Cinema Paita Knitting Pattern – Kutovakika

The Cinema Sweater knitting pattern is a stylish women's sweater pattern designed by Kutovakika. This knitting pattern is for you if you want to knit a timeless and versatile sweater for your wardrobe.

The Cinema sweater is a clean-lined and easily combinable knit that is suitable for both everyday wear and more relaxed occasions. The design works well in different colors and yarns, so you can adapt the sweater to your own style.

The pattern is designed so that knitting progresses logically step by step. It is suitable for knitters with some experience as well as more advanced enthusiasts.

Knitting pattern features

• clear and easy-to-follow sweater pattern
• timeless and versatile design
• suitable for various yarn options
• designer Kutovakika
  

Who the pattern is for

The Cinema Sweater knitting pattern is suitable for knitters who want to make a high-quality and well-fitting sweater themselves. The pattern is well-suited for:

• knitting an everyday sweater
• layering
• a timeless wardrobe

The sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom in stockinette stitch, so you can adjust the length to your liking. The top is knitted using German short rows to raise the back and achieve a beautiful fit for the neckline. After that, the top is knitted in the round, simultaneously increasing for raglan sleeves. The stitches for the sleeves are placed on hold while the body is knitted, and the sleeves are knitted one by one in the round at the end.

Difficulty level: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆

"The Cinema sweater was born because I wanted (and needed) a really simple and oversized sweater that would be both relaxing to knit and comfortable to wear. I decided to name it the Cinema sweater – I was inspired by Harry Styles' song of the same name – because I think it's the perfect sweater for a relaxed movie night and at the same time it's effortlessly stylish. The sleeves are extra long and wide, which gives the sweater a modern look." - Kutovakika

Sizes:

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

Finished garment measurements:
a. Chest circumference: 114.5 (124, 132.5, 144) (152.5, 163, 176) (186, 195) cm.
b. Length from armpit to hem: 34 cm for all sizes (or desired length).
c. Sleeve length from armpit: 49 cm (or desired length).
d. Sleeve circumference at armpit: 39.5 (44, 49.5, 54) (58.5, 63.5, 70) (75.5, 79.5) cm. e. Cuff circumference: 25 (26.5, 28.5, 32.5) (34.5, 36, 39) (42, 45) cm.

The recommended ease for the Cinema sweater is 30 – 40 cm. Choose the size whose chest circumference is 30 – 40 cm larger than your own chest measurement, depending on how much ease you prefer.

Gauge:

19 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm in 1x1 rib (*k1, p1*) on 3 mm needles, after blocking.

Needles:

3 mm: circular needle 40 – 60 cm for the neckline and 80 – 100 cm for the hem ribbing, and DPNs for the sleeve ribbing (or use the magic loop technique).
4.5 mm: circular needle 40 – 60 cm for the sleeves and 80 – 100 cm for the body, or just 80 – 100 cm if using the magic loop technique.

Other notions:

Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Yarn recommendation:

Yarn recommendation:

You can knit the Cinema sweater with DK weight yarn or, for example, by knitting with two strands of fingering weight yarn held together.

Dark blue sample sweater
475 (500, 525, 550) (575, 600, 625) (650, 675) g Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool - 235 m/50 g) in color 5882 Marine blue, knitting with two strands held together.

Grey sample sweater
450 (475, 500, 525) (550, 575, 600) (625, 650) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m/50 g) in color Pearl Gray, knitting with two strands held together.