Knit an Easy Sweater in Any Gauge | Knitting Pattern | Find Me Waterside

Oct 30

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Knit A Simple Sweater in Any Gauge

Knitting a sweater doesn’t have to be intimidating — and that’s exactly what this pattern proves. This Find Me Waterside pattern is designed to be flexible, approachable, and wearable no matter what yarn you have on hand. It’s meant to be a guide instead of a pattern. Whether you’re working with a favorite stash yarn or a gauge you’ve already swatched, this design adapts so you can focus on enjoying the knit rather than stressing over numbers.

This pattern guide teaches you how to shape a simple sweater that fits beautifully and feels comfortable, all without being tied to a specific gauge. By following a set of flexible instructions and easy calculations, you’ll get a sweater that looks intentional and polished — whether you knit it big and cozy or light and drapey. Perfect for makers who want to stretch their sweater-knitting confidence, this pattern offers a creative way to make garments that truly feel like your own.

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Size Guide + Finished Measurements

The sweater is intended to fit very oversized so it drapes off the shoulders pretty far. For reference, I have a 37 in/94 cm bust and knit the sweater to have finished bust size of 48 in/122 cm. Feel free to go with more or less ease. You can try on the sweater as you go to see where it hits you on your shoulders so you can continue the increase rounds until you get to your desired width.

Yarn

I used approximately 3 skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein). Feel free to use any yarn of your choice. Yardage will change based on the sweater size you make and the yarn you use. Color shown is Desert Sand.

Needles

I used 9mm (US13) in 24 in/60 cm circular needles for the collar and yoke and 9mm (US 13) 40 in/101 cm circular needles for the yoke and body. You’ll want to have at least a 24 in/60 cm circular needle for the collar and at least a 32 in or longer circular needle for the rest of the yoke and body with whatever needle size you’re knitting with.

Notions

2 stitch markers (1 different color to denote beginning of round)
Waste yarn or extra circular needles to hold front/back stitches
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Tape measure

Gauge

The gauge I knit this in is:
10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm on 9mm needles in stockinette stitch.
Please use whatever gauge you would like with your desired yarn and needle size.

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Ashley Lillis