Lang 267-57 Short Sleeved Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lang 267-57 Short Sleeved Sweater by LANGYARNS KYLIE

Garment Overview

This short-sleeved sweater is a classic pullover design available in two sizes: S–M and L–XL. The finished bust measurements are 41 inches (104 cm) for size S–M and 45¾ inches (116 cm) for size L–XL, with a total length of 27¼ to 28 inches (69–71 cm) depending on size. The sweater features a traditional crew neckline with structured shaping at both the neck and shoulders, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various seasons.

Construction Method

The Lang 267-57 is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach with pieces worked flat on straight needles. This traditional method means you begin by casting on stitches for the back panel, work upward to the required length, then complete the front and sleeves separately before seaming all pieces together. This construction technique allows for precise shaping and easier adjustments during the knitting process.

Stitch Techniques

The sweater primarily utilizes two fundamental knitting stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch: The main fabric stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows when working flat. This produces the classic smooth, V-textured knit fabric that is the foundation of the garment body.
• Garter Stitch: Created by knitting every row, this stitch provides a textured, bumpy appearance and is used selectively in the pattern for contrast or structural details.

Shaping Details

The sweater incorporates simultaneous neck and shoulder shaping, which requires careful attention to bind-off sequences on alternating rows. The neck shaping involves graduated bind-offs: beginning with 4 stitches bound off at one edge, followed by 3 stitches, then 2 stitches (repeated twice), and finally 1 stitch (repeated twice). Shoulder shaping begins when the back measures 26 to 26¾ inches (66–68 cm) and uses larger bind-off groups of 11–13 stitches to create the sloped shoulder line characteristic of well-fitted knitwear.

Yarn and Materials

The Lang 267-57 calls for LANGYARNS KYLIE, a luxury blend fiber composed of cotton, silk, wool, and viscose. This fiber combination creates a fabric with excellent drape, breathability, and subtle sheen. The yardage requirement is 300 grams (6 balls) for size S–M and 350 grams (7 balls) for size L–XL in the gold colorway 1038.0050.

Tools and Gauge

The pattern requires ADDI knitting needles in size US 7 (4.5mm) for the main fabric and a crochet hook in size US G-6 (4mm) for finishing details such as edge refinement or button bands. The stitch gauge is critical for proper fit: 19 stitches and 25 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 7 needles. Achieving this gauge is essential before beginning the project to ensure the finished sweater matches the intended measurements.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides two distinct size ranges with corresponding stitch counts and measurements. The back panel begins with 100 stitches for size S–M and 112 stitches for size L–XL, establishing the width of the garment. The graduated shaping at the neck and shoulders is proportionally adjusted between sizes, with bind-off quantities varying slightly (for example, shoulder bind-offs of 11 or 12 stitches for size S–M versus 11 or 13 stitches for size L–XL) to maintain proper proportions across the size range.