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Must Make Monday: Cinema Sweater

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Sometimes, we just need something basic, simple to knit and simple to wear. Enter – the Cinema Sweater by Veronica Lindberg. This stockinette stitch sweater is the perfect project to make your own yarn! (Be sure to check out our recent article on this). Knit in DK weight (made by holding two strands of light fingering weight together or by holding a strand of mohair with fingering), this oversized sweater is knit top down on US 7s, creating a supple but snug knit. The resulting fabric is both light and cozy, and endlessly chic. Choose a bright color for a statement knit, or a beloved neutral for a wardrobe staple. We promise that the resulting sweater will be one you reach for and wear again and again.

Cinema Sweater

© Veronika Lindberg

Finished Measurements

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

  • Bust circumference: 114.5 (124, 132.5, 144) (152.5, 163, 176) (186, 195) cm / 45 (49, 52, 56.75) (60, 64, 69.25) (73.25, 76.75)”.

Note: The Cinema Sweater is designed to have 30-40 cm / 12-16” of positive ease. Choose a size that is 30-40 cm / 12-16” bigger than your bust circumference depending on how oversized or regular fitting you want the sweater to be.

Yarn

We recommend Knitting for Olive Merino Fingering (100% Fine Highland Wool), two strands held together OR Knitting for Olive Merino Fingering held double with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70 % mohair – 30 % silk, REACH Standard)

  • 9 (10, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12) (13, 13) Balls Knitting For Olive Merino – holding 2 strands together.
  • OR 4 (5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9) Balls Knitting For Olive Merino Fingering together with 4 (5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9) Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair

Note: both yarns are available in-store and online! 

Needles and Notions

  • US 7 (4.5 mm) & US 2½ (3.0 mm) large cabled needles appropriate for magic loop for sleeves and body; 16″ circular in the smaller needle for the neckline
  • Tapestry needle
  • Waste Yarn
  • Stitch Markers

Gauge

19 sts x 30 rows/ rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch on US7 needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 4” in k1, p1 rib on US2.5 needles, after blocking.

© Veronika Lindberg