What you'll need
| Width laid flat, in: | 18.5 | 20.5 | 22.5 | 24.5 | 26.5 |
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| Finished Length, in: | 23.5 | 23.75 | 24 | 24.25 | 24.5 |
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Product Description
DESCRIPTION
Squishy. Chunky. Oversized. Best lounging sweater? You know it. Welcome to the sweater that you’re going to live in all weekend long. With the added cushiness from the fisherman’s rib stitch, pair it with tights, moccasins and hot cocoa and a great book and you’re good to go. Why is it called the “Big Catch” sweater? Cause it’s FISHERMAN’S RIB and it’s the greatest oversized sweater “catch” of all time! Wink
Knit in the round, seamless
Intermediate You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, K1B, P1B, decrease, pick up stitches, work flat, work in the round, bind off
This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Big Catch Fisherman’s Rib sweaters created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude.
Big Catch Fisherman's Rib Sweater
What is Being Made
The Big Catch Fisherman's Rib Sweater is an oversized, chunky knit pullover designed for comfort and casual wear. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a squishy, cushioned garment ideal for lounging and weekend wear. The sweater is available in five sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and 2X-Large, accommodating a range of body types with its relaxed, oversized fit.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs the fisherman's rib stitch technique, which is worked flat on circular needles. Fisherman's rib is a textured knitting method that creates exceptional depth and cushioning by incorporating knit stitches through the back loop (K1B), producing a dense, spongy fabric. The technique involves alternating pattern rows to build the characteristic dimensional texture that gives this sweater its signature squishy quality.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches employed in this design are:
- Knit (K) – fundamental stitch forming the base structure
- Purl (P) – creates texture and pattern variation
- Knit Through Back Loop (K1B) – the key stitch that defines fisherman's rib, worked by inserting the needle through the back of the stitch rather than the front, creating the characteristic twisted, dimensional appearance
The fisherman's rib pattern is worked in multiples of 2 plus 1 stitch, with rows alternating between K1, *P1, K1* and P1, *K1B, P1* sequences to build the textured fabric.
Materials
The Big Catch Fisherman's Rib Sweater requires bulky weight yarn (category 5), with yardage requirements varying by size: 1097–1200 yards for sizes Small through Large, and 1355–1482 yards for Extra Large and 2X-Large. The pattern specifies Lion Brand yarn or another bulky yarn of equivalent weight and characteristics.
Needles and notions include:
- Size US 10.5/6.5mm circular needles, 32 inches (82 cm) long – for main body knitting
- Size US 10/6mm circular needles, 16 inches (40 cm) long – for ribbed sections or finishing
- One stitch marker designated as the beginning-of-round (BOR) marker
- One stitch marker in a contrasting color for pattern tracking
- Size M/N/9mm crochet hook – for finishing details or edge work
Gauge and Construction
The pattern is designed to achieve approximately 12 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches when worked in fisherman's rib on size US 10.5/6.5mm needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and the intended cushioned texture of the sweater.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Knitatude - Chantal |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yardage: 1200 - 1482 yds |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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