Knit the Chic Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater – A Must-Have in Your Wardrobe
Hey there, knitting friends! Get ready to start a super fun project with our Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater pattern. It’s part of the BiCrafty Stitch-Nite Collection, and trust me, you’re going to love it! (You already love the Appalachian Cozy Up Thigh High Socks) Whether you’re new to knitting or already a pro, this sweater is perfect for adding some pizzazz to your wardrobe.
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Why You’ll Love This Cropped Knit Sweater
It Fits Everyone! Size Inclusivity: Available in sizes from Extra Small to 5XL, this pattern ensures a flattering fit for every body type.
Yarn That Feels Good: We recommend using worsted weight yarn because it’s light but still keeps you warm. It’s perfect for this kind of sweater! Yarn used for the sample is Madelinetosh Vintage but it would look wonderful in Twill or even Capra.
Step-by-Step Guide: Don’t worry if you’re not sure how to start; this pattern has everything you need. There are clear instructions, full pattern charts to help you see what you need to do next, and video tutorials to guide you along the way.
Cool Features of the Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater
- Stylish Cropped Knit Look: This sweater has a trendy cropped style that goes perfectly with high-waisted jeans or skirts. It’s really in style right now!
- Lacy Details: The sweater has a simple lacy pattern that makes it extra special. It adds a touch of charm and fancy to your outfit.
- Neat Edges: We finish the sweater with ribbed cuffs and a collar that make everything look neat and tidy.
- Only Two Pieces: The cropped knit sweater is made in two pieces making the shaping easy as you transition from the body to the sleeves.
Why This Pattern Is Extra Special
This sweater is not just a pattern; it’s a part of the BiCrafty Stitch-Nite collection housed exclusively in the Marly Bird House. This collection features 11 carefully designed patterns that aim to enhance your knitting experience and foster a sense of community among crafters. By choosing this pattern, you’re not just buying a set of instructions; you’re gaining entry into a platform where knowledge, tips, and encouragement flow freely.
Let’s Knit Together!
If you like knitting with friends, this pattern is perfect. You can join others and work on this project together at a knit-along. It’s a blast to see everyone’s sweaters come to life! Or enjoy knitting this cropped sweater on your own. Either way you will love it!
Video Tutorials To Teach
I approached every video tutorial in the BiCrafty Stitch-Nite collection as if I were your personal online teacher. Each video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to ensure you complete the project with a piece you’ll absolutely adore.
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Ready to cast on? Your purchase includes an instant download of the Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater pattern PDF, complete with ✨32 pages✨ of detailed instructions and high-quality images. To complete this project, you’ll need size 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles, DK weight yarn, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends.
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Exciting News: Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater is Free for a Limited Time!
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If you’ve been eyeing this cozy and versatile piece, now is the perfect time to dive in and start knitting along with us. The Sandra PDA Sweater is known for its stylish cropped fit and beautiful textured design, making it a must-have addition to your wardrobe. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to access the full written instructions at no cost and join a community of knitters who are just as passionate about crafting as you are.
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Sandra PDA Cropped Knit Sweater
Sandra PDA Holey Knit Sweater
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Measurements
Bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” [76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157.5) cm]
To be worn with 2” [5cm] positive ease.
Length 12¼ (12½, 12¾, 14, 14¼, 14¾, 15½, 15¾, 16¼)” [31 (32, 32.5, 35.5, 36, 37.5, 39.5, 40, 41.5) cm]
Gauge
16 sts and 23 rows in Holey Knit Pattern = 4 x 4″ [10 x 10 cm].
MATERIALS
Yarn
Madelinetosh, Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino wool, 200 yds / 183 m, 4 oz / 115 g CYCA #4 worsted)
4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins: Sandra’s Revenge
Needle
U.S. 8 [5 mm] 32” circular needle or longer, or size required for gauge, plus a spare needle for use in 3-Needle Bind-off.
Note: Pieces are worked straight. A long circular needle is used to hold the full width of the stitches.
Notions
Stitch holders, tapestry needle.
ABBREVIATIONS
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit Two Stitches Together
P – Purl
RS – Right Side
St(s) – Stitches
WS – Wrong Side
Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Ssk (slip, slip knit): Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit. Insert left needle into the front of these 2 stitches and knit them together from this position – 1 stitch decreased.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
3-Needle Bind-Off
Hold both pieces to be joined in your left hand, needles parallel to each other, one in front of the other. Hold a 3rd, empty needle in your right hand. Insert right needle knitwise into the 1st st on both front and back needles, and knit them together. Work the next pair of sts the same way, then pass 1st st on right needle over 2nd st. Continue in this manner until all sts have been bound off.
HOLEY KNIT STITCH PATTERN
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K3, * ssk, yo twice, k2tog; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: P4, * k1, p3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, k1, p5.
Row 5: K1, * ssk, yo twice, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 6: P2, * k1, p3; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 3-6 only for Holey Knit Pattern.
CHARTS
FULL CHARTS FOR EVERY SIZE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN THE AD-FREE PDF!
SCHEMATIC
NOTES
- Directions are for size XS; changes for larger sizes are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
- Sweater is worked in only 2 pieces from the bottom up, then seamed at the sides and shoulders.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
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HOLEY KNIT SWEATER PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
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- Front – copy from google sheets
- Back – copy from google sheets
FRONT
Cast on 62 (70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118, 126) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, * p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until ribbing measures 2” [5 cm].
Work in Holey Knit Pattern for 14 (14, 14, 18, 18, 18, 22, 22, 22) rows, ending after a pattern Row 6.
Add Width For Sleeves
Next 4 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Cast on 4 sts, k4, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 3 across remaining sts – 66 (74, 82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130) sts.
Row 2: Cast on 4 sts, p4, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 4 to last 4 sts, p4 – 70 (78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118, 126, 134) sts.
Row 3: Cast on 4 sts, k4, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 5 across remaining sts – 74 (82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130, 138) sts.
Row 4: Cast on 4 sts, p4, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 6 to last 4 sts, p4 – 78 (86, 94, 102, 110, 118, 126, 134, 142) sts.
Repeat Rows 1-4 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) more times – 110 (118, 126, 134, 142, 166, 174, 182, 190) sts.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 only 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1) more times – 110 (118, 134, 142, 150, 166, 174, 182, 198) sts.
Next 8 Rows:
Row 1: Cast on 8 sts, k8, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5) across remaining sts – 118 (126, 142, 150, 158, 174, 182, 190, 206) sts.
Row 2: Cast on 8 sts, p8, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 6) to last 8 sts, p8 -126 (134, 150, 158, 166, 182, 190, 198, 214) sts.
Row 3: Cast on 8 sts, k8, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 5 (5, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3) across remaining sts – 134 (142, 158, 166, 174, 190, 198, 206, 222) sts.
Row 4: Cast on 8 sts, p8, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 6 (6, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4) to last 8 sts, p8 – 142 (150, 166, 174, 182, 198, 206, 214, 230) sts.
Row 5: Cast on 12 sts, k12, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5) across remaining sts – 154 (162, 178, 186, 194, 210, 218, 226, 242) sts.
Row 6: Cast on 12 sts, p12, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 6) to last 12 sts, p12 – 166 (174, 190, 198, 206, 222, 230, 238, 254) sts.
Row 7: Cast on 12 sts, k12, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 5 (5, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3) across remaining sts – 178 (186, 202, 210, 218, 234, 242, 250, 266) sts.
Row 8: Cast on 12 sts, p12, work Holey Knit Pattern Row 6 (6, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4) to last 12 sts, p12 – 190 (198, 214, 222, 230, 246, 254, 262, 278) sts.
Work evenly in established Holey Knit Pattern for 12 (12, 14, 16, 16, 18, 20, 20, 22) rows, beginning with a pattern Row 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5) and ending with a pattern Row 6 (6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6).
Bind Off for Front Neck
Next 2 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Work 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern, k16 (16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24, 24), work remaining 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern.
Row 2: Work 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern, Bind off center 16 (16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24, 24) sts, work remaining 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern.
Shape Left Front Shoulder
Next 6 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: Bind off 4 sts, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 83 (87, 95, 97, 101, 109, 111, 115, 123) sts.
Row 3: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 4: Bind off 4 sts, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 79 (83, 91, 93, 97, 105, 107, 111, 119) sts.
Row 5: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 6: P2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end.
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 only 3 more times, then place all sts on a holder or spare circular needle.
Shape Right Front Shoulder
With RS facing, join yarn to 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) still on the needle.
Next 6 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 4 sts, k2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 83 (87, 95, 97, 101, 109, 111, 115, 123) sts.
Row 2: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: Bind off 4 sts, k2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 79 (83, 91, 93, 97, 105, 107, 111, 119) sts.
Row 4: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 5: K2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end.
Row 6: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, p2.
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 only 3 more times, then place all sts on a holder or spare circular needle.
BACK
Work same as for Front until the casting on for the Sleeves is complete – 190 (198, 214, 222, 230, 246, 254, 262, 278) sts.
Work evenly in established Holey Knit Pattern for 20 (20, 22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 28, 30) rows, beginning with a pattern Row 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5) and ending with a pattern Row 6 (6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6).
Bind Off for Back Neck
Next 2 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Work 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern, k16 (16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24, 24), work remaining 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern.
Row 2: Work 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern, Bind off center 16 (16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24, 24) sts, work remaining 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) sts in established Holey Knit Pattern.
Shape Right Back Shoulder
Next 4 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: Bind off 4 sts, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 83 (87, 95, 97, 101, 109, 111, 115, 123) sts.
Row 3: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 4: Bind off 4 sts, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 79 (83, 91, 93, 97, 105, 107, 111, 119) sts.
Place all sts on a holder or spare circular needle.
Shape Left Back Shoulder
With RS facing, join yarn to 87 (91, 99, 101, 105, 113, 115, 119, 127) still on the needle.
Next 4 Rows:
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 4 sts, k2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 83 (87, 95, 97, 101, 109, 111, 115, 123) sts.
Row 2: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: Bind off 4 sts, k2, work in established Holey Knit Pattern to end – 79 (83, 91, 93, 97, 105, 107, 111, 119) sts.
Row 4: Work in established Holey Knit Pattern to last 2 sts, p2.
Place all sts on a holder or spare circular needle.
FINISHING
Join long Shoulder seams using 3-Needle Bind off.
Cuff Ribbing
With RS facing, pick up and knit 38 (38, 42, 46, 46, 46, 50, 50, 54) sts evenly across Cuff edge.
Row 1 (WS): P2, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: K2, * p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until ribbing measures 1½” [4 cm].
Bind off all sts loosely in rib pattern.
Work other Cuff the same.
Sew side and bottom Sleeve seams.
Neck Ribbing
With RS facing and beginning at right Shoulder seam, pick up and knit 33 (33, 33, 37, 37, 37, 41, 41, 41) sts sts evenly across Back Neck edge, then 41 (41, 41, 45, 45, 45, 49, 49, 49) sts evenly across Front Neck edge – 74 (74, 74, 82, 82, 82, 90, 90, 90) sts.
Row 1 (WS): P2, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: K2, * p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until ribbing measures 1½” [4 cm].
Bind off all sts loosely in rib pattern.
Sew Neck Ribbing seam at right Shoulder.
Weave in all loose ends.
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Saw this on a YT short, had to cast on because it looked amazing on you!
I once loved knitting but for some reason haven’t picked up a needle in a while. Looks like this maybe new start . Thanks Feilda