Please note this is a KNITTING PATTERN ONLY. You will not receive a finished sweater. You will receive a downloadable PDF file (in English) that provides written instructions and some links to helpful video tutorials of techniques so you can knit this sweater yourself.
I designed Floof to be the fluffiest, funnest (you read that right!) most comfy addition to your hand-knit wardrobe. Imagine the fit of your favorite, not-too-oversized sweatshirt incorporated into a sweater that feels like it was created with cotton candy—that’s Floof! Knit with bulky yarn that is unbelievably airy, Floof knits up quickly and remains super lightweight yet still warm. And with the self-striping magic of the wool, you can feel confident about knitting away and starting another skein whenever you need to with no worries about planning ahead or having to match the end of one skein with the beginning of another—the yarn just does its thing, trust me! You’ll end up with alllll the rainbow goodness, minimal tails to weave in and the absolute floofiest new sweater ever!
Construction
This sweater is worked in the round seamlessly from the top down.
Sizes
Instructions for each size in this pattern are indicated throughout as follows: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10]. It is written for a body with a full chest circumference measuring 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 62, 66]”/76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) [137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5] cm, and is designed to be worn with approximately 3.75” to 4.25” (9.5 cm to 11 cm) of positive ease. The finished garment measurements include the recommended ease. See tables on page 2 to pick the best size for you based on your body measurements and desired garment ease.
*Please note that size 10, as outlined above, has not been tested for this pattern. I continue to welcome testers for this size and appreciate the extra time and work that goes into knitting it. If you are interested in testing or purchasing the pattern to knit size 10, please contact me at courtney@flynnknit.com and I will provide the pattern to you free of charge as I would for any tester.
Suggested Needles
US 10.5 (6.5 mm), or size needed to meet stockinette gauge: 16” (40 cm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) circular needles; and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
US 9 (5.5 mm), or size needed to meet ribbing gauge: 16” (40 cm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) circular needles; and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
Gauge
13 sts and 22 rnds (blocked) per 4” (10 cm) stockinette square using larger needles
17 sts and 20 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing unstretched using smaller needles
12 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing stretched using smaller needles
Yarn
Bulky yarn in your choice of a self-striping, variegated, tonal, speckled or solid colorway. If your gauge is different than what is called for in the pattern, yardage will vary. Substitute yarn yardage also may vary.
750 (825, 925, 1025, 1125, 1200) [1300, 1450, 1550, 1675] yds/ 686 (755, 846, 938, 1029, 1098) [1189, 1326, 1418, 1532] m
Sample Shown In
Cloud by Lang Yarns (90% Merino wool, 10% nylon), 284 yds (260 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colorway: 1077.0008
Recommended Yarn Substitution
The Meriwool by We Are Knitters (100% superwash Merino wool), 148 yds (136 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)
This yarn will result in a more dense and heavy fabric than Cloud, but the softness and overall look, especially when held together with a strand of mohair, definitely has that Floof factor.
Notions
Scissors
Scrap yarn or stitch-holder cords
Stitch markers, at least 3 unique, and some optional removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Feel free to sell small quantities of finished sweaters that are made using this pattern, but please give credit to flynnknit for the design. Please do not share, distribute or sell any part of the pattern itself. Please tag @flynnknit and use #floofpullover and #flynnknit on social media with any photos of your work created with this pattern. I’d love to see your progress photos and finished sweaters! I appreciate your support sooooo much!