Amanda’s Aran Sweater

This is the ultimate in collegiate style!Imagine a hoodie that hugs your curves instead of hides them. Throw in beautiful intricate cables. Now make it so elastic you don’t have to worry about what you wear under it. And add a zipper so it doesn’t mess up your hair.
It is perfect for layering. She can fit a camisole and thermal tee underneath, and wear it as a fall jacket, but she’s still able to throw her winter coat overtop in the deep chill of winter. Not to mention easy-care yarn means your hard work won’t fall victim to the dormitory laundry. What’s the secret to those magical sizes below, you may ask? A super stretchy 2-by-1 rib over the waist shaping. No more guessing if it will fit!

Notes: This sweater is knit back-and-forth in one piece from the bottom up, then divided for the armholes, and rejoined for the hood which is grafted together using Kitchener stitch.