How To Knit The Honey Sweater Pattern

Have you ever wanted to knit a sweater? This honey sweater is the perfect way to give knitting a try!

When I set out to design a knit sweater this year I knew I wanted something that offered lots of texture but wasn’t too hard for even a beginner to make.

CHECK OUT MORE SWEATER PATTERNS BELOW:

• the Amethyst Sweater
• The Simple Sweater (crochet)

I have created an in-depth, comprehensive video for you to watch, learn and follow along so you too can have success in making the Honey Sweater!

The stitched used is the faux honeycomb stitch. It uses a mixture of slipped stitches (Don’t let that scare you! I’ll teach you how to do it!) and knit stitches worked under loose stitches.

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Watch The Full Video Tutorial Below:

PATTERN NOTES:

This piece is made in 4 identical panels and is worked from the bottom up. A few details to help you determine what size to make:

– The style of this sweater is a semi-crop style

– Features a dropped sleeve

– The sleeve length is appr. a 3/4 length sleeve

Sizes are written in the pattern like this: XS( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)

SIZING:

The width of this sweater is based on the traditional bust, back waist length and arm length found on the CraftYarnCouncil sizing chart found here.

If you want a more fitted look, stick with your normal size. If you want a bit more of a slouchy look, I recommend going up one size.

SPECIALTY STITCHES:

As you get into the pattern you might see some acronyms you don’t understand. For example, SL 3 WYIF stands for: slip 3 stitches with yarn in front ***refer to video for more visual guidance***

Another acronym you will see is K1 ULS, this stands for, Knit 1 stitch under the loose strand. Again, please refer to the full video tutorial above for more help.

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MATERIALS:

• XS – M sizes 3 – 4 balls of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Premium
• L – 2X sizes 4 – 6 balls of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Premium
• 3X – 4X sizes 6 – 7 balls of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Premium
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• 5MM Circular Knitting Needles (my favorite brand)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

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The Knit Honey Sweater Pattern:

BODY PANELS (MAKE 2)

Cast On 69(81, 81, 93, 105, 105, 117, 129)

***First 7 rows are a 1X2 ribbing***

R1 – *K1, P2* Repeat from * to * across.

R2 – *K2, P1* Repeat from * to * across.

R3 – R7: repeat rows 1 & 2.

After completing your ribbing you are going to do a repeat of the following 12 rows:

R1 – purl all sts (wrong side row)

R2 – K1, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K1 in the last stitch.

R3 – purl all sts

R4 – K1, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K1 in the last stitch.

R5 – purl all sts

R6 – K2, *K1 ULS, K3* Repeat from * to * ending with a K2 in the last 2 sts.

R7 – purl all sts

R8 – K3, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K3 in the last 3 sts.

R9 – purl all sts

R10 – K3, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K3 in the last 3 sts.

R11 – purl all sts

R12 – K4, * K1 ULS, K3* Repeat from * to * ending with a K4 in the last 4 sts.

Repeat these 12rows until you fulfill the needed rows for the size you are making.

R8 – 139 (139, 139, 151, 151, 151, 151, 151)

Bind Off.

SLEEVES (Make 2)

Cast On 45( 69, 69. 75, 75, 81, 81, 87)

***First 7 rows are a 1X2 ribbing***

R1 – *K1, P2* Repeat from * to * across.

R2 – *K2, P1* Repeat from * to * across.

R3 – R7: repeat rows 1 & 2.

After completing your ribbing you are going to do a repeat of the following 12 rows:

R1 – purl all sts (wrong side row)

R2 – K1, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K1 in the last stitch.

R3 – purl all sts

R4 – K1, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K1 in the last stitch.

R5 – purl all sts

R6 – K2, *K1 ULS, K3* Repeat from * to * ending with a K2 in the last 2 sts.

R7 – purl all sts

R8 – K3, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K3 in the last 3 sts.

R9 – purl all sts

R10 – K3, *SL 3 WYIF, K1* Repeat from * to * ending with a K3 in the last 3 sts.

R11 – purl all sts

R12 – K4, * K1 ULS, K3* Repeat from * to * ending with a K4 in the last 4 sts.

Repeat these 12rows until you fulfill the needed rows for the size you are making.

R8 – 91 ( 103, 103, 103, 103, 115, 115, 115)

Bind Off.

***refer to video above for more visual instructions***

SEAMING:

Begin with the shoulders. Place stitch markers to mark off the headspace area. (leave about 10″ – 12″ gap.)

Using the mattress stitch ***see video*** seam the shoulders closed. Next, fold your sleeve in half and lay it centered on the shoulder seam. You will then use the mattress stitch to seam on the sleeves.

Take the “open” sweater and fold it closed. You will seam from the cuff down to the waist. Weave in your ends and you’re done!