Who doesn’t need a lightweight summer sweater? No need to put down your needles and hooks when the weather gets steamy. These breezy patterns make me wish I were at the beach!

Ok, so if you’re a working mother of a toddler like me, now’s probably the time to start on Christmas presents that may or may not actually become finished objects. Summer sweaters are not likely to knit themselves before it’s Fall all over again.

But if you have flying fingers, need a sweater and have the time, here’s a list of freebies that I dug up so you don’t have to waste that precious time clicking all over the web.

These all go up to at least a 1x, most to 3x.

Knit Patterns

1. Shetland Shorty - A Lace Wrap/Bolero.
2. Thira - A knit halter.
3. Inverness - 3/4 sleeve reverse stockinette sweater with stripes and seed stitch ribs.
4. Gigi - Short sleeve kimono cardigan.
5. Light Summer Vest - Sign-up/Login required
6. Summer Cardigan and Scarf - Sign-up/Login required
7. All Season Shell - Sign-up/Login required
8. Knitted Simple Shell - Sign-up/Login required
9. Ribbed Shell - Sign-up/Login required
10. Textured Shell - Sign-up/Login required

Crochet Patterns

1. Raglan T-shirt - custom fit - Sign-up/Login required
2. Crocheted Summer Pullover - Sign-up/Login required
3. Empire Top in Microspun - Sign-up/Login required
4. Empire Top in Organic Cotton - Sign-up/Login required
5. Four Seasons Bolero - Sign-up/Login required
6. Crochet Capelet - Sign-up/Login required
7. Beach Cover-up / Pullover - Sign-up/Login required
8. Beach Cover-up / Cardigan - Sign-up/Login required
9. Sleeveless Tunic/Jumper - Sign-up/Login required
10. Elegant Shell - Sign-up/Login required
11. Light ‘n Lively Swingy Tank - Sign-up/Login required

For a whole pile of patterns, check out Spring and Summer Sweaters from Berroco’s free pattern library. They have a high percentage of plus-sized patterns.

Enjoy!
Jen

Wow!! You really must pick up this issue. Beautiful, strange, couture, oh-no-the-’80’s, and everything in between.

First, cruise by Vogue’s site for some free patterns from the 10 different covers.

Next, check out the preview page for a few pattern photos.

So much delightful knitting. Anyone else in love with the scarf on the cover?

I’m horrified by the return of the big baggy sweater. I spent my teenage years hiding my 130lb body under baggy sweaters because I thought I was fat. Now that I actually am overly rotund and have decided to show my curves for what they are, the baggy sweaters are back. I will not wear you, you baggy sweater!

On the bright side, the big sweaters look like they would fit just about anybody. At last, we can wear couture.

In all there are 11 patterns that go up to 2x. Four of those are big, baggy one-size-fits-all sweaters.

• Shawl Collar Tunic
  Size: Small - XX-Large
• Hoodie
  Size: Small - XX-Large
• The Bubble
  Size: One sized big, baggy sweater
• Eyelet Sweater
  Size: One sized big, baggy sweater
• Enchanted Forest Cardigan
  Size: One sized big, baggy sweater
• Hooded Cardigan
  Size: One sized big, baggy sweater
• Center Motif Pullover
  Size: Small - XX-Large
• Cabled Coat
  Size: Small - XX-Large
• Lace Dress
  Size: Small - XX-Large
• Michael Kors Cabled Turtleneck
  Size: Small - 2X
• Paneled Jacket
  Size: One size fits most

Knitsimple’s Fall 2007 issue has patterns o’ plenty for fluffy people. Most are pictured on their preview page. For those that aren’t, I’ve taken some pictures of my floor where the magazine just happens to be there and open to that page.

Cabled Vest

Size: Medium to 2X (Unisex)

Striped Vest

Size: Small to 2X

Mitered Jacket

Size: Small/Medium to 2X

Cowl-Neck Tie Back Pullover

Size: X-Small to 3X
See photo on their site, top picture on the left.

V-Neck Pocket Pullover

Size: Small to 2X
See photo on their site, top picture on the right.

The following are part of a plus-size feature article. Hooray, made for us! See all of them on their preview page under “Working Assets.”

Mesh Wrap (crochet!)

Size: Small/Large to 1X-3X

Tie-Back Pullover

Size: X-Small to 3X

Ribbed Shrug

Size: X-Small to 2X/3X

U-Neck Vest

Size: X-Small to 3X

Yum! I want to make everything! If I had to choose, I would probably pick the mesh wrap since I’m not bad at crochet and the U-neck vest since it looks like an easy, non-frustrating piece for knitting practice. I would love to work up the tie-back cowl-neck pullover but would have a high potential for becoming an unfinished object due to my complete lack of time.

Don’t forget to check out the cute mittens!

Let me know if you need more details - I’m happy to post yarn info or measurements. Thanks!

Just out in today’s KnitBits newsletter from Berroco:

Really, (yes, really, that’s the name of the pattern) a vest knit in Monet. Pattern sizes x-small through 2X. Looks like you would have to block it or put the buttons in the right place to get it to do the curvy, pointed look in front.

Wright, a sleeveless drape neck top. I wonder if it’s supposed to be pulled down so far on your shoulders?

Check out Knitty’s Spring issue when you have a moment. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the fact that they included plus sizing in the patterns!

Just out in the Lion Brand e-mail today - a free sweater pattern from the book ‘Knit Three Ways‘, and it goes up to 1X!

You’ll have to log in to see it, so keep this page handy if you need to click on the link again.

Sweatshirt To Soiree

• 99 cent Simplicity pattern sale at Joanns on Memorial Day.
  • Find your local sales flyer
  • Find a store
  • Make a list of Simplicity Patterns you want
• Knit.1 has loads of plus-sized patterns in their new Green issue as compared to their last issue.

Hmm - that’s a shorter list than I thought it would be! I’ll post more details on Knit.1 and Vogue Knitting asap.

Happy long Memorial Day weekend for those of you in the U.S.! Happy Weekend to everyone else!

Getting a plus-size pattern free from Berroco is hit or miss. In today’s Knit Bits newsletter, this tank goes up to 2x while the other featured tank, Latoya, goes up to a large.

Badia - Free scoop neck lacy tank pattern, up to 2X

Lion Brand featured these free patterns in today’s newsletter. I feel like I’ve seen them before but I’m posting them anyway:

Babysoft Kimono (knit)
Size: Medium, 1X, 2X

V-Stitch Wrap Around Sweater in Cotton Ease (crochet)
Size: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

In Lion Brand Organic Cotton, there’s a knitted Boatneck Raglan Pullover which is frighteningly off-the-shoulder but it does go up to 2X. There’s also a knitted cropped raglan sweater which is actually a cropped, buttonless cardigan that looks kinda comfy. It goes up to 2X.

For Crocheters, there’s an elegant shell in Lion Brand Organic that sizes up to 2X.

I have so much to share with you and so little time! I’m going to post a few catch-up posts this weekend about new magazines and new sewing patterns.

Thanks for stopping by and have a marvelous weekend!

Here’s a round-up of the plus-size free patterns sent out in the Knit Bits newsletters from Berroco this month.

Karole sweater - Up to 48″ finished bust size.

Brittania modified polo - up to 52″ finished bust size. Hooray!

Valpuri form fitting tee - up to 48″ finished bust size.

Melody Shrug - up to 48″ finished bust size. And there’s a matching purse.

One more newsletter to go for April - I’ll post here if it contains any patterns for real women.

Take care!
Jen