Pastel Cloud V-Neck Chenille Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Wrap yourself in pure comfort with the Pastel Cloud V-Neck Chenille Sweater! Crafted with velvety soft microfiber yarn, this cozy pullover features a classic drop-shoulder fit, a flattering ribbed V-neckline, and effortless self-striping pastel colors.

The plush texture of the chenille fabric paired with simple stockinette stitching makes this a quick, satisfying knit that feels as light and soft as a cloud!

🧶 Materials Needed & Recommended Yarns

To achieve the plush velvet drape, vibrant self-striping effect, and cozy feel shown in our sample, we recommend using our official microfiber chenille yarn:

1. Featured Pattern Yarn:

• Product Link: Ice Yarns Chenille Splash
• Fiber Content: 100% MicroFiber
• Yarn Weight: 4 Medium: Worsted, Afghan, Aran
• Ball Weight & Length: 150g (5.29 oz) / 260m (284.34 yds) per ball
• Package Content: 2 Balls per package (1 package [2 balls] is enough for S/M; 2 packages [3-4 balls] for L/XL)
• 2. Alternative Yarn Choices:
• For solid velvety shades, explore our Single & Plain Yarns Collection.
• Browse all options in Category 4 - Medium / Worsted Yarns.

Tools & Pattern Details:

• Needles: 5.0 mm (US 8) circular or straight needles (and 4.5 mm / US 7 for ribbing).
• Gauge: 15 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4") in Stockinette Stitch using 5.0 mm needles with Ice Yarns Chenille Splash.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tape measure.
• Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate
• Sizes: Small/Medium (Large/X-Large in parentheses)

📖 Abbreviations (US Knitting Terms)

• K: knit
• P: purl
• st(s): stitch(es)
• row(s): row(s)
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
• SSK: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• S2KP: slip 2 sts together as if to k2tog, K1, pass 2 slipped sts over (centered double decrease for V-neck)
• St st: stockinette stitch (knit RS rows, purl WS rows)

📖 Step-by-Step Written Pattern

1. Back Panel

Using 4.5 mm needles, cast on 76 (88) sts.

• Ribbing Rows 1–10: K1, P1 repeat across for 1x1 bottom ribbing (approx. 2 inches / 5 cm).
• Switch to 5.0 mm needles:
• Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Continue in St st until back panel measures 21 (23) inches / 53 (58) cm from cast-on edge, ending on a WS row.

Shape Shoulders & Back Neck:

• Knit 24 (28) sts, join second ball of yarn and bind off center 28 (32) sts for back neck, knit remaining 24 (28) sts.
• Work 2 more rows in St st on both sides simultaneously. Bind off shoulder sts loosely.

2. Front Panel & V-Neck Shaping

Work bottom ribbing and main body same as Back Panel until piece measures 13 (14) inches / 33 (35) cm from cast-on edge, ending on a WS row.

Separate for V-Neck:

• Next Row (RS): Knit 38 (44) sts, turn and place remaining 38 (44) sts on holder to work Left Front first.

Left Front V-Neck Decreases:

• Decrease Row (RS): Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
• Next Row (WS): Purl all sts.
• Repeat these 2 rows every RS row 13 (15) times total. (24 [28] shoulder sts remain).
• Continue straight in St st until Front measures same length as Back to shoulder. Bind off.

Right Front V-Neck Decreases:

• Rejoin yarn at center V-point on RS for remaining 38 (44) sts.
• Decrease Row (RS): K1, SSK, knit to end of row.
• Next Row (WS): Purl all sts.
• Repeat these 2 rows every RS row 13 (15) times total. (24 [28] shoulder sts remain).
• Continue straight until Front matches Back length. Bind off.

3. Sleeves (Make 2)

Using 4.5 mm needles, cast on 34 (38) sts.

• Ribbing Rows 1–12: K1, P1 repeat across for 1x1 cuff ribbing.
• Switch to 5.0 mm needles:
• Increase Row (RS): K2, M1, K3 repeat across to last 2 sts, K2. (approx. 44 [50] sts).
• Continue in St st, increasing 1 st at each end every 8th row 8 times. (60 [66] sts).
• Work straight until sleeve measures 18 (19) inches / 45 (48) cm from cast-on edge. Bind off loosely.

4. V-Neck Ribbed Band

1. Seam front and back shoulders together using mattress stitch.

2. Using 4.5 mm circular needles (or long straights), pick up and knit sts along neck edge as follows:

3. Pick up 36 (40) sts down Right V-neck.

4. Place marker at bottom V-point, pick up 1 st at center point.
5. Pick up 36 (40) sts up Left V-neck.
6. Pick up 28 (32) sts across Back neck. (101 [113] sts total).
7. Rnd 1 (1x1 Ribbing): K1, P1 around to 1 st before center V-marker, work S2KP (centered double decrease), continue K1, P1 to end.

• Repeat Rnd 1 for 5 rounds total to create a crisp mitered V-neck collar.
• Bind off loosely in pattern.

5. Assembly

1. Lay sweater flat and pin sleeve tops centered over shoulder seams.
2. Seam sleeve tops straight across the drop-shoulder edges.
3. Seam side body seams and sleeve seams down to the cuffs.
4. Weave in all ends carefully on the inside of the chenille fabric.