLIES

4 skeins (2 different colors) Lion Brand Re-Spun Wool Ease Thick + Quick Yarn

US 13 9mm circular knitting needles in the following sizes:

- 16 in

- 24 in

- 36 in

2 stitch markers in different colors

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

Waste Yarn

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