Goldleaf
sweater knitting pattern

This sweet, lightweight pullover in 14 sizes (XXS to 2X) and [3X to 9X], has multi-seasonal functionality, with a vintage vibe. Worked in the round from hem to neck, it features a knit/purl stitch pattern with openwork raglan detailing. Every part of this design has options, with two sleeve lengths and two neckline styles; the body length is easily adjusted to suit any preference.

Shown here in size S, crewneck version knit with Hemshaugh 2.0 Fingering, color Buckwheat and V-neck version with Camel + Silk Fingering, color Mirage. 

Suggested Yarns: 
Hemshaugh 2.0 Fingering, Camel + Silk Fingering, Cupid Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Jacob Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, The G.O.A.T Lace, Kent Lace, or any heavy lace/light fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement

Finished Size:
30.75(33.25, 36, 38.75, 41.25, 44, 46.75)[49.25, 53.25, 57.25, 61.25, 65.25, 69.25, 73.25] inches / 78(84.5, 91.5, 98.5, 105, 112, 118.5)[125, 135.5, 145.5, 155.5, 165.5, 176, 186] cm chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 0 to 4 inches / 0 to 10 cm of ease

Note: If working with a silky fiber, choose the size closest to actual chest circumference, even if the size has slight negative ease; for woolly fibers, choose the first size above the actual chest circumference, or the size above that for more ease.

Yarn requirements: 

• 3/4 sleeve v-neck: 880, 945(1015, 1095, 1140, 1250, 1325)[1400, 1520, 1650, 1780, 1930, 2085, 2210] yards / 805(865, 930, 1000, 1040, 1145, 1210)[1280, 1390, 1510, 1630, 1765, 1910, 2020] meters

• short sleeve crewneck: 735(795, 865, 940, 980, 1085, 1130)[1210, 1320, 1450, 1565, 1700, 1855, 1965] yards / 670(730, 790, 860, 895, 990, 1035)[1105, 1205, 1325, 1430, 1555, 1695, 1795] meters

 
Note: short sleeve option uses 145(150, 150, 155, 160, 165, 195)[190, 200, 200, 215, 230, 230, 245] yards / 133 (137, 137, 142, 146, 151, 178)[174, 183, 183, 197, 210, 210, 224] meters LESS yardage than 3/4 sleeve version

Gauge:
24 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch, knit flat on larger needles (washed and air-dried) 

22 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, knit flat on larger needles (washed and air-dried)

• Needles:
  size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle for body and sleeves (or size to obtain correct gauge)
• size 2US (2.75 mm) circular needle and DPNs for ribbed cuffs, hem, and neck finishes (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)

 
Notes: the required needle size may vary greatly for plant fibers vs. animal fibers; a variety of needle lengths may be required. Sleeves may be knit using any circular method.