How to Knit an Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater | Step by Step Tutorial
How to Knit an Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater | Step by Step Tutorial
Knit this Sweater With Me
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.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Note that I don’t have a written pattern for this, but you can follow along with the video tutorial and reference the bust cast on stitches below.
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
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
Materials
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
Waste Yarn
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