The Staple Sweater
The Staple Sweater
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN. IT IS NOT A FINISHED KNITTED SHIRT.
The Staple Sweater is a knitted raglan sweater that is worked from the top down. This classic design has 5-6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed fit. It features a folded collar, 2 sleeve options, ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem, and ~perfect~ neck shaping.
The best part? It is made-to-measure using your unique body measurements and you can use any weight yarn! This sweater will fit everyone like a dream, and the simple design makes it a true closet staple.
Check out my Instagram @newwaveknitting and the hashtag #staplesweater for more pictures of and information on the Staple Tee!
Pattern Format
Pattern Format
The Staple Sweater is an interactive, made-to-measure pattern that calculates the number of stitches, rows, and yardage for a pattern. The benefit of this type of pattern is that it makes your pattern size inclusive to virtually any body size (theoretically, it should even work for an infant!) and it allows you to use any yarn and any gauge! This is done by allowing the user to type in their body’s measurements and gauge onto the pattern. Then, in the background, the pattern will calculate all the math within the pattern to fit the person perfectly.
Yarn
Yarn
You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern!
Amount of yarn needed:
The amount of yarn you need will depend on your measurements as well as the type of yarn you use. Please refer to the listing photos for an estimation of how much yarn you will need (which is also included in the pattern).
Materials
Materials
- Stitch Markers (8 in one color/design, and 1 in another)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
How To Use
How To Use
Step-by-step instructions AND video references are included for each technique:Stockinette in the roundIncreasing and decreasingFollowing an increase and decrease planGerman Short RowsFolding a collarWhip stitch
Difficulty
Difficulty
This pattern is for intermediate knitters or ambitious confident beginners.
Gauge
Gauge
You can use any gauge! However, it is very important that you gauge swatch and determine your gauge before working this pattern in order to determine how many stitches and rows you need to work throughout this pattern to get the exact right fit.
Knitting Needles
Knitting Needles
You can use any size circular needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the yarn you’ve chosen to work with. If you’re not sure what needle size to go with, try the recommended needle size on your yarn’s label.
In terms of needle sizes, you will need:
- Needle Size 1: Your main working needle size that you use to achieve
gauge - Needle Size 2: .5mm smaller than needle size 1
In terms of cord lengths for your circular needles, you will need:
- 12" (30cm) circular needles for Needle Sizes 1 and 2 for casting on, working the collar, and beginning the body and sleeves
- 16"+ (40cm+) for Needles Sizes 1 and 2 (length of cord depends on your body/preferences) circular needles for working the body of the sweater
- Double pointed needles (DPNs), 9-12" (27-30cm) circular needles, OR 36”+ (90cm+) circular needles to use with the magic loop method for Needle Sizes 1 and 2 for working the sleeves
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Hi, I’m Jeanette — designer, maker, and founder of New Wave Knitting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How will I receive the pattern?
You will get two emails when you complete your purchase:
- An email confirmation of your purchase
- An email with a button to access your digital downloads
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If you don't receive one or both emails, please contact jeanette@newwaveknitting.com. She typically responds within one business day.
How do I use the pattern?
This pattern should be accessed through Adobe Acrobat Reader (the free app), which is available on all Apple and Android devices.
Here is a quick video that shows you how to use New Wave Knitting patterns.
The pattern doesn't seem to be working. What do I do?
Check out this quick video with my go-to troubleshooting tips.
If you need further support, contact jeanette@newwaveknitting.com. She typically responds within one business day.
I changed one of my measurements and now all the math is weird. How can I fix it?
Whenever you change even just one input on the pattern, be sure to hit the "clear inputs" button.
Doing so clears out all the backend math, and should get everything working again as it should
My increase plan calls for a lot of back to back increases. How can I space them out?
To space out your increase plan, I recommend adding up to 2" (5 cm) to your raglan seam length. This will give more space for your increases to take place.
Other things to try include:
- Add to your head and neck circumference (if applicable). This will create a larger collar, but since this pattern has a high neckline, it should still be good and comfortable.
- Reduce your bust measurement
Whenever you change even just one input on the pattern, be sure to hit the "clear inputs" button.
Doing so clears out all the backend math, and should get everything working again as it should
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