This pattern will be downloaded from Ravelry for you. A printout will be posted to you and you will also receive a PDF of the pattern to your email inbox. If you prefer to purchase and download the pattern from Ravelry yourself you can find it here

Things that are simple and functional sometimes get a bad rap. They seem plain, and maybe even a little boring. But simple can be just what you need! The things we reach for and use everyday are often things that have stood the test of time. They are simple and functional and beautiful.

Pattern Info

Sizing
Newborn (3-6mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement:
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)“

Regular body length hem to underarm:
6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)“

Cropped body length hem to underarm:
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16)“

Fit and sample info: Simple sweater is designed for a neutral fit, with a few inches of positive or negative ease.

Yarn
Worsted / aran weight yarn:
Regular length: 200 (250, 300, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1550, 1750, 2000, 2200, 2400) yards 
Cropped length: 175 (225, 250, 350, 400, 450, 550, 600, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2150) yards

DK weight yarn:
Regular length: 275 (350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 850, 950, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1750, 2050, 2300, 2600, 2850, 3150) yards 
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1500, 1700, 1850, 2100, 2350, 2600, 2800) yards

Sock / sport weight yarn:
Regular length: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1700, 1900, 2150, 2450, 2750, 3100, 3350) yards 
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1550, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2800, 3000) yards

Gauge

Worsted / aran weight yarn: 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles. 
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles 
Sock / sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles

Worsted / aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm 
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm 
Sock / sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm 
(or as required to meet gauge)

0 to 2 yrs: 16” circular, and DPNs* in each size. 
4 to 10 yrs: 16”, 24” circulars, and DPNs* in each size. 
XS to XL: 16”, 32” circulars, and DPNs* in each size. 
XXL to 6XL: 16”, 32”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in larger size, 16”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in smaller size.

*Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.

Notions

Darning needle, stitch markers.

Helpful Tutorials

How to choose your sweater size
How to choose a sweater yarn