Timerlon Sweater (Free Pattern)

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Written By Luke Gilligan

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FROM THE DESIGNER

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It has always been difficult for me to find sweaters that deliver on comfort and style, so I decided to design one that combines all the elements of my “dream sweater.” Timerlon is a relaxed-fit, unisex pullover that blends the timeless look of full-length cabled panels with the casual comfort of garter stitch. This worsted weight dream sweater is knit top-down with seamless construction. The mock turtleneck collar and elegant cable detailing on the sleeves make Timerlon an easy choice for dressing up or keeping it causal. I hope you enjoy every stitch! Happy making!

FEATURED YARN:

Blue Sky Fibers: WoolStok

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» Worsted; 100% Peruvian Wool, 370 yd per 150g (338 m)

» Colorway used in pattern sample: 1305 October Sky

YARDAGE:

880 (1020, 1250, 1420, 1685) (1880, 2180, 2535, 2760) yd

805 (933, 1143, 1298, 1541) (1719, 1993, 2318, 1524) m

SIZES:

Note: This sweater has 4-6” / 10-15 cm of built in ease. Please reference the finished measurements in the schematic when choosing a size. 

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To Fit Bust Size: 

30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)” 

87 (98, 108, 119, 130) (139, 146, 159, 167) cm 


NEEDLES:

US 5 (3.75 mm) "smaller needles"

» 40” circular (100 cm) Or size needed to obtain ribbing gauge US 8 (5.0 mm) "larger needles"

» 40” circular (100 cm) Or size needed to obtain body gauge

GAUGE:

Measurements taken after blocking.

1x1 Ribbing, in the round For neckline, cuffs and hem:

  • 24 sts × 28 rnds = 4”× 4” (10 cm)

Garter Stitch, in the round For yoke, body and sleeves.

  • 20 sts × 35 rnds = 4”× 4” (10 cm) Note: Adjust your needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS:

BO: bind off

cdd: center double decrease - sl2tog kw, k1, psso (2 sts dec)

dec: decreased inc: increased

k: knit.

kw: knitwise

k2tog: knit two sts together sm: slip marker p: purl. pm: place marker

psso: pass slipped stitch over

pu: pick up

sl2tog: slip two stitches together, knitwise

st(s): stitch(es)

2/2 LC: Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 sts from left-hand needle, knit two sts from cable needle.

2/2 RC: Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle, hold in the back, knit 2 sts from the left-hand needle, knit two sts from cable needle.

PATTERN

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With US 5 (3.75mm) or smaller needles, CO 86 sts. Join to knit in the round, making sure not to twist. Place BOR marker. 

COLLAR RIBBING:

Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * around. 

Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 2”/ 5cm. 

BODY:

Switch to US 8/ 5.0 mm, or larger needles. 

Round 1: [K4, pm, k1, pm, k4, p1, k4 , pm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), pm, k4, p1, k4, pm, k1, pm, k4, pm, k1, pm, k4, p1, k4, pm, k1, pm] repeat once more. 

Round 2: [K4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, pm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm] repeat once more. (16 sts inc)

Round 3: [K4, sm, p to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p to marker, k4, sm, p to marker, sm,  k4, p1, k4, sm, p to marker, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 4: [K4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, k4, sm, k to marker, sm,  k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 5:  [2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2 LC, sm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, sm, p to marker,  sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm] repeat once more.

Repeat Rows 2-5  9 (12, 13, 14, 16) [17, 17, 19, 20] more times. 10 (12, 13, 14, 16) [17, 17, 19, 20] times total. 

246 (294, 310, 328, 360) (378, 378, 410, 426) sts


FRONT INCREASES:

Round 1:  K4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, pm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm,  k to marker, sm, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm (BOR). (4 sts increased)

Round 2: [K4, sm, p to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p to marker, k4, sm, p to marker, sm,  k4, p1, k4, sm, p to marker, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 3: [K4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, k4, sm, k to marker, sm,  k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 4:  [2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2 LC, sm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, sm, p to marker,  sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm] repeat once more. 

Repeat Rounds 1-4  7 (6, 9, 12, 13) [15, 19, 21, 23] times total.


SEPARATE BODY AND SLEEVES:

Round 1: K4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, CO 1 st, place 51 (63, 67, 71, 79) (83, 83, 91, 95)  sleeve sts on hold, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k3, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, CO 1 st, place 51 (63, 67, 71, 79) (83, 83, 91, 95) sleeve sts on hold, sm. 

174 (194, 214, 236, 256) (274, 290, 314, 330) total body sts. 

Round 2: [K4, sm, p to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p to marker, sm, k4, p1, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 3: [K4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm,  k4, p1, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 4:  [2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2 LC, pm, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), pm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, sm, p to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, sm] repeat once more. 

Round 5: [K4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6), sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, p1, sm] repeat once more. 

Repeat Rounds 2-5 until piece measures around 24 (24, 25, 25, 26) (26, 27, 29, 29)” / 61 (61, 64, 64, 66) (66, 69, 74, 74) cm or 2” (5cm) shorter than your desired body length. 

Note: For a perfect fit, I encourage you to measure your “body length” and use that number while knitting your garment. 


RIBBING:

Using Smaller needles. 

Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * around. (Keep side stitch markers to help designate the front and back. 

Repeat Round 1, 4 more times. 

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SHORT ROWS

Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * across until the first marker, *K1, p1; repeat from * until 4 sts remain, w&t. 

Round 2: *K1, p1; repeat from * across until 4 sts before marker, w&t. 

Round 3: *P1, k1; repeat from * across until 2 sts before wrap, w&t. 

Round 4: *K1, p1, repeat from * across until 2 sts before wrap, w&t. 

Repeat Rounds 3-4  5 more times, on the last round work in pattern across to the end picking up wraps as you go. 

Using a larger needle, BO all sts. 


SLEEVES (x2):

Return 51 (63, 67, 71, 79) (83, 83, 91, 95) sts to needles, PU 1 st at the underarm. 

52 (64, 68, 72, 80) (84, 84, 92, 96) sts total. 


CABLE PATTERN:

Round 1: K to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to end. 

Round 2: P to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p to end. 

Round 3: Round 1. 

Round 4: P to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, p to end. 

Repeat Cable Pattern until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 8, 8) (9, 9, 9, 9)” / 18 (20, 20, 20, 20) (23, 23, 23, 23) cm shorter than your desired length. 

Round 1: K to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to last 3 sts, CDD.

Round 2: P to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, p to end. 

Round 3: K to marker, sm, k4, p1, k4, sm, k to end. 

Round 4: P to marker, sm, 2/2RC, p1, 2/2LC, p to end. 

Repeat Rounds 1-4   8 (10, 10, 10, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12) times total. 

16 (20, 20, 20, 24) (24, 24, 24, 24) sts dec, 36 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 60, 68, 72) sts total

Next Round: Decrease 4 (10, 10, 14, 16) (16, 16, 24, 24) sts evenly around. 

32 (34, 38, 38, 40) (44, 44, 44, 48) sts total. 




CUFF:

Using smaller needles. 

Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * around. 

Repeat Round 1 for 3” / 7.62 cm

Using a larger needle, BO off all sts. 


FINISHING

Using a darning needle, weave in all ends and block accordingly! 


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