The Weekender Light Pattern by Drea Renee Knits

The Weekender Light by Drea Renee Knits is a drop shoulder sweater worn with positive ease.

Gauge: 24 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10 cm

Finished Measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 173, 183) cm; Intended to be worn with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number. Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 10”/25.5 cm positive ease.

Materials Used: Fingering Weight; 215 (245, 270, 300)(335, 370, 405)(435, 470, 500) g; 1182 (1347, 1485, 1650)(1843, 2035, 2228)(2393, 2585, 2750) yds; 1082 (1233, 1358, 1509)(1685, 1861, 2037)(2188, 2364, 2515) m

Needle Size: 

  • Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
  • Sleeve Fabric (Optional, if needed): US 5/3.75 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
  • Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs and collar

Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions

Skill Level: Intermediate