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✨ Why You’ll Love Stripe Hype Sweater

The Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg is a fun, modern knitting project that celebrates color and creativity. Designed as the perfect stash-busting sweater, it allows knitters to mix favorite shades or use leftover yarns to create a truly one-of-a-kind garment. Every stripe adds personality, making the knitting process just as enjoyable as wearing the finished sweater.

Worked from the top down, the sweater features a relaxed oversized silhouette with dropped shoulders and classic stockinette stitch. Its clean construction lets the colorful stripes take center stage, while the twisted rib neckline, cuffs, and hem provide a polished finish. Whether you choose vibrant rainbow tones or a subtle neutral palette, Stripe Hype is easy to customize to match your personal style.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Veronika Lindberg

Published: May 2023

Published In:

• Kutovakika
• Kutovakika Ravelry Store

Category: Sweater / Pullover

Construction: Top-down sweater with body worked in the round

Design Features:

• Top-down construction
• Relaxed oversized fit
• Classic striped design
• Twisted rib neckline, cuffs, and hem
• Seamless body worked in the round
• Inclusive sizing
• Written instructions

Available Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished Bust Circumference

• 90 (106, 116, 126, 136) (146, 156, 168, 178) cm
• 35.5 (41.75, 45.75, 49.5, 53.5) (57.5, 61.5, 66, 70) inches

The pattern is designed with 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) of positive ease for a comfortable oversized fit.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Sandnes Garn Double Sunday

Yarn Weight

• DK (11 WPI)

The original design uses one main color combined with five contrasting stripe colors.

Main Color (MC)

Approximately:

• 300 (325, 350, 375, 400) (425, 450, 475, 500) g

Contrast Colors

CC1, CC2 & CC3

Approximately:

• 35–120 g each, depending on size

CC4 & CC5

Approximately:

• 35–90 g each, depending on size

The pattern also includes instructions for using:

• DK-weight yarn throughout
• Two strands of fingering-weight yarn held together to achieve DK weight

Approximate Total Yardage

• 1,164–2,953 yards (1,064–2,700 meters)

Needles

• US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles
• US 2½ (3.0 mm) circular needles

Use needle lengths appropriate for the body, sleeves, and neckline, with Magic Loop or double-pointed needles if preferred.

Gauge

Main Fabric

20 stitches and 31 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

Measured in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Twisted Rib

25 stitches and 32 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches)

Measured in k1 tbl, p1 rib after blocking.

Additional Materials

• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn

🌈 What Makes This Sweater Special

Stripe Hype Sweater is designed to encourage creativity. Instead of following a fixed color palette, the pattern invites knitters to experiment with leftover yarns, favorite shades, or carefully coordinated color combinations. Every version can look completely different while maintaining the same modern silhouette.

Construction begins by knitting the back flat before the front sections are worked separately. After joining the pieces, the body is worked seamlessly in the round, followed by sleeves picked up directly from the armholes. The twisted rib collar is added last, creating a clean and professional finish.

Because the stripes are worked in simple stockinette stitch, the project remains approachable while offering endless opportunities for color customization. It’s an ideal choice for knitters looking to reduce yarn stash without sacrificing style.

👕 Style & Wear Tips

• Mix bold colors for a playful statement sweater.
• Use muted earth tones for a timeless Scandinavian-inspired look.
• Fingering-weight leftovers can be held double to create your own DK-weight color combinations.
• Pair the sweater with jeans, leggings, or skirts for a casual everyday outfit.
• Block the finished garment to even the stitches and enhance the drape of the fabric.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available for €7.50 EUR.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripe-hype-sweater