Pocketful of Sunshine Sweater

A simple slash neck sweater pattern that oozes 80's easy style. This is a lovely simple design that requires a minimum of shaping, it has an easy fit and a soft boxy shape that works well with casual off duty moments. It has some simple but beautiful features including a happy sunny yellow pocket lining earning it the nickname 'pocketful of sunshine' as well as some cute single row stripes and textured stripes all using just the knit and purl stitches.

The pattern includes four sizes up to a UK 18-20 and is suitable for a beginner who is competent with the basics of knitting, casting on, casting off, knit, purl and working stripes.

A DK weight yarn is suggested and is worked on a 4.5mm needle, the yarn used to develop the pattern is Rowan felted tweed and Rowan Summerlite DK making it a versatile style for both Summer and Autumn. Instructions to create a short sleeved summer version are included.