Cinema Sweater (ENG)
The Cinema Sweater was born out of a desire (and need) for a really basic and oversized sweater that is relaxing to both knit and wear. I decided to call it the Cinema Sweater, inspired by the Harry Styles song of the same name, and because I feel that this is exactly the kind of sweater that works for a cozy cinema evening, while still being effortlessly chic.The sleeves are extra-long and wide to give the sweater a contemporary look.
The sweater is worked seamlessly top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can adjust the length to your liking. The yoke is shaped by working German Short Rows to raise the back and help give the neckline a nice and flattering fit. The yoke is then worked in the round while working raglan increases. The stitches for the sleeves are put on hold while working the body, and lastly the sleeves are worked in the round one at a time.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Danish
Finnish language click here
German language click here
Norwegian language click here
Danish language click here
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 114.5 (124, 132.5, 144) (152.5, 163, 176) (186, 195) cm / 45 (49, 52, 56.75) (60, 64, 69.25) (73.25, 76.75)”.
Body length from underarm to hem: 34 cm / 13.5” all sizes (or, desired length).
Sleeve length from underarm: 49 cm/ 19.25” (or, desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 39.5 (44, 49.5, 54) (58.5, 63.5, 70) (75.5, 79.5) cm/ 15.5 (17.25, 19.5, 21.25)(23, 25, 27.5)( 29.75, 31.25)”.
Cuff circumference: 25 (26.5, 28.5, 32.5) (34.5, 36, 39) (42, 45) cm / 9.75 (10.5, 11.25, 12.75) (13.5, 14, 15.25) (16.5, 17.75)”.
The Cinema Sweater is designed to have 30-40 cm / 12-16” of positive ease. Choose a size that is 30-40 cm / 12-16” bigger than your bust circumference depending on how oversized or regular fitting you want the sweater to be.
All samples in size M, Grey is is Regular body length, dark blue is in Long body length and White is Cropped body length. Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35” and is 171 cm/ 5'6" tall.
Gauge:
19 sts x 30 rows/ rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm / US7 needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in *k1, p1* rib on 3 mm/ US2.5 needles, after blocking.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).
4.5 mm / US7: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just an 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
Suggested yarn:
You can work the Cinema Sweater in a DK weight yarn, or for example by holding 2 strands of fingering weight yarn together like in the Gray and Dark Blue samples.
Gray sample
450 (475, 500, 525) (550, 575, 600) (625, 650) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in color Pearl Gray holding 2 strands together.
Dark blue sample
475 (500, 525, 550) (575, 600, 625) (650, 675) g Sandes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool - 235 m / 257 yds / 50 g) in color 5882 Marine blue holding 2 strands together.
White sample:
300 (325, 350, 375) (400, 425, 450) (475, 500) g Madeline Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool - 384 m / 420 yds / 115 g) in color Horn together with 160 (175, 200, 225) (250, 275, 300) (325, 350) g of Drops Design Brushed Alpaca Silk (77 % alpaca, 23 % silk - 140 m / 153 yds /25 g) in color 01.
White sample is knitted holding one strand of merino together with one strand of Brushed Alpaca Silk.
Watch the step-by-step Cinema Sweater knitting tutorial 👆
