Moonstruck Sweater

Moonstruck Sweater by Mrs Moon

What is Being Made

The Moonstruck Sweater is a loose and boxy knitted jumper designed with generous positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit. This top-down construction sweater is available in three sizes: XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL. The garment features a classic crew neck opening and long sleeves, with finished measurements ranging from 48cm to 57cm in length (back of neck to hem) and chest circumferences from 85cm to 113cm depending on size selection.

Design and Fit

The Moonstruck Sweater is intentionally designed with significant positive ease, creating a loose and boxy silhouette that provides comfort and modern styling. The sweater can be customized by adjusting the back length as desired, allowing knitters to personalize the finished garment to their preferences. Sleeve underarm measurements range from 32cm to 40cm across the size range.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater employs a top-down construction method, beginning with the neck opening and working downward to complete the body and sleeves. This technique allows for easy fit adjustments and eliminates the need for seaming. The pattern incorporates M1 (make one) increases, which are used strategically throughout the construction to shape the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The Moonstruck Sweater is worked using a combination of knitting techniques including ribbed sections at the neck and cuffs. The main body features pattern work that is worked over a tension of 9½ stitches and 11½ rows to 10cm (4 inches). The pattern construction involves careful stitch marker placement and the use of stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Mrs Moon Plump Superchunky in three colors - 3 (3, 4) skeins in colour A (shown in Blueberry Muffin), 3 (4, 5) skeins in colour B (shown in Darjeeling), and 1 (1, 2) skeins in colour C (shown in Bubblegum). The super chunky yarn weight creates a quick-knitting, textured finished garment.
• Needles: 12mm circular needles measuring at least 80cm for the main body, 12mm double-pointed needles or 40cm circular needles for sleeve construction, and 10mm circular needles or double-pointed needles for the neck ribbing and other ribbed sections
• Notions: Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction

Difficulty Level

The Moonstruck Sweater is rated as an intermediate knitting project. While the top-down construction method is accessible to many knitters, the pattern work and shaping techniques require some prior knitting experience and familiarity with techniques such as increases and working with multiple colors.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Mrs Moon, originally published in 2020 and marked for personal use only. The pattern provides detailed instructions for creating this modern, oversized sweater using the super chunky yarn weight and specified needle sizes.