Woman stands on a covered porch with a snowy background. She wears a striped sweater, casual jeans, and holds a coffee cup. The sweater is knit in cream with stripes of dusty purple, sage green, peachy pink, and sky blue. thumbnail Back view of striped sweater, showing dropped sleeve construction and positive ease. The sweater is knit in cream, dusty purple, sage green, peach, and sky blue. thumbnail Close up of striped sweater, showing ribbed cuffs and neckline, as well as different textures in yarn. Background cream is smooth, contrast stripes are a fuzzy yarn. thumbnail
Woman stands on a covered porch with a snowy background. She wears a striped sweater, casual jeans, and holds a coffee cup. The sweater is knit in cream with stripes of dusty purple, sage green, peachy pink, and sky blue.
Back view of striped sweater, showing dropped sleeve construction and positive ease. The sweater is knit in cream, dusty purple, sage green, peach, and sky blue.
Close up of striped sweater, showing ribbed cuffs and neckline, as well as different textures in yarn. Background cream is smooth, contrast stripes are a fuzzy yarn.

Knit Kit - First Crush Sweater

SKU: B72867

Fall in love at first wear with the First Crush Sweater. This plush pullover features bold, fuzzy stripes that pop against the neutral backdrop, creating a fabric full of dreamy texture. Knit top-down with a relaxed, drop-shoulder silhouette, it’s an easy, approachable knit that feels comforting, effortless, and elevated.


Pattern Designer
Knits N' Knots (Janine Myska)
Pattern Designer Info
Janine is the Winnipeg-based independent knit and crochet designer behind Knits 'N Knots. She has been designing patterns full-time since 2017. Janine specializes in size-inclusive sweater design with customization tips included in each and every pattern to achieve the best possible fit for your unique body measurements. Her designs are subtle and understated, intended to become closet-staples that seamlessly blend in with your existing wardrobe. In 2022, Janine authored her first book, Modern Crochet Sweaters, featuring 20 chic, size-inclusive sweaters designed with style, fit, and comfort in mind. Let Janine show you how a few simple stitches can create infinitely modern designs!
Skill Level
Level 3 - Intermediate
Project Type
Sweater
Pattern Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 15 sts and 21 rows in stockinette stitch using main gauge (larger) needle, measured over stripe pattern, blocked.
Dimensions Detail

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-41, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)"

Finished garment bust: 43.75 (48, 52.25, 56.5, 59.75, 63, 66.25, 69.25, 71.5)" | 111 (122, 133, 144, 152, 160, 168, 176, 182)cm

Body length: 24.25 (24.25, 24.25, 26.25, 26.25, 28.25, 30.25, 31.75, 31.75)" | 62 (62, 62, 67, 67, 72, 77, 81, 81)cm

This sweater is designed to be oversized with approximately 10- 16 inches (25-41 cm) of positive ease depending on your desired fit.

For reference, the model has a 38-inch (96.5-cm) bust and is wearing a size medium with a finished garment circumference of 52.25 inches (133 cm) and 14.25 inches (36 cm) of positive ease.

Pattern Yarn Weight
5 Bulky / Chunky
Fiber
Acrylic, Nylon, Wool
Pattern Craft
Knit
Made For
Woman

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