Hi all!
This post includes everything you need to know about the Bayview Sweater, a size-inclusive knitting pattern for an oversized, slouchy sweater (worked up one of my favourite yarns ever).
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About
The Bayview Sweater is a light and airy pullover with oversized sleeves and a relaxed fit. Featuring a drop-shoulder construction and statement ribbing on the sleeve cuffs, hem, and neckline, the charmingly playful Bayview Sweater is destined to become your next closet staple. Knit with a bulky weight, blown yarn, this seemingly-weightless pullover knits up in no time and feels light as a feather, adding a touch of texture to your cold-weather layering without overheating you. The breathability of Knit Picks Wonderfluff makes the Bayview Sweater the perfect layering piece to sport year-round, suitable for the coldest winter days or cool summer nights. The wide sleeves and relaxed fit of the body create a casual silhouette, while a few simple short rows improve the fit for a more polished look.
Pair it effortlessly with jeans or try styling over a white collared shirt for a business-casual look.
Sizing: This sweater is written in eleven sizes as follows: {XXXS, XXS, XS} (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] to fit bust sizes 20-62″ (51-157cm).
Getting Started: Knowing Your Measurements
This pattern is graded using the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) standards to determine sizing. The CYC is the industry standard when it comes to knit and crochet sizing. While you will be able to produce a beautiful sweater by following the written patterns, I also like to include customization tips throughout each pattern so that you can adjust based on your unique body measurements; for example, shortening or lengthening a sleeve, or adjusting for a larger upper arm than written for your size. This way, you can modify the pattern with confidence, if needed. For example, when making garments for myself, I usually need to shorten tops or sweaters because I have a short torso. My hips also fall under a different size than my bust. Not everyone fits perfectly into these sizing standards; they are simply averages, not set-in-stone numbers.
Understanding how your body deviates from the CYC standard measurements gives you the ability to tailor a sweater to perfectly fit you, rather than feel disappointed that your body doesn’t fit into the sizing standards. I recommend that you measure the largest part of your bust and then refer to the CYC website (click here) to find out which size you would fall under. Then, look at the other measurements that are included for your size, and see which of these measurements deviate from your actual body measurements. Knowledge is power, and once you understand how your body deviates from the CYC standards, you will be able to anticipate this deviation and assume it translates through most patterns. For example, if your upper arm circumference is slightly larger than the CYC sizing chart reads, then you can expect you may have to ignore a few decrease rows when working the sleeves of your next sweater, or even follow the sleeve instructions for the next size up, if possible.
Bayview Sweater: Sizing Information
This screen shot is straight from the pattern PDF.
Materials
Yarn: Bulky—Knit Picks Wonderfluff in Hare Heather (beige full-length version) and Kumquat Heather (orange cropped version – unfortunately discontinued)
- 70% baby alpaca; 7% Merino, 23% Nylon
- 142 yds [129 m] per 1.7 oz [50 g] ball
- Find this yarn on knitpicks.com, crochet.com, or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
Similar Yarn Substitutes: Drops Air, Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette, Hobbii Divina
Substitute Wonderfluff with a similar bulky weight, category #5 yarn, or heavy worsted/aran weight, category #4 yarn with a chainette style, blown construction. This particular yarn is very light and airy due to the nature of this construction. For a finished sweater with a drape similar to the one shown, choose a yarn with similar properties, being mindful of the weight and yardage per skein.
Yardage (full-length like beige sample shown): {6, 6, 6} (7, 8, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12, 13] balls of Wonderfluff
- {650, 750, 825} (875, 1000, 1100, 1200) [1300, 1450, 1600, 1750] yds
- {595, 686, 755} (800, 915, 1006, 1097) [1189, 1326, 1463, 1600] m
- full-length version measures {12, 12.5, 13} (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15) [16, 17, 18, 19]” or {30, 32, 33} (34, 36, 37, 38) [41, 43, 46, 48] cm from the cast-on edge before splitting for the sleeves
Yardage (cropped like orange sample shown): {4, 5, 5} (6, 6, 7, 7) [8, 9, 9, 10] balls of Wonderfluff
- {525, 575, 650} (725, 775, 875, 950) [1050, 1150, 1275, 1375] yds
- {481, 526, 595} (663, 709, 801, 869) [961, 1052, 1166, 1258] m
- cropped version measures {8, 8.5, 9} (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11) [11.5, 12, 13, 14]” or {20, 22, 23} (24, 25, 27, 28) [29, 30, 33, 36] cm from cast-on edge before splitting for the sleeves
Needles Required:
Main Gauge Needle – Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge with the following recommended cord lengths:
- 24” or 32” (60-82 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for majority of sleeves
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the lower sleeve
Ribbing Needle – Size U.S. 10 ½ (6.5 mm) or size that is 1.5 mm smaller than main gauge needle, with the recommended cord lengths
- 24” (60 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for neckline ribbing
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the sleeve cuffs
Notions: Tapestry needle, 4 locking stitch markers, scrap yarn for placing work on hold, an additional needle (of similar size) for 3 needle bind-off
Construction
The body of the Bayview sweater is worked from the bottom-up in the round until reaching your desired length to the underarms. Next, you will split your work into four quadrants: the front, the right underarm, the back, and the left underarm. You will knit the front panel flat while the rest of your work is put on hold, and then knit the back panel. You will connect your panels at each shoulder using the three-needle bind-off before working the neckline ribbing. Lastly, you will pick up stitches to knit the sleeves.
Yarn Substitutions
The yarn used in my sample is a 70% baby alpaca, 7% merino, 23% nylon blend with a blown construction. When choosing your yarn, choose a similar yarn with a blown construction as this is what makes this sweater so light and airy. Blown alpaca yarns also have a halo around the stitches, similar to the look of mohair, giving your knit fabric an overall haze.
Other yarns that work well in this pattern in place of Knit Picks Wonderfluff:
Tester Photos
Each size has been tested to ensure all sizes are satisfied with the pattern and fit! Below you can see photos from the testing process to see how the sweater looks on different bodies with different modifications made using a variety of yarns! Thank you so much to all the testers who helped me to make this pattern as clear and easy-to-follow as possible! They all used their own time and resources to knit up a sample sweater for me, and it is much appreciated! xx
#BayviewSweater
I hope you loved this sweater pattern and I can’t wait to see the colors you choose for yourself! If you end up making one, please tag me on Instagram @knitsnknotswpg and use the hashtag #BayviewSweater because I’d love to see it! If you’d like your finished sweater to be featured here in this blog post, email me your photos @ knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll add them in here 🙂
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Shop Knit Picks Wonderfluff yarn here.
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Janine
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