This top down, raglan sweater is a breeze to knit in simple stockinette, knit in the round. I love having a project like this around when I’m too fried to count or read a chart and just want a relaxing pattern to knit! It’s super beginner friendly too! The pattern itself is based on one of my beloved sweaters that I bought in my 20s. The fit was just right, snug but not too snug and an overall wear everywhere sweater. My favorite details is the double layer rib along the neckline. I’ve been trying to recreate it for 20+ years, ha! The colorful version would be great with jeans or a simple skirt and the solid sweater would be so fun with a patterned pant or skirt. You decide! Added bonus, this sweater does not use much yarn either.

What comes in your kit: 

* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 4-6 skeins of Moondrake Co. Hand-dyed Spun Cloud Light yarn. (required yarn amount varies upon size you purchase). Please note, this limited edition yarn is final sale

* The Easy Street Sweater PDF Pattern download - this will be emailed to you upon checkout

What's not included:

* Needles - if you'd like these added to your kit, click here to see them.

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner Knitter

Needle Size:

Size US 9 (5.5 mm), 24-40" / 60-100 cm circular needles for collar, hem, and cuff ribbing 

Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 24-40" / 60-100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]

Finished Measurements:

33.75 (38.25, 41.75, 46.25, 49.75) [54.25, 57.75, 62.25, 65.75]” / 84.5 (95.5, 104.5, 115.5, 124.5) [135.5, 144.5, 155.5, 164.5] cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note:

Recommended to be worn with 0-4” / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Gauge:

13 sts and 21 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round (see Pattern Notes for Stockinette Stitch Pattern and Gauge Swatch instructions) using Needle B, steam blocked

Note: Adjust Needle B size as needed to achieve gauge. Then use a needle 1 mm smaller for Needle A.

Materials: 

4 (4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 5, 6] skeins Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g) shown in Ultraviolet Unicorn Sparkle

Yarn Base Note: There are two, limited edition hand-dyed colorways from Moondrake Co. - Ultraviolet Unicorn and Electric Sea Horse. Due to the nature of the hand-dyeing process, each skein will be unique, and the color representation will vary from skein to skein. The same colorways were dyed on two different bases: Sparkle and Non-sparkle. The only difference in yarn base is that the Sparkle version has 1 skinny strand of sparkly lurex plied around it and the Non-sparkle version does not. Alternating skeins with helical knitting is recommended to ensure each skein and the colors mesh together well.

Pattern Designer: Amy Small and Susan Hislop