Cobalt Breeze Ribbed Oversized Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)
Cobalt Breeze Ribbed Oversized Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)
Embrace effortless style and cozy warmth with the Cobalt Breeze Ribbed Oversized Sweater. Featuring a rich ribbed texture, relaxed drop-shoulder silhouette, comfortable crew neck, and dynamic self-striping blue tones, this sweater is an absolute staple for cool weather layering.
Crafted with Ice Yarns Armondo, this pattern showcases how a multi-tonal self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you while offering plush softness, durability, and stitch clarity.
Materials Needed & Recommended Yarns
Primary Yarn:
- Multi-Color/Self-Striping Option: Ice Yarns Armondo (100% Premium Acrylic; 100g / 3.53oz, 200m / 218yds per ball) in Blue Shades.
- Solid Color Alternative (Acrylic): Ice Yarns Saver or Ice Yarns Favorite.
- Cotton Alternative: Ice Yarns Natural Cotton.
Yarn Category Link:
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Skein Requirement & Size Calculator
| Size | Bust Measurement (Inches / cm) | Skeins of Ice Yarns Armondo |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 28-30" / 71-76 cm | 4 Skeins (approx. 780 m) |
| S | 32-34" / 81-86 cm | 5 Skeins (approx. 900 m) |
| M | 36-38" / 91-96 cm | 5 Skeins (approx. 1000 m) |
| L | 40-42" / 101-106 cm | 6 Skeins (approx. 1150 m) |
| XL | 44-46" / 111-116 cm | 6 Skeins (approx. 1280 m) |
| 2XL | 48-50" / 121-126 cm | 7 Skeins (approx. 1400 m) |
| 3XL | 52-54" / 132-137 cm | 7 Skeins (approx. 1540 m) |
| 4XL | 56-58" / 142-147 cm | 8 Skeins (approx. 1680 m) |
| 5XL | 60-62" / 152-157 cm | 8 Skeins (approx. 1800 m) |
Tools & Pattern Specifications
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Knitting Needles:
- US 8 (5.0 mm) straight or circular needles (for main body).
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular needles (for crew neck collar and cuffs).
- Notions: Tapestry needle, Stitch holders or waste yarn, Stitch markers, Measuring tape, Scissors.
- Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) in 1x1 Ribbing Pattern using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles after light steam blocking.
Size Chart & Finished Measurements
Designed with approx. 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm) of relaxed positive ease.
| Measurement (Inches / cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Bust Circumference | 35" / 89cm | 39" / 99cm | 43" / 109cm | 47" / 119cm | 51" / 130cm | 55" / 140cm | 59" / 150cm | 63" / 160cm | 67" / 170cm |
| Total Length (Shoulder to Hem) | 21" / 53cm | 21.5" / 54.5cm | 22" / 56cm | 22.5" / 57cm | 23" / 58.5cm | 23.5" / 60cm | 24" / 61cm | 24.5" / 62cm | 25" / 63.5cm |
| Sleeve Length (Drop Shoulder to Cuff) | 17.5" / 44.5cm | 18" / 46cm | 18" / 46cm | 18.5" / 47cm | 18.5" / 47cm | 19" / 48cm | 19" / 48cm | 19.5" / 49.5cm | 19.5" / 49.5cm |
Glossary & Abbreviations (US Knitting Terms)
- CO: Cast On
- BO: Bind Off
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- RS: Right Side
- WS: Wrong Side
- K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit two slipped stitches together
Step-by-Step Written Pattern
1. Back Panel
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, CO 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136) sts.
Bottom Hem (1x1 Ribbing):
- Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
- Row 2 (WS): *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
- Repeat Rows 1–2 until ribbing measures 2.5" / 6.5 cm, ending with a WS row.
Main Body:
Switch to US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.
- Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
- Row 2 (WS): *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
- Continue in 1x1 Ribbing pattern until Back panel measures 21 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25)" / 53 (54.5, 56, 57, 58.5, 60, 61, 62, 63.5) cm from cast-on edge.
Shoulder & Neck Shaping:
- BO 20 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44) sts at beg of next 2 rows for shoulders.
- Place remaining 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) center neck sts on a stitch holder.
2. Front Panel
Work same as Back Panel until piece measures 3" / 7.5 cm less than Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.
Neck Shaping:
- Next Row (RS): Work across 26 (29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50) sts, turn, leave remaining sts on a holder.
- Work left side of neck in pattern, decreasing 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows. (20 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44) sts remaining).
- Work straight until Front matches Back length to shoulder. BO shoulder sts.
- Reattach yarn to right side of neck, slip center 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) sts onto a holder, and complete right side to match left side.
3. Sleeves (Make 2)
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, CO 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) sts.
- Work 1x1 Ribbing for 2.5" / 6.5 cm.
- Switch to US 8 (5.0 mm) needles and proceed in 1x1 Ribbing pattern, increasing 1 st at each end every 6th row 12 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) times. (60 (66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94) sts).
- Work straight until sleeve measures 17.5 (18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19, 19.5, 19.5)" / 44.5 (46, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48, 49.5, 49.5) cm.
- BO all sts loosely in pattern.
4. Crew Neck Collar & Assembly
- Sew shoulder seams using mattress stitch.
- Using US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular needles, pick up and knit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts from Back holder, pick up 12 sts down left front neck, 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) sts from Front holder, and 12 sts up right front neck. (76 (80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108) sts total).
- Work in K1, P1 ribbing in the round for 1.5" / 4 cm.
- BO loosely in pattern.
- Sew drop-shoulder sleeve seams and side seams.
Blocking & Finishing Protocol (100% Premium Acrylic)
To keep the rich elasticity of Ice Yarns Armondo while setting the stitches beautifully:
- Weave in Ends: Secure all ends neatly on the wrong side.
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Steam Blocking:
- Lay the assembled sweater flat on blocking boards.
- Hold a steam iron 1.5 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) ABOVE the fabric. Never press the iron directly onto the acrylic fibers.
- Direct steam across the ribbed texture to open up the yarn and enhance the drape. Leave to cool completely.
