Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern (Half Fisherman’s Rib)
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I wanted to share with you another free knitting pattern that has been somewhat inspired by the TV show Outlander.
Scroll down for the free pattern or you can purchase a printer-friendly ad-free PDF here.
Inspired By The Outlander Knits
If you have been watching the Outlander TV series, through all of the seasons, Claire and the other characters have been seen wearing an amazing selection of knits.
From Claire and Brianna’s cowls, wraps, shawls, and mittens to Roger and Brianna’s sweaters in seasons three and four.
You can see them wearing carefully curated pieces in mainly neutral tones, like brown, beige, navy, and grey.
This pattern is part of my Outlander collection, you can see the other Outlander patterns here. – Outlander Patterns {Beginner + Intermediate}
Visit the Outlander Pattern Collection Ebooks in my shop below:
A Sweater Perfect For The Cold Weather
This sweater is meant to be a thick and cozy knit, perfect for cold days, walking the dog, or running errands.
With a turtleneck, it will make you feel wrapped up and protected from the cold.
There are a few sizes to make too – from small to large.
You can also make it in a size up if you want it to be more oversized.
View more sweater patterns here – Sweaters + Cardigans
How To Knit The Half Fisherman’s Rib Stitch
This stitch pattern is similar to the 1 x 1 or 2 x 2 rib stitch but has a more defined texture.
This is a simple stitch to work, as you knit a one-row repeat stitch with a setup row.
This stitch definitely gives the sweater that extra warm and cozy look!
It is knit like this:
Cast on stitches in a multiple of 2 + 1.
- Row 1: (RS) Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2: (WS) K1, *P1, K1B, rep from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
- Rep Rows 1 and 2 for the pattern.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This jumper pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters or intermediate knitters.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- KFB knitting – How to make an increase
- How to knit two stitches together – K2tog
Video Tutorial
There is a video tutorial to show you how to K1B.
You can view this on my YouTube channel here.
Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern – Half Fisherman’s Rib
- Get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern HERE.
- Get the Shawls, Wraps + Cowls Ebook here.
- See ALL of the Outlander Pattern Ebooks here.
Notes
The sweater knits up quickly and the fisherman rib design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Copyright Info
- Please do not copy, sell, redistribute, or republish this pattern.
- If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
- You may sell items produced using this pattern.
- Do NOT use copyrighted photos for your product listing.
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Skill Level – Intermediate Level
Gauge
9 sts / 20 rows in 4×4 inches/10×10 cm/ in half fisherman’s rib.
Measurements
To fit bust circumference –
- cm – 86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112
- in – 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44
Garment measurement –
- cm – 95, 103, 108, 112, 116, 123
- in – 37.5, 40.5, 42.5, 44, 48.5
Length from shoulder –
- cm – 56, 58, 58, 60, 61, 61
- in – 22, 23, 23, 23.5, 24, 24
Sleeve seam –
- cm – 41, 42, 42, 42, 43, 43
- in – 16, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17, 17
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- Drops Eskimo Mix – 100% wool, 50g (1.8oz) / 50m (54 yards) colour brown 23.
- This yarn has been renamed Drops Snow by the yarn company Garn Studio.
- This is chunky wool – You could substitute it with The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters.
- Amount of yarn required (balls/skeins) – 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart) – Bulky 05/Chunky/12 Ply.
- Yarn Substitute List
Needles
- 6.5 mm (US 10.5) knitting needles
- 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles
- *You can use either straight needles or circular needles to knit flat.
Notions
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitches
- st, st – stockinette stitch
- patt – pattern
- rep – repeat
- beg – beginning
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- K1B – knit one below worked like this – insert right-hand needle into the stitch below stitch on the left-hand needle and knit it in the usual way, letting the stitch drop off the left-hand needle. (see the video in this post).
- mm – millimeters
- cm – centimeters
- in – inch(es)
- RS – right side
Pattern Instructions
Instructions for the larger sizes are given in () brackets, where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes.
It is a good idea to go through the pattern once you have selected your size and highlight all of the numbers given for that size.
This will make the pattern easier to follow in the size that you are making.
Back
Using 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles cast on 47, (51, 53, 55, 57, 61) sts
Rib row 1: P1, *K1, P1 rep from * to end.
Rib row 2: K1, *P1, K1 rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows for 3 inches, ending with rib row 2.
Change to 8mm (US 11) needles.
Work in fisherman’s rib as follows:
Row 1: (RS) Knit
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1B, rep from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
These last two rows form the pattern.
Continue in the pattern until the back piece measures: 13.5″, (14″, 14″, 14″, 14″, 14″) from the CO edge, ending on a WS row.
The length can be adjusted here if you want to make the sweater shorter or longer.
Shape The Armholes
Cast off in pattern, 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows: 39, (43, 45, 47, 49, 53) sts.
Work straight to 8.5″, (9″, 9″, 9.5″, 10″, 10″) from beg of the armhole shaping and ending on a WS row.
Shape The Shoulders
Cast off 6, (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows and 7, (8, 8, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of foll 2 rows.
Cut yarn and leave rem 13, (13, 15, 15, 17, 17) sts on a stitch holder.
Front
Work as given for the back – up to the completion of the armhole shaping; 39, (43, 45, 47, 49, 53) sts.
Work straight to 6.5″, (7″, 7″, 7″, 7.5″, 7.5″) from beg of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Next row: Pattern 16, (18, 18, 19, 19, 21) sts, turn and leave rem sts on a stitch holder.
Work on the first set of sts as follows:
* dec 1 st at neck edge on every row until 13, (15, 15, 16, 16, 18) sts remain.
Work straight until front measures same as back up to beg of shoulder shaping, ending at armhole edge.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 6, (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off *.
Return to sts on the stitch holder.
With RS facing, slip first 7, (7, 9, 9, 11, 11) sts onto a holder, join yarn to next st, and pattern to the end of the row.
Now work as given for the first side of the neck from * to *.
Sleeves
Using 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles cast on 23, (25, 25, 27, 29, 29) sts.
Work the 2 rib rows of the back for 3 inches ending with rib row 2.
Change to 8mm (US 11) needles.
Proceed in the pattern as given for the back (Fisherman’s rib) but inc 1 st at each end of the 3rd and every foll 4th row until there are 43, (45, 45, 47, 51, 51) sts.
Work straight to 16, (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17, 17) inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Place a marker at each end of the last row.
Pattern a further 1.5 inches ending with a WS row.
Cast off in rib.
Neckband
Join right shoulder seam.
With right side facing, join yarn to neck at left front shoulder and using 6.5 mm (US 10.5) needles, pick up and knit 8, (8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts down left side of front neck.
Knit the front neck sts from the holder.
Pick up and knit 8, (8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts up the right side of front neck, then K the back neck sts from holder (36, 36, 40, 44, 48, 48) sts.
1st, 2nd, 3rd sizes only – work 4.5″ – P1, K1 rib.
4th, 5th, 6th sizes only – work 4.5″ – K1, P1 rib.
All sizes – cast-off loosely in rib (use a larger needle size if needed / or do a stretchy bind off).
Making Up
Do not press and check the yarn label for washing instructions.
Mattress Stitch – How To Seam Knitting
Join left shoulder and neckband seam.
Set in sleeves, placing the straight side edges above markers to cast off sts at armholes.
Join side and sleeve seams.
Leave the neckband or you can fold it over and secure it by slip stitching into position if you want it to be turned over.
The neck can be left as a funnel neck or folded over and seamed as a crew neck.
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