Sophie Sweater in Patons Smoothie DK - PBN0000-05358 - Downloadable PDF

Sophie & Beth Sweater in Patons Smoothie DK

What Is Being Made

The Sophie & Beth Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32–50 inches). This garment features a classic construction with separate front and back pieces, shaped shoulders, and a divided back neck opening. The actual bust measurement of the finished garment ranges from 119 cm to 157 cm (46¾ to 61¾ inches), offering a comfortable, relaxed fit across all five size options.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental sweater construction techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The garment is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, a foundational technique that creates a smooth, V-textured fabric. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing, including knit-two-together (K2tog) reductions that create tapered lines and define the garment's silhouette. The pattern includes structured shoulder shaping and a divided back neck, which requires working each side of the back neck separately to create proper fit and neckline definition. Pieces are cast off at specific stitch counts to establish clean edges and proper garment proportions.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st) – The primary stitch throughout the sweater body, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Knit (K) – Basic knit stitch used for structure and shaping
• Purl (P) – Used to begin sections and create stockinette stitch texture
• Knit Two Together (K2tog) – A right-leaning decrease used for shaping the garment silhouette
• Cast Off – Finishing technique used to secure stitches at shoulders and edges

Materials

Yarn: Patons Smoothie DK, a double-knit weight yarn. The pattern is photographed in colorway 01058 Teal. This yarn weight is ideal for creating garments with good drape and stitch definition at an intermediate pace.

Needles & Accessories: The pattern requires knitting needles appropriate for DK-weight yarn, along with stitch holders to manage stitches during the back neck shaping process.

Pattern Structure

The Sophie & Beth Sweater follows a multi-size format with five distinct size options. Each size includes specific stitch counts and measurements, allowing knitters to customize the garment to their preferred fit. The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions for shaping, including specific guidance for different sizes at key construction points such as shoulder decreases and back neck division.