Newbie Sweater V-Neck
The Newbie Sweater V-Neck has everything beginners love about the Newbie Sweater, with a V-neck instead of a round neck. Big needles, fluffy yarn and just a few simple techniques make it a quick and happy first sweater.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo, and the techniques link to our instructional videos, so you're never left guessing. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so you can try it on as you go.
The result is an oversized sweater with big balloon sleeves, in sizes XXS to XXL.
This blue version is knitted in Bæstmor Påfugl in Paris in the colorway Kongeblå.
Difficulty:
The Newbie Sweater V-Neck has everything beginners love about the Newbie Sweater, with a V-neck instead of a round neck. Big needles, fluffy yarn and just a few simple techniques make it a quick and happy first sweater.
Every step in the pattern has its own photo, and the techniques link to our instructional videos, so you're never left guessing. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so you can try it on as you go.
The result is an oversized sweater with big balloon sleeves, in sizes XXS to XXL.
This blue version is knitted in Bæstmor Påfugl in Paris in the colorway Kongeblå.
Newbie Sweater V-Neck is worked top down. Each step is explained in detail with pictures. First, the back piece is worked (top of the back piece), whereafter stitches are picked up for both shoulders and the neckline is shaped with increases. Both shoulders are joined centre front to shape the v-neck. The front piece is worked flat, before the front and back piece are closed to the round under the armhole openings. The body is then worked in rounds. Finally, you pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armhole openings and work them top down in rounds.
About this version
This sweater is knitted in Bæstmor Påfugl in Paris in Royal Blue.
Lena is wearing size S, is 168 cm and has a bust measurement of approx. 85 cm.
Digital pattern – all sizes included
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Bæstmor Påfugl in Paris (50 g = 90 m)
350 (350) 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 g
Gauge
12 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 7 mm. 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 | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS | 75–80 | 100 | 52 |
XS | 80–85 | 104 | 52 |
S | 85–90 | 110 | 54 |
M | 90–95 | 120 | 60 |
L | 95–105 | 130 | 64 |
XL | 105–115 | 140 | 68 |
XXL | 115–125 | 153 | 68 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure yourself at the widest point of your chest to find your chest measurement and see what your recommended size is. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one.
Bust circumference: The Newbie Sweater V-neck is extra oversized, and is knitted with 25–40 cm positive ease, depending on the size.
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckband.
