Knitted Chunky Hug Sweater

Embrace the cozy warmth of the Knitted Chunky Hug Sweater! This exquisite garment is crafted with love and care, using the finest quality yarns to create a truly luxurious feel. The chunky knit design not only adds a touch of trendy style, but also provides an extra layer of insulation to keep you snug and comfortable during those chilly winter days. This remarkable sweater is meticulously handcrafted, with each stitch carefully woven to perfection. The chunky knit pattern not only adds a unique texture, but also creates a sense of depth and dimension, making it a true standout piece in your wardrobe. Whether you're lounging at home or stepping out for a casual outing, this sweater will envelop you in a warm hug, making you feel stylish and snug all at once.

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)

Size

The sweater is available in the following sizes: XS to 5XL. Sizes are noted throughout the pattern in the following way: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pictures illustrate the L size

Final garment measurements are:

• XS: 75 cm / 29.5” bust, 57 cm / 22.5” long (from neckline), 29 cm / 11.25” upper arm circumference.
• S: 85 cm / 33.5” bust, 58 cm / 22.75” long (from neckline), 30 cm / 11.75” upper arm circumference.
• M: 95 cm / 37.5” bust, 59 cm / 23.25” long, 33 cm / 13” upper arm circumference.
• L: 105 cm / 41.25” bust, 60 cm / 23.75” long, 35 cm / 13.75” upper arm circumference.
• XL: 115 cm / 45.25” bust, 61 cm / 24” long, 40 cm / 15.75” upper arm circumference.
• 2XL: 125 cm / 49.25” bust, 62 cm / 24.5” long, 41 cm / 16.25” upper arm circumference.
• 3XL: 135 cm / 53.25” bust, 63 cm / 24.76” long, 41 cm / 16.25” upper arm circumference.
• 4XL: 145 cm / 57” bust, 64 cm / 25.25” long, 43 cm / 17” upper arm circumference.
• 5XL: 155 cm / 61” bust, 65 cm / 25.5” long, 43 cm / 17” upper arm circumference.

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

You can easily adjust the length to your desired length, just try on the sweater before the bottom ribbing rounds.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern, in stockinette stitch, is 8 st by 13 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).

Abbreviations & Instructions

• st = stitch
• k = knit
• p = purl
• M1R = make one right; single right-leaning knit increase
• M1L = make one left; single left-leaning knit increase
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
• ssk = slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 stitches together through back loops; single left-leaning decrease

Repeat instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the round/row.

The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the round/row between < >.

Special Stitches and Techniques

• M1R: Insert your left needle from back to front, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left needle). Knit this bar through the front loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop)
• M1L: Insert the left needle from front to back, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left needle). Knit this bar through the back loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop).

• Magic loop. If you’re not familiar with this technique, Alternatively, you can choose to work with double pointed needles instead.
• Stockinette stitch: knit all rounds.

Turtleneck Sweater Construction

The Chunky Hug Sweater is a top-down raglan style turtleneck sweater. Stitches for the neck are cast on and the sweater is worked in the round. Stitches are then put aside for the sleeves while you work the body of the sweater. Finally, you will go back to the stitches left aside for each sleeve and work the sleeves down to the cuffs.

To give extra structure to the sweater the turtleneck collar is added by picking up stitches around the neckline.

Note: If you want to try your sweater on before finishing it, make sure you knit the collar before any fit check as it can greatly impact the fit and feel of the sweater.

The Actual Raglan Chunky Sweater Knitting Pattern

Raglan Sweater Yoke

With your 12 mm / US 17 circular knitting needles, cast on 30 (32, 32, 32, 32) (34, 38, 40, 44) st and join in the round using the magic loop.

Note: Add a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Knit one round and place markers while knitting this round to separate sleeve and body stitches as follow (“,” indicates where to place a marker):

• XS: 5, 10, 5, 10
• S: 4, 12, 4, 12
• M – L – XL: 2, 14, 2, 14
• 2XL: 3, 14, 3, 14
• 3XL: 3, 16, 3, 16
• 4XL: 2, 18, 2, 18
• 5XL: 2, 20, 2, 20

Increase Round 1: K1, M1L, [k until st before marker, M1R, k1, slip marker, k1, M1L] three times, knit until last st, M1R, k1. <38 (40, 40, 40, 40) (42, 46, 48, 52) st>

For sizes XS to M only:

Knit 2 rounds in stockinette stitch.

For sizes L to 5XL only:

Knit 1 round in stockinette stitch.

Repeat [Increase Round 1 followed by 1 round in stockinette stitch] X (X, X, 3, 8) (12, 14, 15, 15) times. < X (X, X, 64, 104) (138, 158, 168, 172) st>

Note: after approximately 5 increases you can switch to a short cord and simply knit in the round instead of using the magic loop.

For sizes XS to 2XL only:

Repeat [Increase Round 1 followed by 2 rounds in stockinette stitch] 8 (9, 11, 9, 6) (2, X, X, X) times. <102 (112, 128, 136, 152) (154, X, X, X) st>

For all sizes except M:

Increase Round 2 (increase for body only): [K until next marker, slip marker, k1, M1L, knit until st before next marker, M1R, k1, slip marker] twice, <106 (116, X, 140, 156) (158, 162, 172, 176) st>

Knit 2 rounds in stockinette stitch.

Repeat [increase round 2 followed by 2 rounds in stockinette st] 0 (0, X, 0, 0) (2, 3, 3, 4) times. <106 (116, X, 140, 156) (166, 174, 184, 192) st>

For all sizes:

You will now split your stitches between sleeves and body. Place the stitches for the sleeves on stitch holders. You will get back to them to knit the sleeves after you finish the sweater body.

• XS: Put 23 st on hold, k30, put 23 st on hold, k30. <60 st> left on your needles.
• S: Put 24 st on hold, k34, put 24 st on hold, k34. <68 st> left on your needles.
• M: Put 26 st on hold, k38, put 26 st on hold, k38. <76 st> left on your needles.
• L: Put 28 st on hold, k42, put 28 st on hold, k42. <84 st> left on your needles.
• XL: Put 32 st on hold, k46, put 32 st on hold, k46. <92 st> left on your needles.
• 2XL: Put 33 st on hold, k50, put 33 st on hold, k50. <100 st> left on your needles.
• 3XL: Put 33 st on hold, k54, put 33 st on hold, k54. <108 st> left on your needles.
• 4XL: Put 34 st on hold, k58, put 34 st on hold, k58. <116 st> left on your needles.
• 5XL: Put 34 st on hold, k62, put 34 st on hold, k62. <124 st> left on your needles.

Sweater Body

Knit in stockinette st until you reach 26 cm / 10.25” from sleeve separation.

Note: Try on your sweater and adjust length if desired, taking into account the ribbing will add another 4 cm / 1.5”.

[K1, p1] around for 3 rounds.

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Repeat for each sleeve.

Go back to stitches left aside for the sleeve and place them onto your circular needle. Join new yarn at armpit. Sleeves are worked in the round using the magic loop method.

Tip: Leave a long tail when joining yarn to sew the little hole closed that always comes from splitting for sleeves.

Knit 32 (32, 25, 18, 8) (8, 8, 8, 8) rounds.

Decrease Round: K1, k2tog, k until last 3 st, ssk, k1. <21 (22, 24, 26, 30) (31, 31, 32, 32) st>

Knit 8 rounds in stockinette stitch.

For sizes M to 5XL only:

[Repeat Decrease Round followed by 6 rounds in stockinette st] X (X, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) times. <X (X, 22, 22, 26) (27, 27, 28, 28) st>

For all sizes:

[Repeat Decrease Round followed by 4 rounds in stockinette st] 1 (1, 1, 1, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) times. <19 (20, 20, 20, 20) (21, 21, 22, 22) st>

Repeat Decrease Round. <17 (18, 18, 18, 18) (19, 19, 20, 20) st>

Sizes XS, 2XL and 3XL only:

Decrease: K2tog, p1, [k1, p1] around. <16 (X, X, X, X) (18, 18, X, X) st>

[K1, p1] around for 2 rounds.

For sizes S, M, L, XL, 4XL and 5XL:

[K1, p1] around for 3 rounds.

All sizes:

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Collar

Pick up 32 (34, 34, 34, 34) (36, 40, 42, 46) st around the neckline.

Note: The number of stitches to pick up is intentionally a little bigger than the number of stitches you originally cast on. This will help your sweater to keep its shape without the turtleneck to be too snug.

[K1, p1] around for 12 rounds.

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Blocking

You are done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.

To make your sweater prettier and help even out your stitches, carefully block your project.

Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference.