Cross Sweater Knitting Pattern | Instant Download PDF

Cross Sweater — Stranded Colorwork Raglan Pullover

While knitting an "all over colorwork" sweater might seem intimidating, this pattern has a steady rhythm and is worked entirely in the round — eliminating the grafting that knitters find most troublesome! The wide body and raglan sleeves give this garment a comfortable, relaxed fit, while the tidy double-layered neckband adds a more polished look. Choose between two body length options: Short and Long.

Cross is a top-down pullover with positive ease, worked in the round throughout. The entire sweater is worked in two-strand colorwork and the yoke is shaped with raglan increases — no short row shaping. After separating the body and sleeves, work in the round to the hem. Sleeves are picked up and knit, then worked in the round to the cuffs. Pattern instructions are in text; the colorwork pattern has both text and chart.

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Sizes

One size (two length options: Short and Long)

Finished Measurements

• Bust Circumference: 120 cm [47.25"]
• Total Length — Short: 43 cm [17"]
• Total Length — Long: 51.5 cm [20.25"]
• Center Back Neck to Cuff: 70.5 cm [27.75"]

Yarn — Sample A (Long version)

Puppy British Fine [100% Shetland wool: 116 m (127 yds) / 25 g; Light fingering]

• MC blue (007): 255 g = 11 balls; 1183 m [1294 yds]
• CC light gray (010): 130 g = 6 balls; 603 m [660 yds]

Yarn — Sample B (Short version)

Puppy British Fine [100% Shetland wool: 116 m (127 yds) / 25 g; Light fingering]

• MC light brown (021): 230 g = 10 balls; 1067 m [1167 yds]
• CC light blue (064): 100 g = 4 balls; 464 m [507 yds]

Needles

• 3 mm (US 2.5) 40 cm (16″) and 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — yoke and body
• 2.75 mm (US 2) 40 cm (16″) and 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — neckband and hem
• 3 mm (US 2.5) and 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles or DPNs — sleeves

Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Gauge (3 mm / US 2.5 needle, after blocking)

• 34 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm (4″) in colorwork in the round