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As the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, there’s nothing quite like cozying up in a stylish and comfortable pullover. What’s better than being able to craft one yourself? Introducing the Youth Michael Pullover, a trendy and snug addition to any wardrobe.

The Youth Michael Pullover: Your Next Knitting Project

Style Meets Comfort

The Youth Michael Pullover blends fashion and warmth seamlessly. Its design caters to the younger generation’s taste, combining sleek lines and a comfortable fit. Knitted with love and care, this pullover is a testament to handmade craftsmanship.

Free Knitting Pattern: A DIY Dream

Thanks to our free knitting pattern, you can now create this fashionable pullover with ease. The pattern offers step-by-step instructions suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, crafting this pullover will be a delightful and rewarding experience.

Customize Your Creation

One of the beauties of knitting is the ability to personalize your creations. With the Youth Michael Pullover pattern, you can adapt the sizing, experiment with colors, or add your unique touch to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Getting Started: What You Need

Materials

Gather your yarn, needles, and enthusiasm! The yarn required for this project is KnitPicks Mighty Sttch Worsted. The model sweater is using the color spruce. You can purchase the yarn for this project here. And yes, to be fully transparent, I do get a small commission from purchases using this link but that is what keep all of my knitting patterns free!

Share Your Creations

We’d love to see your finished Youth Michael Pullovers! Share your photos, experiences, and any customization ideas with us on social media using the hashtag #YouthMichaelPullover. And make sure to tag Knit in the Womb on ig.

Final Thoughts

The Youth Michael Pullover isn’t just a garment; it’s a labor of love. Handcrafted with care, this pullover symbolizes creativity, warmth, and style. With our free knitting pattern, you hold the keys to creating something truly special.

So, grab your knitting needles, the pattern, and embark on this delightful knitting journey. Stay stylish, stay warm, and revel in the joy of creating your own Youth Michael Pullover!

And if you like Youth Michael Pullover you’ll love Baby Michael Pullover! Check it out here.

Materials and Info

MATERIALS AND INFO

Size: 3, 4 (5, 6) 7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 (13, 14)yrs

Materials: Approximately 3, 3 (3, 4) 4, 4 (4, 5) 5, 5, (6, 6) balls of KnitPick Mighty Stitch Worsted (208y/100g)

Needle Size: 7(US) 4.5mm circular needles and dpn, 6(US) 4mm circular and dpn

Gauge (tension): 22sts & 28 rows to make 10cm square, using size 7(US) 4.5mm needles working in stockinette stitch

Chest Measurement: 55, 57 (59, 61) 64, 67 (70, 73) 76, 79 (82, 90) cm

METHOD

This pattern a crew neck raglan worked in the round from the top down with 10cm of ease. The sleeves are held and then picked up and worked in the round. The main body is knit in a 6 stitch rib pattern while the edges are worked in a 1×1 rib pattern.

1X1 RIB PATTERN

Row 1 (right side row) – (k1, p1) across

Row 2 – knit all the knit stitches, purl all the purl stitches.

RAGLAN INCREASES

Inc row – [k2, m1l, work to 2 sts before next marker, m1r, k2, sm] repeat [to] 3 more times, then continue to end of row/round. 8 sts increased

MICHAEL RIB

Round 1 – knit around

Round 2 – (p2, k4) around

Youth Michael Pullover Pattern

YOKE

Cast on using U.S. 6 circular needle: 72, 72 (80, 76) 76, 84 (80, 84) 88, 88 (92, 92) sts.

Join in the round.

Work in 1×1 rib for 2.5cms

Set up row (wrong side) – [k30, 30 (32, 32) 32, 34 (34, 36) 38, 38 (40, 40)], pm, [k6, 6 (8, 6) 6, 8 (6, 6) 6, 6 (6, 6)] pm, [k30, 30 (32, 32) 32, 34 (34, 36) 38, 38 (40, 40)], pm, [k6, 6 (8, 6) 6, 8 (6, 6) 6, 6 (6, 6)]

Start working Michael Rib now with a round 1.

RAGLAN SHAPING ROWS/ROUNDS

Work raglan increases as described above every other round 13, 14 (11, 14) 15, 12 (15, 14) 15, 16 (17, 16) times, then every 4^th round 2, 2 (4, 3) 3, 5 (4, 5) 5, 5 (5, 6) times working the Michael rib as follows:

After the m1l on the front/back

3yr – Work in Michael rib across

4yr – Work in Michael rib across

5yr – k1, Work in Michael rib across

6yr – k1, Work in Michael rib across

7yr – k1, Work in Michael rib across

8yr – k2, Work in Michael rib across

9yr – k2, Work in Michael rib across

10yr – k3, Work in Michael rib across

11yr – k4, Work in Micael rib across

12yr – k4, Work in Micael rib across

13yr – p1, k4, Work in Michael Rib across

14yr – p1, k4, Work in Michael Rib across

After the m1l on the sleeves

3yr – p2

4yr – p2

5yr – k1, p2, k1

6yr – k2

7yr – k2

8yr – k1, p2, k1

9yr – k2

10yr – k2

11yr – k2

12yr – k2

13yr – p2

14yr – p2

Then work 3 rounds without increases

STITCH COUNT CHECK

Once all the raglan and neck increases have been completed you will have 192, 200 (200, 212) 220, 220 (232, 236) 248, 256 (268, 268) sts on your needles divided as follows:

60, 62 (62, 66) 68, 68 (72, 74) 78, 80 (84, 84) sts (front),

36, 38 (38, 40) 42, 42 (44, 44) 46, 48 (50, 50) sts (sleeve),

60, 62 (62, 66) 68, 68 (72, 74) 78, 80 (84, 84) sts (back),

36, 38 (38, 40) 42, 42 (44, 44) 46, 48 (50, 50) sts (sleeve)

DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES

Remove markers as you get to them.

Knit across the front sts, place the next 36, 38 (38, 40) 42, 42 (44, 44) 46, 48 (50, 50) sts on a holder or waste yarn (right sleeve), cast on using the backwards loop method 6, 4 (4, 6) 4, 4 (6, 4) 6, 4 (6, 6) sts (right underarm), knit 60, 62 (62, 66) 68, 68 (72, 74) 78, 80 (84, 84) sts (back), place the next 36, 38 (38, 40) 42, 42 (44, 44) 46, 48 (50, 50) sts on a holder or waste yarn (left sleeve), cast on using the backwards loop method 6, 4 (4, 6) 4, 4 (6, 4) 6, 4 (6, 6) sts (left underarm), knit to beginning of round marker. 132, 132 (132, 144) 144, 144 (156, 156) 168, 168 (180, 180) sts

SWEATER BODY

Continue in Michael Rib pattern until piece measures 19.5, 20 (21.5, 23) 24.5, 25.5 (27, 28) 29.5, 31 (32, 33.5) cm (or desired length) measuring from underarm.

Switch to smaller circular needle.

Work in 1×1 rib for 4 cms. Bind off all sts in pattern.

SLEEVES

Keeping in stripe pattern, work each sleeve one at a time as follows: Pick up 4, 3 (3, 4) 3, 3 (4, 3) 4, 3 (4, 4) sts from underarm, knit 36, 38 (38, 40) 42, 42 (44, 44) 46, 48 (50, 50) sts of the sleeve on the holder, pick up 4, 3 (3, 4) 3, 3 (4, 3) 4, 3 (4, 4) sts from underarm on to U.S. 8 double pointed needles, place marker at center underarm to keep track of the beginning of round. 44, 44 (44, 48) 48, 48 (52, 50) 54, 54 (58, 58) sts

Work 7, 9 (9, 9) 11, 13 (13, 13) 13, 15 (13, 17) rounds in pattern.

DECREASES

Decrease 1 st at each side of marker 14^th round 0, 0, (0, 0) 5, 5 (2, 4) 0, 2 (3, 4) times then every 10^th round 0, 3 (5, 0) 0, 0 (5, 2) 8, 6 (4, 3) then every 8th round 6, 3 (1, 8) 0, 0 (0, 0) 0, 0 (0, 0) times  [32, 32 (32, 32) 38, 38 (38, 38) 38, 38 (44, 44) sts].

Continue without increasing in stripe pattern until sleeve measures 18, 19.5 (21.5, 23) 25, 26 (27.5, 29) 30.5, 32 (33, 34.5) (or desired length) measuring from underarm.

CUFF

Switch to smaller dpn needles

Work in 1×1 rib for 4 cms. Bind off in pattern.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and block as desired.

Abbreviations

k – knit

P – purl

pm – place marker

sm – slip marker

k2tog -knit 2 stitches together

ssk – slip next st knitwise, slip next st knitwise, place stitches back onto left needle, knit both slipped sts together

m1l – pick up from front to back the strand between the 2sts on your needles, knit through back loop

m1r – pick up from back to front the strand between the 2sts on your needles, knit through the front loop

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