The #SizeInclusive Bayview Sweater by Janine Myska is a light and airy pullover with oversized sleeves and a relaxed fit, written in eleven sizes. Featuring a drop-shoulder construction and statement ribbing on the sleeve cuffs, hem, and neckline, the charmingly playful Bayview Sweater is a fun knit that requires no seaming. Knit with a bulky weight yarn with a hazy, blown construction, this seemingly-weightless pullover knits up in no time and feels light as a feather, adding a touch of texture to your cold-weather layering without overheating you.
The wide sleeves and relaxed fit of the body create a casual silhouette, while a few simple short rows in the shoulders improve the fit for a more polished look.
Pair it effortlessly with jeans or try styling over a white collared shirt for a business-casual look.
11 Sizes: {XXXS, XXS, XS} (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
Materials
Yarn: Bulky—Wonderfluff in Hare Heather (beige full-length version) and Kumquat Heather (orange cropped version – unfortunately this colorway seems to be discontinued)
- 70% baby alpaca; 7% Merino, 23% Nylon
- 142 yds (129 m) per 1.7 oz (50 g) ball
Yardage (full-length): {6, 6, 6} (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) balls of Wonderfluff
{750, 800, 850} (875, 1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1450, 1600, 1750) yds
{686, 732, 778} (800, 915, 1006, 1097) (1189, 1326, 1463, 1600) m
Yardage (cropped): {5, 5, 5} (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls of Wonderfluff
{625, 675, 700} (725, 775, 875, 950) (1050, 1150, 1275, 1375) yds
{572, 618, 641} (663, 709, 801, 869) (961, 1052, 1166, 1258) m
Needles Required:
Main Gauge Needle - Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge with the following recommended cord lengths:
- 24” or 32” (60-82 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for majority of sleeves
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the lower sleeve. You can also use the magic loop method to complete the sleeves using a longer cord length, if preferred.
Ribbing Needle - Size U.S. 10 ½ (6.5 mm) or size that is 1.5 mm smaller than main gauge needle, with the following recommended cord lengths:
- 24” (60 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for neckline ribbing
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the sleeve cuffs. You can also use the magic loop method with longer cord, if preferred.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker to mark BOR, scrap yarn for placing work on hold (I recommend using a contrasting color), an additional needle (of similar size) for 3 needle bind-off
Skills required: placing sections of work on hold to pick up later, wrap and turn (video linked), 3-needle bind-off (video linked), picking up stitches around the neckline, picking up stitches at the sleeve opening.