If you’re on the hunt for a cozy high-neck sweater with a simple design but a touch of sparkle here and there, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re sharing a pattern to create just that kind of sweater. We think it’s perfect for wearing during the upcoming Christmas holidays, or simply as a standout piece for any day when you feel like being the center of attention—because with this sweater, you’ll definitely catch everyone’s eye!
The yarn we’ve chosen for this pattern is Marilyn, and the name is no coincidence. It’s dedicated to Marilyn Monroe, the symbol of blonde femininity, subtle irony, and eternal sparkle. Just like our yarn, which you see here in the Hazelnut color but is available in many other shades in our store. Marilyn is made with 95% merino wool and can also be used for hand weaving.
For a successful sweater, be sure to use Marilyn yarn.
So, grab your needles and let’s get started!
MATERIALS
Marilyn yarn col. Hazelnut 640 g / 22.6 oz
Knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE – STOCKINETTE STITCH
10 cm x 10 cm / 4" x 4"
14 stitches and 19.5 rows
STITCHES USED
Knit
Purl
Twisted knit:
knit the stitch through the back loop of the underlying stitch.
Rib 2/2:
alternate 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches on both the front and back of the work.
Stockinette stitch:
row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Knit increase:
lift the yarn between the current stitch and the next one and knit 1 twisted knit.
Simple slip stitch:
slip 1 stitch to the right needle without working it, knit the next stitch from the left needle, and with the left needle tip, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch.
Double slip stitch:
slip 1 stitch to the right needle without working it, knit the next 2 stitches together from the left needle, and with the left needle tip, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitches.
SIZES
Instructions are for size S (M, L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR SIZE S (M, L)
Bust Circumference: 106 (113, 119) cm / 41.7" (44.5", 47")
Total Height (excluding neck): 52 (54, 56) cm / 20.5" (21.3", 22")
Height from Underarm: 30 cm / 11.8"
Neck Opening: 20 (22, 22) cm / 8" (8.7", 8.7")
Total Sleeve Length: 64 (64, 65) cm / 25.2" (25.2", 25.6")
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
PROCEDURE
The sweater is worked flat and consists of 4 pieces: the back, the front, and the sleeves. The collar is worked separately after sewing 3 of the 4 raglan seams.
Using knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US, cast on 74 (78, 82) stitches.
Row 1: 2 purl stitches, repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) to the end of the row
row 2: 2 knit stitches, repeat (2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) to the end of the row.
Rows 1 and 2 set up the 2/2 ribbing for the border; repeat these rows for an additional 8 times, reaching row 18, which is 9 cm / 3.5". Now continue in stockinette stitch for 40 rows, reaching row 58, which is 30 cm / 15.7".
Row 59: Bind off the first 3 stitches for the armhole, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, bind off the last 3 stitches for the armhole
row 60: Purl the stitches
row 61: Knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple slip stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 62: Purl the stitches.
Rows 61 and 62 set up the stockinette stitch with decreases at the sides for the raglan; repeat these rows for an additional 19 (20, 22) times, then continue in stockinette stitch without decreases for an additional 0 (2, 2) rows, reaching row 100 (104, 108), which is 52 (54, 56) cm / 20.5" (21.3", 22"), with 28 (30, 30) stitches on the needle.
Bind off the work.
Using knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US, cast on 74 (78, 82) stitches.
Row 1: 2 knit stitches, repeat (2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) to the end of the row
row 2: 2 purl stitches, repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) to the end of the row.
Rows 1 and 2 set up the 2/2 ribbing for the border; repeat these rows for an additional 8 times, reaching row 18, which is 9 cm / 3.5". Now continue in stockinette stitch for 40 rows, reaching row 58, which is 30 cm / 15.7".
Row 59: Bind off the first 3 stitches for the armhole, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, bind off the last 3 stitches for the armhole
row 60: Purl the stitches
row 61: Knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple slip stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 62: Purl the stitches.
Rows 61 and 62 set up the stockinette stitch with decreases at the sides for the raglan; repeat these rows for an additional 15 (17, 19) times, reaching row 92 (96, 100), which is 48 (50, 52) cm / 18.9" (19.7", 20.5"), with 36 stitches on the needle.
Row 93 (97, 101): Knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch for the armhole by working a simple slip stitch over the next 2 stitches, knit 5 (3, 3) stitches, bind off the 20 (24, 24) central stitches for the neck opening, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the armhole by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 94 (98, 102): Purl the remaining stitches on the second side. Now continue only on this second side, leaving the stitches of the first side on a stitch holder: the instructions continue separately for size S and sizes (M, L).
Size S
Row 95: Bind off 1 stitch for the neck opening, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the armhole by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 96: Purl the stitches
row 97: Bind off 1 stitch for the neck opening, knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch for the armhole by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 98: Purl the stitches
row 99: Bind off 1 stitch, knit the remaining 2 stitches
row 100: Knit 2 stitches together.
Bind off the work.
Size (M, L)
Row (99, 103): Bind off 1 stitch for the neck opening, knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch for the armhole by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row (100, 104): Purl the stitches
row (101, 105): Bind off 1 stitch, knit the remaining 2 stitches
row (102, 106): Purl the 2 stitches
row (103, 107): Knit the 2 stitches
row (104, 108): Knit 2 stitches together.
Bind off the work.
Resume work on the stitches of the first side and knit as for the second side but in reverse.
Start with the right sleeve.
Using knitting needles n° 7 EU / 10½ US, cast on 34 (38, 38) stitches.
Row 1: 2 knit stitches, repeat (2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) to the end of the row
row 2: 2 purl stitches, repeat (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches) to the end of the row.
Rows 1 and 2 set up the 2/2 ribbing for the border; repeat these rows for an additional 15 times, reaching row 32, which is 16 cm / 6.3".
Row 33: Knit 1 stitch, repeat (4 knit stitches, 1 yarn over knit) to the last stitch, knit the last stitch
row 34: Purl the stitches
row 35: Knit the stitches
row 36: Purl the stitches
row 37: Knit 1 stitch, 1 yarn over knit, continue knitting until the last stitch, 1 yarn over knit, knit the last stitch
row 38: Purl the stitches
rows 39 and 41: Knit the stitches
rows 40 and 42: Purl the stitches
row 43: Knit 1 stitch, 1 yarn over knit, continue knitting until the last stitch, 1 yarn over knit, knit the last stitch
row 44: Purl the stitches.
Rows 35 to 44 set up the stockinette stitch with increases at the sides; repeat these rows for an additional 3 times, then work one more time the rows from 35 to 42 (from 35 to 38, from 37 to 38): reach row 82 (78, 76), which is 42 (40, 39) cm / 16.5" (16", 15.4"), with 60 (65, 65) stitches on the needle.
Row 83 (79, 77): Bind off the first 3 stitches for the armhole, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, bind off the last 3 stitches for the armhole
row 84 (80, 78): Purl the stitches
row 85 (81, 79): Knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch by working a simple slip stitch over the next 2 stitches, continue knitting until the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together over the next 2 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 86 (82, 80): Purl the stitches.
Rows 85 (81, 79) and 86 (82, 80) set up the stockinette stitch with decreases at the sides for the raglan; repeat these rows for an additional 17 (19, 23) times, reaching row 120 (120, 126) with 18 (19, 11) stitches on the needle. Bind off the work for size L. For sizes S (M), continue with the next 4 rows.
Sizes S (M)
Row 121: Knit 1 stitch, decrease 2 stitches by working a double slip stitch over the next 3 stitches, continue knitting until the last 4 stitches, decrease 2 stitches by knitting 3 stitches together over the next 3 stitches, knit the last stitch
row 122: Purl the stitches
row 123: Knit as row 121
row 124: Purl the stitches.
Bind off the work.
Make the left sleeve as described for the right sleeve.
Sew 3 of the 4 raglan seams (leave one open at the front). For the collar, using needles size 7 EU / 10½ US, pick up stitches around the front neckline, the top of one sleeve, the back neckline, and the top of the other sleeve: the final number of stitches should be a multiple of 4. Work in 2/2 ribbing for 44 rows or until the desired height is reached, then bind off the work. Sew the collar and the open raglan seam. Bind off the armholes and sides.
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