The Broke Sweater

The Broke Sweater has a relaxed, oversized fit that gives it a casual and effortlessly cool look. It features voluminous balloon sleeves, adding a soft, playful shape and a bit of drama to the silhouette. On the back, the statement “need money for yarn” adds a humorous and personal touch, making the sweater feel both expressive and relatable for anyone who loves knitting. The Broke Sweater is knitted from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round on circular needles until the armholes. The work is then divided into back and front, which are subsequently knitted flat (back and forth). The shoulders are joined using Kitchener stitch, and then a folded neckline is worked. Stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are knitted from the top down. Size: 1 (2) 3 Chest circumference: 124 (140) 153 cm Size guide: The sweater is designed with approximately 30–50 cm of positive ease. 1 – your chest measurement = 60–80 cm 2 – your chest measurement = 80–100 cm 3 – your chest measurement = 100–120 cm Total length: 58 (58) 58 cm Yarn: Drops Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool) Meterage: 150 m / 50 g Yarn quantity: Color 1: 300 g (300 g) 400 g Color 2: 50 g (50 g) 50 g The Broke Sweater is worked in stockinette stitch using 5 mm needles. Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 17 stitches x 22 rows Needles and accessories: 1 circular needle, 5 mm, 40/80 cm 1 circular needle, 4.5 mm, 40 cm Optional: set of 5 double-pointed needles, 4.5 mm 2 stitch holder cords (alternatively, use a thicker yarn in a contrasting color) 11 stitch markers A measuring tape 1 tapestry needle for weaving in ends