Ada Sweater
The Ada is a free chunky sweater knitting pattern that works up fast on 8mm needles. Fluffy, satisfying, and beginner-friendly, but quick enough that experienced knitters keep coming back to it too. Download it for free and see exactly what a Dreamknit pattern looks like, from the first cast-on to the last bind-off. Oh, and the name? Ada Lovelace was the world's first computer programmer. We named this one after her to honor that legacy and inspire more women to keep building things, with code or with yarn.
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The Ada is a free chunky sweater knitting pattern that works up fast on 8mm needles. Fluffy, satisfying, and beginner-friendly, but quick enough that experienced knitters keep coming back to it too. Download it for free and see exactly what a Dreamknit pattern looks like, from the first cast-on to the last bind-off. Oh, and the name? Ada Lovelace was the world's first computer programmer. We named this one after her to honor that legacy and inspire more women to keep building things, with code or with yarn.
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases. You begin by casting on stitches for the yoke and working back and forth with increases to shape the neckline opening. The shoulders are joined by the front neck, and the yoke is knitted in the round with raglan increases. The sleeve stitches are placed on hold, and the body is worked in the round. The neckline ribbing is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline opening. Finally, the sleeves are worked from the held stitches.
About this version
This sweater is knitted in HipKnitShop Fluff in Bubblegum.
Marte is wearing size S, is 5′4″ and has a bust measurement of approx. 39¼″.
Design choices
- Construction
- Raglan
- Fit
- Oversized fit
- Length
- Regular length
- Neckline
- Crew neck
- Sleeves
- Balloon sleeves
Details
- Body rib
- 1x1 rib, Medium rib, Regular finish
- Sleeve rib
- 1x1 rib, Medium rib, Regular finish
- Neckline rib
- 1x1 rib, Regular finish
- Slit
- Without slit
- Raglan stitches
- One raglan stitch
Personalize it
This pattern is fully customizable – swap the yarn and tweak the design in our design tool.
Customize in design toolDigital pattern in your selected size
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
HipKnitShop Fluff (50 g = 109 yds)
350 (350) 350 (400) 450 (500) g
Gauge
12 stitches per 4″ in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: US 11. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference oversized |
|---|---|---|
XS | 31½–33½″ | 39¼″ |
S | 33½–35½″ | 41¼″ |
M | 35½–37½″ | 43¼″ |
L | 37½–41¼″ | 47¼″ |
XL | 41¼–45¼″ | 51¼″ |
XXL | 45¼–49¼″ | 55″ |
