One Sweater Pattern

A simple sweater is universal: it’s the kind of garment that any wardrobe could benefit from. For makers who love to draw attention to a beautiful yarn, it also makes the perfect canvas.

One Sweater is a simple, raglan pullover for anybody. This gender-inclusive design is available in 15 sizes and knitted from the top-down. Our two-length suggestions allow you to tailor your sweater to your own measurements as you try it on throughout the process.

An accompanying video series walks you through every step of the pattern, making One Sweater a fantastic project for first-time sweater knitters. 

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 218 m (238 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Scafell Pike – 2 [2: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 7: 8: 8] hanks. For longer length – [-: -: -: -: -: 4: 5: 5: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9] hanks.

Construction notes:

A timeless gender-inclusive sweater knitted in one piece from the top down, which features short row neck shaping for an improved fit and classic raglan detailing. The pattern is offered over 15 sizes from age 1–2 through to a 64 inch chest and with the option of a shorter or longer length for the adult sizes.

Sizes and measurements:

Child
Ages 1–2 [2–4: 4–6: 6–8: 8–10: 10–12]
To fit a chest circumference of: 48–51 [53–58: 58–63: 63–68: 68–71: 71–76] cm (19–20 [21–23: 23–25: 25–27: 27–28: 28–30] in)
Finished chest circumference: 56 [65: 68: 72: 76: 80] cm (22.5 [25.5: 27.25: 28.75: 30.5: 32] in)
Total length: 34 [40.5: 43.5: 46.5: 50.5: 55.5] cm (13.25 [16: 17: 18.5: 20: 22] in)

Adult
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1–9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 78–81 [86–91: 97–102: 107–112: 117–122: 127–132: 137–142: 147–152: 157–162] cm (30–32 [34–36: 38–40: 42–44: 46–48: 50–52: 54–56: 58–60: 62–64] in)
Finished chest circumference: 84 [96: 104: 116: 124: 132: 144: 156: 168] cm (33.5 [38.5: 41.5: 46.5: 49.5: 52.75: 57.5: 62.5: 67.25] in)
Total short length: 61.5 [62.5: 62: 64.5: 65: 65.5: 65: 66.5: 68] cm (24 [24.5: 24.5: 25.5: 25.5: 26: 25.25: 26: 27] in)
Total long length: 66.5 [68.5: 69: 72.5: 72.5: 76: 77.5: 78.5: 81] cm (26 [27: 27: 28.5: 28.5: 30: 30.5: 31: 32] in)

Recommended ease:

The child sizes are designed with 5–10 cm (2–4 in) of positive ease. Adult sizes are designed with 0–10 cm (0–4 in) of positive ease. The model wears Size 34–36 inches.

Gauge:

20 sts and 27 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.

Errata:

The most current version of this pattern is V6. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.

If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.

Languages available:

English, French and German

Pattern format:

This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.