Hazy Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Hazy Sweater in Rowan Softyak DK

What is Being Made

The Hazy Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted garment designed by Brandon Mably. This pullover sweater is available in nine sizes, ranging from bust measurements of 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished garment features actual bust measurements from 100 cm to 180 cm depending on the selected size.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The sweater employs several key knitting techniques characteristic of intermediate-level projects. The garment begins with garter stitch ribbing at the lower edge, worked over 1.5 cm to create a textured, elastic finish. The main body and sleeves are constructed using stockinette stitch combined with a charted colorwork pattern, which adds visual interest and complexity to the design. The pattern requires working from a detailed chart, making it essential for knitters to be comfortable reading and following row-by-row instructions.

The neckline is shaped through strategic decreasing, with the pattern specifying cast-offs and decrements at specific intervals to create a fitted neck opening. The sweater is worked in separate pieces—front and back panels are knitted flat on straight needles, with sleeves added separately. The construction involves working each side of the neck separately to achieve proper shaping, with decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple alternating rows.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g st): Used for the initial ribbing at the garment's lower edge, creating a bumpy, textured fabric with excellent elasticity
• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch for the main body, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Charted Colorwork Pattern: A multi-row pattern worked from a chart, incorporating color changes and stitch variations to create the distinctive "hazy" visual effect
• Decreases: Single stitch decreases worked at neck and armhole edges to shape the garment
• Cast-offs: Used to bind off stitches at shoulders and neckline

Materials and Tools

The Hazy Sweater is knitted using Rowan Softyak DK, a lightweight double-knit weight yarn that provides a soft, comfortable fabric suitable for everyday wear. The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 to 9 balls of 50-gram skeins depending on the selected size.

Two yarn colors are required to complete the colorwork pattern:

• Color A (Black, shade 249): Required in quantities of 4 to 9 balls depending on size
• Color B (Seagrass, shade 249): Required in quantities of 4 to 9 balls depending on size

The project requires two pairs of straight needles: 3¼mm (US 3) needles for the ribbed cuffs and initial cast-on rows, and 4mm (US 6) needles for the main body and charted pattern work. For the sweater version, a 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle no longer than 40–50 cm is needed for working the neckline. The pattern also calls for five faux leather shank buttons measuring 1.6 cm, which are used for closure details.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this intermediate project. The specified tension is 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches), measured over both stockinette stitch and the charted pattern when worked on 4mm (US 6) needles. Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their tension matches these specifications, as variations will affect the final garment size.

Pattern Notes

The Hazy Sweater pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for the neckline, with specific row counts provided for each of the nine sizes. The pattern is worked from charts, requiring knitters to carefully follow color changes and stitch placements row by row. The sweater features a structured fit with defined armholes and shoulders, achieved through strategic decreasing and casting off at precise intervals throughout the pattern.