So Easy Sweater in Caron Simply Soft Collection - Downloadable PDF

So Easy Sweater in Caron Simply Soft — Pattern Summary

The So Easy Sweater is a classic, relaxed-fit pullover sweater designed by Marilyn Losee and published by Caron. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern is aimed squarely at beginner knitters who want a satisfying, wearable project without complex techniques. The finished garment is a warm, hip, and stylish sweater suitable for everyday wear, worked in a single straightforward stitch from cast-on to bind-off.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater with a shaped back, front, and armholes, plus a defined neckline. The sweater is worked in separate pieces — back and front — which are then seamed together. It is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, with finished bust measurements spanning from 38 inches (Small) up to 54 inches (2XL), and finished lengths ranging from 20 inches to 24 inches depending on size. The five sizes offered are S, M, L, XL, and 2XL, making this an inclusive pattern for a broad range of knitters.

Techniques Used

• Casting on — the foundation row is established using a standard cast-on method, with stitch counts varying by size (66 to 94 stitches for the back)
• Working even in pattern — large sections of the body are worked straight without shaping, making this ideal for building knitting confidence
• Armhole shaping — stitches are bound off at the beginning of two consecutive rows to create the armhole opening
• Neck shaping — a gradual decrease sequence shapes both sides of the back and front neckline, creating a neat, fitted collar area
• Decreasing with k2tog — the knit two together decrease is used throughout the neck shaping to reduce stitch counts smoothly on the right side of the fabric
• Holding stitches — stitches are placed on a holder while one side of the neck is worked, then returned to the needle to complete the second side
• Binding off — used at armholes, the center back neck, and final shoulder edges
• Seaming — the finished pieces are joined together to complete the sweater

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch — the only stitch pattern used throughout the entire sweater; worked by knitting every row on both right side and wrong side. Garter stitch creates a squishy, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges and excellent drape, and because there is no need to purl, it is one of the most beginner-friendly textures in knitting. The consistent use of garter stitch from hem to shoulder is precisely what earns this design its name — the So Easy Sweater.
• k2tog (Knit Two Together) — a basic right-leaning decrease used during neck shaping

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for Caron Simply Soft yarn, a smooth, worsted weight acrylic yarn available in 170 g / 6 oz skeins with approximately 288 m / 315 yards per skein. The colorway specified in the pattern is Pagoda (0014). Skein requirements range from 3 skeins (S/M) up to 5 skeins (2XL), making this an economical project. Caron Simply Soft is well regarded for its soft hand and easy-care properties, making the finished sweater practical as well as comfortable to wear.

The recommended needles are size 10½ straight needles (6.5 mm). The pattern gauge is 14 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Garter Stitch. As with any garment project, swatching to match gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure accurate sizing.

Who This Pattern Is For

Because the So Easy Sweater relies entirely on garter stitch and uses only a handful of basic techniques — casting on, binding off,