Chunky Hug Sweater

If you’re on the lookout for a knitting project that’s quick and cozy, you’re in for a treat. Picture this – a snuggly top-down raglan sweater with a toasty turtleneck, a beginner-friendly design, and a delightful superbulky yarn for that extra dose of warmth.

As winter settles in, what better way to stay warm than with a chunky turtleneck sweater knit that feels like a cozy embrace? The Chunky Hug Sweater is designed to be your go-to comfort piece, offering not only a stress-free knitting journey but also a stylish addition to your wardrobe.

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/PATTERN DETAILS
• Sizes XS to 5XL
• Beginner friendly
• Cozy sweater with turtleneck
• Lightly cropped with a normal fit
• Top-down seamless raglan sweater
• Quick and warm: super bulky yarn
• Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern.

/TECHNIQUES USED
• Top-down raglan construction
• Working in the round (magic loop)
• Increase shaping (M1L, M1R)
• Stockinette stitch
• 1×1 Ribbing
• Decrease shaping (k2tog, ssk)
• Picking up stitches (collar)
• Blocking

/MATERIALS
• 12 mm/ US 17 circular knitting needles
Note: I worked the entire sweater in the round, combining the magic loop method with shorter cables depending on the sections but you can use DPN if you prefer.
• Hobbii Udon (Super bulky weight 6, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100m/109yd, 200g/7oz): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins in Gray (119)
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
• 4 stitch markers
• 2 stitch holders (you can use interchangeable needle cables or pieces of scrap yarn to hold the sleeve stitches while you work on the body)

Since the original yarn used for this pattern is not available anymore then here are some yarn substitutes suggestions:

• Wool Ease Thick and Quick from LB
• DMC Big Knit
• Paintbox Wool Blend Super Chunky
• Plymouth Encore Mega

SIZE

The sweater is available in the following sizes: XS to 5XL.

Final garment measurements are:

Bust: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155) cm / 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57, 61)”.

Length (from neckline): 57 (58, 59, 60, 61) (62, 63, 64, 65) cm / 22.5 (22.75, 23.25, 23.75, 24) (24.5, 24.76, 25.25, 25.5)”.

Upper arm circumference: 29 (30, 33, 35, 40) (41, 41, 43, 43) cm / 11.25 (11.75, 13, 13.75, 15.75) (16.25, 16.25, 17, 17)”.

The sweater is designed with a close fit 0 – 5 cm / 0” – 2” ease at the bust.