Drop-Stitch Hoodie Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Everyone loves the comfort of a hoodie, so Theresa Schabes has reworked the traditional sweatshirt style into a refined form-fitted cardigan. The easy-to-memorize openwork rib is made from dropped stitches, a fun way to put holes in your knitting. Functional sterling silver-plated zippers add a hint of sheen to the creamy cotton/acrylic yarn. Unzip the short zippers inset in the sleeves for flair at the cuffs.

Finished Size: 34 (36, 40 ½, 45, 49)” (86.5 [91.5, 103, 11 4.5, 12 4.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36″ (91.5 cm). Note: This garment is styled with minimal wearing ease for a close, body-conscious fit.
Yarn: GGH Samoa (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 104 yd [95m]/50 g): #04 cream, 10 (11 , 13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows
Needles: Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle; marker (m): two 20″ (51-cm) separating zippers (one each for center front and hood); two 7″ (18-cm) closed-end zippers for sleeves (shown: Statin model zippers manufac
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2006