Lang PTO45-04 Sweater Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO45-04 Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Lang PTO45-04 is a knitted pullover sweater designed in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. The finished garment features a classic fitted silhouette with bust measurements ranging from 39¼" to 48¾" (100–124 cm) and a length between 20½" and 22¾" (52–58 cm). This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for constructing a sophisticated, everyday sweater suitable for a range of body types.

Construction Method and Overall Approach

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the hem upward, then sewn together. The pattern also incorporates worked flat and worked in the round techniques, allowing knitters flexibility in their approach. The body is worked flat on straight needles, while certain sections—particularly the ribbed cuffs and neckline—can be worked in the round using a short circular needle for seamless finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Lang PTO45-04 employs several key stitch techniques:

• Rib Stitch (K1:P1 Rib): Used for the cuffs and waistband, this alternating knit-and-purl pattern creates an elastic, fitted edge. The ribbing is worked on US 9 (5.5mm) needles and repeated 20–26 times depending on size, providing structure and recovery at garment edges.
• Half Brioche Rib: Featured on US 10 (6mm) needles, this textured stitch adds visual interest and stretch to specific sections of the sweater.
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary fabric throughout the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic knit appearance.

Shaping Techniques

The sweater incorporates several shaping methods to achieve its fitted silhouette:

• Side Increases: Worked using make-one (M1) increases at the edges every 6th and 8th rows alternately, repeated 11 times to gradually expand the body from the waist.
• Sleeve Cap Shaping: Sleeves are shaped with increases along the side seams, building from a narrower cuff to a wider cap that fits into the armhole.
• Armhole Bind-Off: Four stitches are bound off at the beginning of successive rows to create a squared armhole opening.
• Raglan Decreases: Two distinct raglan decrease rows (Raglan Dec 2 and Raglan Dec 3) are alternated to create a sloped shoulder line. These decreases use knit-two-together (k2tog) and slip-slip-knit (sl1, k1, psso) techniques, as well as cable needle maneuvers for more decorative decreases. The raglan shaping continues for 9½" to 11¾" (24–30 cm) depending on size.

Materials and Needle Requirements

The Lang PTO45-04 is designed to be worked with LANGYARNS CLOUD, a yarn blend of extrafine merino and nylon. Yardage requirements vary by size: sizes Small and Medium require 400 grams (4 balls of bright 1077.0005), while sizes Large and Extra Large require 500 grams (5 balls). The nylon content in this yarn blend provides durability and shape retention, making it ideal for a fitted sweater.

Needle specifications include:

• US 9 (5.5mm) needles: Used for ribbed cuffs, waistband, and initial cast-on work
• US 10 (6mm) needles: Used for the main body and sleeves in stockinette and half brioche rib
• One short circular needle, size 9 (5.5mm): Optional, for working ribbed sections in the round for a seamless finish

Pattern Structure Summary

The downloadable PDF includes detailed schematics with all measurements in metric centimeters, row-by-row instructions for each size, and finishing guidelines. The pattern provides clear guidance on gauge, stitch counts at each stage, and the sequence of increases and decreases needed to achieve the intended fit