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Monster Sweater
by Rebecca Griffiths @Knitstitchrepeat

Difficulty level: Confident beginner- intermediate knitter

Time to make: 20 hours- 30 hours
For pattern enquires or pattern help: Becknitstitchrepeat@gmail.com
My instagram handle: @knitstitchrepeat

Oh my goodness!! HEY!! I am so happy you are here! Thank you from the bottom of
my heart for buying this pattern, I really hope you love it! <3

This fun and squishy beauty is knitted in the round from the waistband up!
There is the option for a ribbed waistband or the turned up garter stitch waistband
shown in picture above.
The Monster Sweater is then separated for the front and back panels, we then go
on to do some flat stocking stitch. Then we have some neckline shaping. We pick up
stitches around the arm holes for the ICONIC HUGE SLEEVES, knit those bad boys
up and bind them off. We finish off the sweater by picking up stitches along the
neckline for the neckline ribbing.
The Monster Sweater is totally seamless, apart from the shoulder stitch 3 needle
bind off which means more knitting, less seaming YAY! Weaving in ends is an option,
not a must.

☺ Please do read the whole pattern before getting started to save any
frogging! And I would advise you to knit up your tension gauge before you start also
(sometimes I don’t, but you SHOULD…)
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Gauge
Knitted flat in stocking stitch, with 12mm needles:
10 stitches = 14.5 cm
10 rows= 9.5 cm

Sizes
XS, S, M, L, (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
This is how instructions for the sizes will be shown in the pattern

Size XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Bust 28-30 inch 32-34 36-38 inch 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 inch
inch inch inch inch inch

Bust of 92.8cm/36. 101.5cm/ 113cm/44.5 121.8cm 133.4cm 142cm/5 153.7cm 162.4cm/6

Sweate 5 inches 40 inches inches / 48 / 52.5 6 inches / 60.5 4 inches
r inches inches inches
UK 4-6 8-10 12 14-16 18 20-22 24 26-28
Size
US 0-2 4-6 8 10-12 14 16-18 20 22-24
Size
Length 41.8cm/ 43.7cm/ 47.5cm/ 51.3cm/ 55cm/ 59cm/ 23 61cm/ 62.7cm/
16.4 inches 17.2 18.7 inches 20 21.6 inches 24 24.6
inches inches/ inches inches inches

This garment will have around 15.2cm- 20.3cm/ 6-8 inches of positive ease. This
means that the jumper will be roomy! If you fancy a more fitted look, please go down
a size!
This sweater is super customizable length wise. Remember that the length and bust
of the sweater shown in this table will only be achieved with the correct gauge and if
you do not customize the pattern.
I shall add instructions on how to make your sweater longer or shorter in the pattern!

Pictured below: The Monster Sweater knitted up with Wool and the
Gang’s Crazy Sexy Wool in Lipstick Red and Pink Lemonade!
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Materials Yarn!
Needles: Double knitting yarn
Size 10mm & 12mm circular needles 5 strands of any double knitting
with an 80cm cord or longer and a yarn held together
shorter cord for the neckline ribbing. A stash of double knitting yarn
Or you can use the magic loop method the sort of yarn that recommends that
Note: Please use whatever size you use 4mm needles
needles needed to get correct gauge Any super bulky yarns for example:
10mm double pointed needles Crazy Sexy Wool by Wool and The
incase you want to use this method for Gang
the sleeve cuffs or the neckline ribbing Rasta by Malabrigo
10mm crochet hook for picking up Feel free to come up with your very
stitches if this is your preferred method own colour combination that gets
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends you the correct gauge
Visit @thediscreteunicorn on
Markers & Stitch Holders: instagram and she will hook you up
Beginning of round stitch marker with the yarn!
Stitch holder/scrap yarn to hold back
panel stitches

Yarn amounts
Because this pattern is a stash buster and different types of yarn can be heavier than
others (eg. cotton is heavier than merino) it is quite tricky to get an approximate yarn
amount for this pattern...
If using Crazy Sexy Wool you will need 5-9 balls of 200grams
If using Double Knitting yarn held together you will need 700grams- 1600 grams

The Colour Technique

If you would like to get a similar colour
effect to the jumper pictured on the
cover page of this pattern: Hold 5
strands of dk yarn together and swap
colours when yarn runs out or when
you fancy
Use as many colours as you wish- the
more the merrier!

This colour technique was hugely

inspired by Charlie at @theknitedit-
find them here
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheKnit
Edit
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Video Tutorials Picking up stitches with a crochet

hook: for all ribbed sections, if this is
your preferred method
Long tail cast on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX
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Video from Elizabeth Smith Knits
Video from Sheep & Stitch
Magic loop technique: For the wrist
Binding off
band cuffs if you opt for this technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m
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Video from The Blue Mouse Knits
VeryPink Knits
Tubular bind off for Neckline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN
For sewing up shoulder seams if
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you don’t opt for 3 needle bind off:
VeryPink Knits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob
uZwHlmDCI
1x1 Rib:
Video from Knitting Alexis Winslow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yko
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3 Needle Bind Off
Video from Wool and The Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph
93jWSzTa0
Joining in the round
Video from VeryPink Knits
https://youtu.be/S-Wbay5fROg?t=89
Video from Designs by Phanessa
K2tog
Using DPNS for working in the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx8
round: if this is your preferred method
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssu
P2tog
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3
VeryPink Knits
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Videos from Blue Mouse Knits
Picking up stitches
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUw9m
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Abbreviations/ Techniques Cast on - CO Long tail cast on

Video tutorials below Knitting in the round Knitting in
K Knit circles with circular needles
P Purl Knitting flat Knitting backwards and
K2tog Knit two stitches together forwards
P2tog Purl two stitches together Place stitch marker Place your stitch
Stocking Stitch Alternating rows of marker at this point
knit and purl stitches when knitted flat, BOR Beginning of round
but just knitting knit stitches when BO Bind off
knitting in the round BO knit wise Bind off on a knit row
1x1 rib Knit one stitch, purl one stitch, BO purl wise Bind off on a purl row
repeat! Picking up stitches Ffor the ribbing
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The pattern
As we are starting from the bottom up we are going to knit a waistband. If you would
like a garter stitch band effect- please follow option 1. If you would like a ribbed
waistband, please follow option 2.

With 12mm needles for option 1, with 10mm needles for option 2
Note: Please cast on with the long tail cast on method (video tutorial above)

Cast on 64, 70, 78, 84, (92, 98, 106, 112) stitches and join in the round and place
BOR marker

Option 1 for waistband (garter turn up effect) start with 12mm needles
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: Purl all stitches

Option 2 for waistband (ribbed waistband) start with 10mm needles

Work in 1x1 rib for 4 rows
Change to 12mm needles and continue in pattern.

Once you have completed one of these options…

Starting with a knit row, continue in stocking stitch for 20, 22, 24, 24, (26, 28, 30, 30)
rows ending at BOR

Note: Remember to continue using your BOR marker

Note: Stocking stitch in the round is ‘knit all stitches on all rounds’.

You can customize the length of the sweater here! If you would like a shorter or
longer sweater please add or subtract rows here

Note: The gauge is 9.5cm so measure the length of your body and where you would
like the sweater to end starting from around 2 inches below your underarm!
For example 36 rows until 2 inches below your underarm would get you
36x0.95=34.2cm/13.4inches from 5cm/2 inches below your underarm)
I have designed this sweater to be cropped but if you fancy a longer sweater here is
your chance
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Separating the front and back panels

Note: We will now set our project up to only work on the front panel. We will divide
the stitches in half first, then do some binding off to shape the arm holes and then
work in stocking stitch for a while

Front Panel
HEAD TO YOUR SIZE

For Sizes XS, S, M & L

You will now be working on the front 32, 35, 39, 42 stitches of your project for the
front panel

Row 1: BO 1, 1, 2, 2 Knit wise, K 30, 33, 36, 39 turn (31, 34, 37, 40 stitches remain)
Row 2: BO 1, 1, 2, 2 Purl wise, P29, 32, 34, 37 turn (30, 33, 35, 38 stitches remain)

You will now have 30, 33, 35, 38 stitches for your front panel, with a remaining 32,
35, 39, 42 stitches at the back for your back panel

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Front Panel only - Place the 32, 35, 39, 42 back panel stitches on a stitch holder or
some scrap yarn

Starting on a Knit row work in stocking stitch for 14, 14, 16, 18 rows ending on a purl
row

For Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL & 4XL

You will now be working on the front 46, 49, 53, 56 stitches of your project for the
front panel

Row 1: BO 2 knit wise, K 43, 46, 50, 53 turn (44, 47, 51, 54 stitches remain)
Row 2: BO 2 purl wise, P 41, 44, 48, 51 turn (42, 45, 49, 52 stitches remain)
Row 3: BO 1 knit wise, K 40, 44, 47, 50 turn (41, 44, 48, 51 stitches remain)
Row 4: BO 1 purl wise, P 39, 42, 46, 49 (40, 43, 47, 50 stitches remain)

You will now have 40, 43, 47, 50 stitches for your front panel, with a remaining 46,
49, 53, 56 stitches at the back for your back panel

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Front panel only- Place the 46, 49, 53, 56 back panel stitches on a stitch holder or
some scrap yarn

Starting on a Knit row work in stocking stitch for 18, 20, 20, 22 rows ending on a purl
row
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Neckline Shaping
ALL SIZES

On the next row: K 11, 12, 13, 14, (15, 16, 18, 19) BO 8, 9, 9, 10, (10, 11, 11, 12) K
10, 11, 12, 13, (14, 15, 17, 18)
You will have 11, 12, 13, 14, (15, 16, 18, 19) stitches on either side of the bind off

Right side as worn Left side as worn

You will now be working on the right You will now be working on the left
side shoulder (as worn) side shoulder (as worn)
leave other stitches on stitch Leave other stitches on stitch
holder/cord/scrap yarn to work later holder/cord/scrap yarn to work later

Row 1: Purl 11, 12, 13, 14, (15, 16, 18, Attach yarn knit wise (RS facing)
19) stitches Row 1: Knit 11, 12, 13, 14, (15, 16,
Row 2: BO2 knitwise, K to the end. 18, 19) stitches
9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16, 17) stitches Row 2: BO2 Purl wise , P to the end.
remaining 9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16, 17) stitches
Row 3: Purl all stitches remaining
Row 4: BO1 K to end. Row 3: Knit all stitches
8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15, 16) stitches Row 4: BO1 purl wise, P to end.
remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15, 16) stitches
Row 5: Purl all stitches remaining
Row 5: Knit all stitches
Put remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15,
16) stitches on holder/cord/scrap yarn Put remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15,
for 3 needle bind off, OR BO all 16) stitches on holder/cord/scrap yarn
stitches knitwise for sewing up for 3 needle bind off, OR BO all
shoulder seams later. stitches purlwise for sewing up
shoulder seams later.
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Back Panel Attach yarn knit wise (RS facing)

Work the pattern for Front Panel until
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Note: Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL, & 4XL have to continue knitting up the front panel
instructions until the second line of asterix’s in this pattern

Starting on a knit and ending on a purl row, work 16, 16, 18, 20, (22, 24, 24, 26) rows
of stocking stitch.

Neckline Shaping
On the next row: K 9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16, 17) BO 12, 13, 13, 14, (14, 15, 15, 16)
K 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15, 16)
You will have 9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16, 17) stitches on either side of the bind off

Left side as worn Right side as worn

You will now be working on the left You will now be working on the right
side shoulder (as worn) side shoulder (as worn)
Leave other stitches on stitch Leave other stitches on stitch
holder/cord/scrap yarn to work later holder/cord/scrap yarn to work later
Row 1: P 9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16, Attach yarn knit wise (RS facing)
17) stitches Row 1: K 9, 10, 11, 12, (13, 14, 16,
Row 2: BO1 knit wise, K to the end. 17)
8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15, 16) stitches Row 2: BO1 Purl wise , P to the end.
remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15, 16) stitches
Row 3: Purl all stitches remaining
Row 3: Knit all stitches
Put remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15,
16) stitches on holder/cord/scrap yarn Put remaining 8, 9, 10, 11, (12, 13, 15,
for 3 needle bind off OR BO all stitches 16) stitches on holder/cord/scrap yarn
knitwise for sewing up shoulder seams for 3 needle bind off, OR BO all
later. stitches knitwise for sewing up
shoulder seams later.

Seaming the shoulders

You will have an equal number of stitches for both back and front panel shoulders.
Turn the work inside out (purl bumps facing) and work three needle bind off to seam
your shoulders. Video tutorial in the links section

Similarly you can seam the shoulders using your preferred sewing method.
Video tutorial in the links section.
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Onto the sleeves (make two ;))

HEAD TO YOUR SIZE

Now we are going to pick up our sleeve stitches clockwise around the arm holes.
Note: You do this by picking up 7 for every 8 stitches and then adding 4 stitches for
the underarm. I have given instructions for each size below, but do know that picking
up stitches is often an inexact science, and if you end up picking up more or less
stitches than specified in pattern, it really is okay!

Take the stitches you have picked up, work in stocking stitch in the round for desired
length, on the next row K2tog for the entire row and then switch to smaller needles
and work 1x1 rib for 4 rows, then bind off!

Another note: The ribbing adds 5cm/2 inches, so please try your sweater on this
point (*) so you can decide how long you would like the sleeves to be!)
My arms are long, I knitted in stocking stitch for 48 rows (47cm/18.5 inches)
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Extra Small & Small Large

With 12mm needles With 12mm needles
Pick up 44 stitches around the arm hole Pick up 50 stitches around the arm hole,
starting from the middle of the bind off starting from the middle of the bind off
stitches (under arm) going clockwise RS (under arm) stitches going clockwise RS
facing facing
Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8 Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8
rows, with an additional 5 for the underarm rows, with an additional 2 on either side of
39+5=44 stitches. the BOR marker for the underarm
This means we will be picking up 2 46+4 =50 stitches
stitches on one side of BOR marker and 3 Place BOR marker and join stitches in the
on the other side of BOR marker round
Place BOR marker and join stitches in the Continue in stocking stitch for 47 rows, or
round preferred number of rows to customise the
Continue in stocking stitch for 46 rows, or length.
preferred number of rows to customise the *
length. Next row: Starting from BOR marker,
* K2tog K24, K2tog K to end
Next row: Starting from BOR: (K2tog) to (48 stitches remain)
end of row (22 stitches remain) Next row: Starting from BOR (K2tog) to
Change to smaller needles (10mm) and end of row (24 stitches remain)
work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a Change to smaller needles (10mm) and
further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a
stitches further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all
stitches
Medium
With 12mm needles Extra Large
Pick up 46 stitches around the arm hole, With 12mm needles
starting from the middle of the bind off Pick up 52 stitches around the arm hole,
stitches (under arm) going clockwise RS starting from the middle of the bind off
facing (under arm) stitches going clockwise RS
Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8 facing
rows, with an additional 2 on either side of Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8
the BOR marker for the underarm rows, with an additional 2 on either side of
42+4 =46 stitches the BOR marker for the underarm
Place BOR marker and join stitches in the 48+4 =52 stitches
round Place BOR marker and join stitches in the
Continue in stocking stitch for 45 rows, or round
preferred number of rows to customise the Continue in stocking stitch for 47 rows, or
length. preferred number of rows to customise the
* length.
Next row: Starting from BOR: K2tog K22, *
K2tog, K to end ( you have decreased 2 Next row: Starting from BOR marker,
stitches- 44 stitches remain) K2tog, K11, K2tog, K11, K2tog, K11,
Next row: Starting from BOR (K2tog) to K2tog, K11 (48 stitches remain)
end of row (22 stitches remain) Next row: Starting from BOR (K2tog) to
Change to smaller needles (10mm) and end of row (24 stitches remain)
work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a Change to smaller needles (10mm) and
further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a
stitches further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all
stitches
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2 Extra Large & 3 Extra Large 4 Extra Large

With 12mm needles With 12mm needles
Pick up 56 stitches around the arm hole, Pick up 60 stitches around the arm hole,
starting from the middle of the bind off starting from the middle of the bind off
(under arm) stitches going clockwise RS (under arm) stitches going clockwise RS
facing facing
Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8 Note: You have picked up 7 for every 8
rows, with an additional 2 on either side of rows, with an additional 2 on either side of
the BOR marker for the underarm the BOR marker for the underarm
52+4 =56 stitches 56+4 =60 stitches
Place BOR marker and join stitches in the Place BOR marker and join stitches in the
round round
Continue in stocking stitch for 48 rows, or Continue in stocking stitch for 49 rows, or
preferred number of rows to customise the preferred number of rows to customise the
length. length.
* *
Next row: Starting from BOR marker, Next row: Starting from BOR marker,
K2tog, K12, K2tog, K12, K2tog, K12, (K2tog, K6) 7 times, K2tog, K2
K2tog, K12 (you have decreased 4 (you have decreased 8 stitches- 52
stitches- 52 stitches remain) stitches remain)
Next row: Starting from BOR (K2tog) to Next row: Starting from BOR (K2tog) to
end of row (26 stitches remain) end of row (26 stitches remain)
Change to smaller needles (10mm) and Change to smaller needles (10mm) and
work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a work 1 row of stocking stitch and then a
further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all further 4 rows in 1x1 rib, bind off all
stitches stitches

Neckline ribbing
ALL SIZES
With 10mm needles
Pick up 8 stitches for every 9 stitches/rows around the neckline of your sweater
starting from the middle of the neckline of your back panel. This is my preferred
method, and remember that picking up stitches isn’t an exact science.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have an even number of stitches
Join in the round, work in 1x1 rib for 4 rows, bind off in a stretchy bind off.

The number of stitches that I recommend to be picked up along the neckline:

XS 44 stitches S 46 stitches M 46 stitches L 48 stitches
XL 48 stitches 2XL 50 stitches 3XL 50 stitches 4XL 52 stitches
Note: I suggest you use this as a guide rather than an instruction

Join in the round, work in 1x1 rib for 4 rows, bind off in a stretchy bind off.
Video tutorial for tubular bind off in the video links section. Please go ahead and use
your preferred method.
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Finishing
☺ Weave in the ends if you wish (I hardly ever do)
☺ Wet block if you wish (I never do) - really don’t bother if you have used acrylic
yarn (it behaves)
☺ Share on social media using the hashtag #MonsterSweater and tag me
@knitstitchrepeat (I will be so happy)

Other patterns Please find my other

Tilly Vest patterns on Etsy and
Tilly Bomber
Ravelry!
Monster Sweater
https://www.ravelry.com/stores/knit-stit
Monster Vest ch-repeat
Trevor Jumper https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitStitc
hRepeatShop

Note
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use. You may not, in any way, share,
sell, copy or redistribute this pattern. You may not sell garments made with this
pattern.

Thank you!

FYI: This is the MONSTER VEST!!