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Vilja One Size Sweater — PDF Knitting Pattern #301
4.8 · 1,150+ reviews on EtsyA relaxed one-size sweater with a V-neck and grown-on sleeves, knitted in garter stitch in just two pieces. Chunky Scandi Cotton XL on 7 mm needles, written for beginners. Bust 124 cm. Instant PDF download in English and Swedish.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Sizes
- One size
- Finished size
- bust 124 cm, length 60 cm
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About this pattern
Vilja is the pattern I give to anyone who has never knitted a sweater. There are only two pieces, and each one is garter stitch from start to finish – no purling, and no shaping beyond the sleeves and the V at the front. The sleeves grow out of the body as you knit, so there is nothing to set in: you sew the shoulders and the sides, and crochet one row around the neck and cuffs to finish. It is one size and cut generously, so it falls loose and easy whether you wear it over a dress or with wide trousers.
Good to know
- Construction – back and front are knitted flat in garter stitch, with the sleeves cast on at the sides as you go. Sew the shoulders, sides and underarms, then crochet one row of double crochet (US single crochet) around the neck and sleeves.
- You will also need – 7 mm needles and an 8 mm crochet hook. The pattern is written for Scandi Cotton XL (200 g ≈ 240 m): 3 balls, approx. 720 m. Using another yarn? Any chunky cotton that knits to 13 sts × 20 rows over 10 cm in garter stitch.
- In the download – a 7-page PDF with the pattern in English and Swedish, the Scandi Cotton XL colour card and a guide to tension squares and basic stitches.
Happy Knitting!
Anette
Sizes, measurements & yarn
| Size | Finished bust | Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| One size | 124 cm, length 60 cm | 3 balls |
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© Anette Eriksson. This pattern is for your own use and may not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed in any form. You are welcome to sell finished items you have made, as long as you credit Anette Eriksson as the designer. For other commercial use, please get in touch at anette@anetteeriksson.com
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Designed by Anette Eriksson
I believe making something with your hands changes the way you feel. In a world that constantly asks us to go faster, slow craft gives us permission to pause, create and enjoy the process. Through timeless Scandinavian design, beautiful fibres and thoughtful patterns, I hope to help others discover the calm and joy that making can bring.
Happy Knitting! / Anette