Freeze Frame Sweater

Meet your next go-to sweater for chilly days — the Freeze Frame Knit Sweater. This top-down color block design combines warmth, comfort, and simple stitches in a project that’s as relaxing to make as it is rewarding to wear. The gentle fade of colors creates a soft gradient effect while the folded collar and puffed sleeves add just the right touch of coziness.

Worked seamlessly in worsted-weight yarn, this sweater knits up quickly with a flattering, easy-to-wear fit. With clear instructions and approachable construction, it’s a satisfying make for adventurous beginners ready to knit their first sweater — or for experienced knitters looking for a calm, confidence-boosting project.

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/PATTERN DETAILS

• XS to 5XL

• Beginner

• Worked seamlessly from the top down with a circular yoke

• Folded collar, simple increases, ribbed cuffs and hem

• Slightly puffed sleeves with tighter cuff

• Techniques used / special stitches: RLI increase, picking up stitches, folded collar (all explained in detail in the pattern)

 

 

SIZE

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

Final garment measurements are:

Bust circumference: 83.5 (93.5, 104, 114, 124) (134.5, 144.5, 154.5, 165) cm / 33 (37, 41, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65)”.

Upper arm circumference: 30.5 (31.5, 33.5, 36, 40) (45, 48.5, 52.5, 55) cm / 12 (12.5, 13, 14, 15.5) (17.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5)”.

Sleeve length (after yoke): 40 (41.5, 43.5, 39, 39) (38, 39.5, 38.5, 38) cm / 15.5 (16.5, 17, 15.5, 15.5) (15, 15.5, 15, 15)”.

Length (nape of neck to hem): 57 (57, 57.5, 64, 64) (67.5, 67.5, 71.5, 72) cm / 22.5 (22.5, 22.5, 25, 25) (26.5, 26.5, 28, 28.5)”.

The sweater is designed to be worn with a regular fit, with 5 – 15 cm / 2” – 6” ease at the bust.