Capri Sweater in Erika Knight Studio Linen - Downloadable PDF

Capri Sweater by Erika Knight – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Capri Sweater is a design by Erika Knight, available as a downloadable PDF for personal knitting use. It is a wide-fitting, short-sleeved, cropped sweater worked in broad two-colour stripes, giving it a relaxed, summery aesthetic that is both modern and wearable. The generous silhouette and minimal shaping make this an ideal project for knitters at the beginner level, while the two-colour stripe detail adds visual interest without requiring complex colourwork techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a cropped pullover sweater with short sleeves, designed with a wide, relaxed fit. It is knitted in the round or flat (as directed in the full pattern) and features a straightforward construction suited to those building confidence in garment knitting. The cropped length and broad stripe pattern give it a contemporary, casual feel.

• Garment type: Cropped, wide-fit pullover sweater
• Sleeve style: Short sleeves
• Design detail: Broad two-colour horizontal stripes
• Fit: Oversized/wide fitting

Sizing and Measurements

The Capri Sweater is offered in five sizes, accommodating a wide range of body measurements:

• Small: Finished chest 124 cm / 49 in, length 45.5 cm / 18 in, sleeve length 13 cm / 5 in
• Medium: Finished chest 132 cm / 52 in, length 47.5 cm / 18¾ in, sleeve length 13 cm / 5 in
• Large: Finished chest 142 cm / 56 in, length 49.5 cm / 19½ in, sleeve length 15 cm / 6 in
• XL: Finished chest 150 cm / 59 in, length 51.5 cm / 20¼ in, sleeve length 15 cm / 6 in
• XXL: Finished chest 160 cm / 63 in, length 53.5 cm / 21 in, sleeve length 16 cm / 6½ in

The generous finished chest measurements across all sizes reflect the intentionally wide, oversized fit of this design, meaning knitters should select their size based on their preferred amount of positive ease.

Techniques Used

As a beginner-level knitting pattern, the Capri Sweater relies on fundamental garment construction techniques. The two-colour stripe design is achieved by alternating between two yarn colours (Colour A and Colour B) at regular intervals, which is an accessible introduction to working with multiple colours without requiring stranding or intarsia skills. Knitters will work with basic increases and decreases for shaping, and the pattern uses standard sweater construction methods including working the body and sleeves separately before seaming.

• Two-colour stripe knitting – alternating Colour A and Colour B in broad horizontal bands
• Increasing – using the m1 (make one stitch) technique
• Decreasing – using K2tog (knit two stitches together) and K2togtbl (knit two stitches together through the back loops)
• Seaming – finishing with a large-eyed, blunt-tipped sewing needle
• Tension/gauge management – working across two needle sizes to achieve the correct fabric

Stitches Used

The stitch vocabulary of the Capri Sweater is intentionally simple, making it well-suited to newer knitters who are progressing from scarves and accessories into garment making. The primary stitch used throughout is the knit stitch (K), and the pattern incorporates the following: