Dad’s Sweater

This classic, set in sleeve pullover is constructed from the top down. The front and back are knit flat until they’re joined at the underarm and the body is knit in the round. This sweater utilizes a short row cap sleeve so there’s no seaming! With a roomy fit and large tapered sleeves, you’ll be cozy and ready for fall.

This pattern is so special to me, because it was inspired by the wooly sweaters my dad wore when I was a kid. I hope this sweater feels to you as it does to me, like being wrapped up in a hug.

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Yarn —  Worsted weight, wool yarn.

Standard Shoulder Yardage
(1040, 1155, 1270) [1385, 1500, 1620] (1735, 1850, 1965) yds / (950, 1055, 1160) [1265, 1370, 1480] (1585, 1690, 1795) m
Broad Shoulder Yardage
(1325, 1470, 1620) [1765, 1915, 2060] (2210, 2355, 2500) yds / (1210, 1345, 1480) [1615, 1750, 1885] (2020, 2155, 2285) m

Suggested yarn: La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted  75% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Gotland 230m / 250 yards for 100g

Gauge — 21 sts, 30 rows / 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st both flat and in the round using larger needles (after wet blocking).
Row gauge is more important for this pattern than it often is, if your row gauge is quite off, check out our Hacking Guide for tips on how to adjust!

Needles —  US size 6 (4.0 mm) for body, US size 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. Use whatever needle size needed to obtain gauge

Notions —  Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Sizing & Fit —   This pattern is available in both standard (what you might think of as women’s) and broad shoulder (men’s) sizing.

Intended to be worn with 6-9 inches / 15-22.5 cm positive ease. Modeled version is a standard shoulder size 2 worn with 7 inches positive ease.

Finished Garment Measurements —
Approximate Bust Circumference (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] (60, 64, 68) inches / (90, 100, 110) [120, 130, 140] (150, 160, 170) cm 
Shoulder Width (Standard) (14, 14.5, 15) [15.5, 16, 16.5] (17, 17.5, 18) inches / (35, 36.3, 37.5) [38.8, 40, 41.3] (42.5, 43.8, 45) cm
Shoulder Width (Broad) (16.5, 17.25, 18) [18.75, 19.5, 20.25] (21, 21.75, 22.5) inches / (41.3, 43.1, 45) [46.9, 48.8, 50.6] (52.5, 54.4, 56.3) cm