Product Description
Morning Cuddle works perfectly from the top down with textured stitch. It starts with raglan increases and extra rows are added across the back section to finish the yoke shaping and create a higher back neck. The body is joined in the round and extra stitches are added to each underarm. The sleeves are then worked top down to the cuffs in pattern stitch and are slightly puffed. The finished pullover has cropped length so that you can lay it over dresses or high-waisted skirts and pants. If crops aren’t your style, please adjust body to your favorite length. This design is intended to be worn with 5-5,5” / 13-14 cm of positive ease. The sample pictured is a size XXS, worn with 5” of positive ease.
Yarn:
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (8 ply) 50 gr = 125 mt -137 yds held together with Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (10 ply) 25 gr = 140 mt - 153 yds
The pattern has been professionally graded to 7 sizes and tech edited
Morning Cuddle Oversized Pullover by Follipassioni
What is Being Made
The Morning Cuddle is an oversized pullover sweater designed by independent designer Follipassioni. This knitted garment features a cropped length silhouette, making it ideal for layering over dresses, high-waisted skirts, and pants. The design is available in seven sizes ranging from XXS to 2XL, with finished bust circumferences from 87 cm (34 ¼ inches) to 140 cm (55 inches). The pullover is intended to be worn with 5 to 5.5 inches (13 to 14 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Construction Technique
Morning Cuddle is constructed using a top-down raglan method, a popular approach in modern knitting that allows for easy fitting adjustments and seamless construction. The pattern begins at the neckline with raglan increases that shape the yoke. To create a higher back neckline, extra rows are strategically added across the back section during yoke shaping. Once the yoke is complete, the body is joined in the round and worked downward as a single piece. Additional stitches are incorporated at each underarm to provide comfortable armhole depth and ease of movement. The sleeves are worked top-down from the armhole to the cuffs, featuring a slightly puffed silhouette that adds visual interest and dimension to the finished garment.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Morning Cuddle incorporates textured stitch throughout the design, creating visual depth and interest in the finished fabric. The sleeves are worked in a pattern stitch that coordinates with the body's textured construction. This combination of stitches adds dimension while remaining beginner-friendly, as the pattern is designed for knitters of all skill levels.
Materials
This project is worked in chunky weight yarn, making it a quick and satisfying knit. The chunky yarn weight allows the textured stitches to stand out prominently and creates a cozy, substantial fabric suitable for an oversized pullover. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for chunky yarn, as specified in the full pattern instructions.
Skill Level and Customization
Morning Cuddle is rated as an easy, beginner-friendly knitting project, making it accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The top-down raglan method used in this design is particularly beginner-friendly because it allows for try-ons during the knitting process and makes length adjustments straightforward. The pattern notes that if the cropped length is not preferred, knitters can easily adjust the body length to their favorite measurement by adding or subtracting rows before binding off.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Pages: | 18 |
| Designer: | Follipassioni |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Italian |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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