The Sophomore Sweater is part of the Sophomore series. A design collection that follows on from our New Beginnings series, making the transition from beginner knitting projects to regular knitting patterns easier.

Just like our New Beginnings designs, the instructions are very detailed, but they already include abbreviations so that you can slowly get used to the style of regular instructions. 

New techniques that are not yet featured in the New Beginnings designs are explained in individual video tutorials. However, basic knitting skills (knit stitches, casting on, and casting off) are assumed.

The Sophomore Sweater is a raglan sweater that is knitted from top to bottom in shortened rows.

These instructions cover sizes XS (S), M (L), XL (2XL), and 3XL.

The sizes correspond to a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90), 90-95 (95-100), 100-105 (105-115), and 115-125 cm.

So, for example, if your chest measurement is 93 cm, choose size M.

The Sophomore Sweater has an oversized cut and fits loosely on the body.

Chest circumference of the finished sweater: approx. 110 (115) 120 (125) 130 (135) 140 cm

The models in the photos are wearing size S.

The Sophomore Sweater is knitted from Ecopuno Chunky by Lana Grossa.

Composition: 48% cotton, 33% extra-fine merino wool, 19% alpaca

6.0 mm circular knitting needle (40, 60, and 80 cm)

5.0 mm circular knitting needle (40 & 80 cm) (for the cuffs)

10 x 10 cm = 13 sts x 23 rows in stockinette stitch using 6.0 mm needles (measured after washing and drying)

You will learn these techniques in the course of this tutorial:

right & left inclined increases

shortened rows

Close the stitches

loop stop

acceptances

Easy (basic knitting skills required).