DIY Kit - Top-Down Sweater - Big Cotton
DIY Kit - Top-Down Sweater in Big Cotton
This sweater is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width |
Length |
|
XS |
8 balls |
21” 53 cm |
19" 48 cm |
|
S |
9 balls |
23” 58 cm |
20" 51 cm |
|
M |
10 balls |
24” 61 cm |
21" 53 cm |
|
L |
11 balls |
25.5" 63 cm |
22" 56 cm |
|
XL |
12 balls |
28" 71 cm |
23" 58 cm |
|
2X/3X |
13 balls |
30.5" 77 cm |
24" 61 cm |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Big Cotton Yarn 48 yds 43 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
- Pattern
- Loopy Mango project bag
- Knitting Needles - OPTIONAL
Note: This kit requires US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm) and US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). For sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) knitting needles.
For neck and cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop you will need to use an additional set of size US 17 (12 mm) double pointed needles (DPN’s).
Top-Down Sweater in Big Cotton is knit from the top-down and in the round with straightforward raglan shaping. The stockinette and raglan rhythm makes these styles joyful (and quick!) to knit - as well as accessible to a wide range of knitting levels! Since you are knitting top down you can easily adjust the length of the sweater and sleeves to fit your needs.
Care: Hand wash or machine wash cold, tumble dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. As our cotton is chunky, un-mercerized, and minimally processed to preserve the fiber’s natural softness and elasticity, it is more prone to shedding. Washing and drying should help alleviate this. For further information and tips, please consult our Fiber Care Guide.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Pearl (L), Barely Blue (M), and Hot Pink (S)
This video tutorial is for My First Sweater, a project with a very similar construction to Top-Down Sweater.
Helpful video tutorials for this project