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Step back into the vibrant charm of 1980s ski resorts with this cozy oversized sweater, perfect for unwinding after a day in the snow. Inspired by retro colorwork patterns and the bold, bright colors of the era, this pullover blends style with comfort. Knit with warm, plush yarn, it’s designed to wrap you in softness while offering a relaxed and timeless silhouette. Whether you’re heading out for a mountain getaway or curling up at home, this sweater will be your go-to companion for the chilly seasons.
SIZES: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 90 (101) 112 (124) 135 (146) 158 cm 36 (40-1/2) 45 (49-1/2) 54 (58-1/2) 63 inches.
SWEATER LENGTH: 53 (54) 56 (58) 59.5 (60) 64 cm 20-3/4 (21-1/4) 22 (23) 23-1/2 (23-3/4) 25-1/4 inches, measured from the top of the back.
GAUGE: 16 stitches x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stranded colorwork after blocking, worked in the round and flat, using 6.5 mm US 10-1/2 needles, and in stockinette stitch in the round and flat using 6 mm US 10 needles.
NEEDLES: 6.5 mm US 10-1/2, 6 mm US 10, 4.5 mm US 7, 4 mm US 6 Cable lengths: 30, 40, 80, or 100 cm 12, 16, 32, or 40 inches.
YARN: MC: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 balls, CC1: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 balls, CC2: 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 balls, CC3: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 balls
Using Isager Soft – 125 m per 50 g. The sample is shown in colors: 10, 28, 58, and E8S.
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers (locking stitch markers).
OTHER OPTIONS: Bulky or Aran weight yarn, blown yarn, two strands of unspun roving yarn, one strand of bulky mohair, or heavy DK weight yarn held double with mohair that meets the gauge.
YARDAGE: MC: 575 (615) 700 (740) 775 (850) 900 m, CC1: 150 (175) 200 (250) 275 (300) 325 m, CC2: 75 (85) 100 (125) 150 (175) 200 m, CC3: 75 (85) 95 (100) 115 (125) 145 m. If using multiple strands of yarn, the yardage applies to each strand.
SIZE GUIDE
The Whistler Circa 84 sweater is designed with approximately 15 cm 6 inches of positive ease, meaning it is 15 cm 6 inches larger than your bust circumference.
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 are intended to fit a bust circumference of 75 (86) 97 (109) 120 (131) 143 cm 30 (34) 39 (43-1/2) 48 (52-1/2) 57 inches, resulting in a finished circumference of 90 (101) 112 (124) 135 (146) 158 cm 36 (40-1/2) 45 (49-1/2) 54 (58-1/2) 63 inches.
If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up for a more oversized look.
The model in the photo is wearing a size 2, with an upper bust measurement of 81 cm 32 inches and a full bust measurement of 86 cm 34 inches, giving 15 cm 6 inches of positive ease.
SWEATER CONSTRUCTION EXPLANATION
The first step is to knit the back of the sweater. You will start by casting on the required number of stitches for the upper back, then work flat, incorporating short rows to create a trapezoidal shape. Once the back stitches are put on hold, you will pick up the stitches for the left and right shoulders and work a few short rows before making increases for the neckline. The two shoulders will then be joined flat. The front will also be worked flat. The final step of the yoke is to join the front and back.
The body will then be worked in the round, using colorwork, with a ribbed finish at the bottom. The neckline will be knit in the round with ribbing, and the sleeve stitches will be picked up along the armholes. The sleeves will be knit in the round in colorwork, with decreases and ribbing at the cuffs.
A COMPLETE TUTORIAL IS INCLUDED WITH THE PATTERN
DIFFICULTY:
Reading colorwork charts
Short rows
Sleeve decreases
6 rows of 3-color stranded colorwork
Picking up stitches