It's Not a Sweatshirt
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Detail
It's Not a Sweatshirt is a simple and basic staple sweater with a relaxed fit, inspired by the classic sweatshirt. The sweater is worked seamless top down in the round in stockinette stitch. It begins with a folded ribbed neckband, and continues with short row neckline shaping and raglan increases to the underarms. Sleeve stitches are then placed on hold to be worked after the body has been completed. It’s Not a Sweatshirt is knit with two strands together throughout, one strand of Merino and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair. You can easily add your personal and unique touch to this basic sweater by mixing and matching colors and choosing your own combination. The possible variations are endless!
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Bust circumference: 96 (100, 108, 112, 118, 130, 142, 154) cm [37¾ (39¼, 42½, 44, 46½, 51, 56, 60¾)]"; Length from shoulder to hem: 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) cm [20½ (21¼, 22, 22¾, 23½, 24½, 25, 26)]"; Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 46 (46, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48, 48) cm [18 (18, 18½, 18½, 18½, 19, 19, 19)]"
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino, Cotton Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn; 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls; and 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
The sample is knit in Merino, Pearl Gray colorway and Soft Silk Mohair, Limestone colorway
Needles: 3.5 mm / US4, 4 mm / US6 and 4.5 mm / US7 circular needles, and 3.5 mm / US4, 4 mm / US6 and 4.5 mm / US7 double-pointed needles, in size to obtain gauge, and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needle for Italian bind off method
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm [4"] in st st with 4.5 mm / US7 needle
Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle -
Customer Reviews
Del*******yer
Wore it to a weekend farmers market stroll — light enough for sunshine but warm when the breeze kicked in the color popped against my denim jacket and the stitching didn’t pull or twist even after bending to pick up groceries shipped faster than expected and the note inside said ‘Made with intention’ — I believed it
Prof.***********arson
This isn’t just a sweatshirt it’s my new confidence booster the shoulder line is sharp the waist subtly tapers and the cotton blend feels luxe against my skin arrived in 2 days with a reusable drawstring bag — sustainable and stunning
Miss********ice
So comfy and stylish — wore it to drop my kid at preschool and ended up staying for coffee with other parents everyone asked where I got it fabric held up great after washing but the tag rubbed a tiny bit at first (snipped it off no problem) delivery was prompt and friendly
Ms. S***********on DVM
Put it on during a chaotic morning with three Zooms back-to-back and instantly felt grounded the weight is perfect not too heavy not too flimsy and the hem stays put even when I reach for notes the package arrived with care instructions printed on recycled paper — such a nice touch
Len*******hal
Love the feel and fit — soft, structured, and somehow both relaxed and put-together wore it hiking then straight to dinner no one guessed it was technically a sweatshirt shipping took 4 days which was fine but tracking updates were delayed by a day
Ned*******g V
Finally a sweatshirt that doesn’t look like I’m hiding in it the cut is modern slim but not tight and the fabric breathes better than any I’ve owned shipped super fast and the box had a little sticker that said ‘You’ve got this’ — made my day
Prof.***********ann MD
Needed something cozy but polished for my remote client call and this sweatshirt saved me it drapes so elegantly on my shoulders no sagging no pilling and the crew neck doesn’t gape I ordered Monday night and had it Wednesday morning with zero hassle
Miss*********Fahey
Threw this on before rushing to my 7am coffee run and wow the sleeves hit perfectly at my wrist no bunching no slipping and the color stayed vibrant even after three washes shipping was lightning fast and the packaging felt thoughtful like opening a gift
Aiy*******ner
Wore it to my friend's backyard BBQ and got so many compliments the fabric is buttery soft the fit is just right not too boxy not too tight and it arrived two days early with a sweet handwritten note from the team I felt like I was wearing my favorite blanket but chic