Knitting Pattern | Top-Down Sweater MOONWALK | seamless | 5 sizes

Is it possible to make an even more relaxed and comfortable garment than Boxy? Meet MOONWALK!
A boxy sweater is such a wardrobe staple, you can’t ever have enough. They suit all body shapes and can be dressed up or down.

MOONWALK is a modern garment, with a very wide body and skinny sleeves. It is very flattering, drapey and stylish, and a perfect layering piece.

The eye-catching texture reminds me of a moonlike surface. Short rows are worked to create a shorter front. This seamless top-down sweater is a quick project for adventurous and advanced knitters.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced

SKILLS:

• cast on and bind off
• knit & purl
• work in rows and rounds
• decreases (to the left and to the right - written description + video links)
• cast on stitches at the edge of your work (written description + video links)
• pick up stitches along a vertical edge
• German short rows (written description + video link)

WHAT YOU WILL GET
The pattern (13 pages) includes

• very detailed written instructions
• photos
• schematics
• video links for special stitches/techniques
• professional layout

Should you have any questions, please contact strickundfit@mail.de for assistance.

SIZES
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Finished bust:
Size 1: approx. 110 cm / 43.25"
Size 2: approx.132 cm / 52"
Size 3: approx.154 cm / 60.75"
Size 4: approx. 176 cm / 69.25"
Size 5: approx.198 cm / 78"

Choose size by adding the recommended positive ease (30-40 cm | 12-16") to your bust.

FIT
Oversized and boxy fit, with dropped shoulders, slim 3/4 sleeves and a boat neck. There is no shaping in this garment, allowing you to focus your attention on the interesting texture and the casual fit.
This sweater has a lot of positive ease built in. This means that the finished garment will be much bigger than your bust measurement.

GAUGE
20 stitches x 29 rows AND rounds = 10 cm | 4”, in St st in rows/rounds using a 3.5 mm (US 4) needle, measured unstretched, before washing/blocking

SUGGESTED YARN & YARDAGE

Sample shown in:
YarnArt “Jeans Tropical“ | 55 % cotton, 45 % acrylic | 50 g | 1.76 oz. = 160 meters | 175 yards | colorway 618

You can find a link to the recommended yarn in the written pattern, including a discount code for the entire shop.
Or use any other yarn you like (which meets gauge).

NOTIONS
• For main fabric (main needle size): 3.5 mm (US 4) – 80 cm | 32” to 100 cm | 40” circular needle, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
• For Garter Stitch: 3.25 mm (US 3) – 80 cm | 32” to 100 cm | 40” circular needle, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
• stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, tape measure, waste yarn or stitch holders, blocking tools

Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.