The Weekender Sweater Knitting Project Kit

The Weekender Sweater Knitting Project Kit

The Weekender Sweater Knitting Project Kit is a timeless knit by Andrea Mowry  — the new modern classic, oversized in the best way, endlessly wearable, and designed to become the sweater you reach for again and again.

This kit gives you everything you need to cast on one of the most loved handknit sweaters out there — a relaxed, drop-shoulder pullover designed with texture, faux seams, and generous positive ease for a flattering fit across body types.

Perfect for slow mornings, chilly walks, coffee runs, or throwing over leggings when you want to feel instantly put together.

Why You’ll Love This Project

✔️ Timeless drop-shoulder design
✔️ Modern oversized fit (intended for approx. 10” positive ease)
✔️ Worsted weight = satisfying, fast knitting
✔️ Seamless construction for a clean finish
✔️ Textural details + faux seams for elevated style
✔️ Size inclusive fit

Whether you wear it to the office or out on a weekend hike, this versatile sweater is designed to move with your real life — and your handmade wardrobe.

Inside Your Kit

Your Weekender Sweater Knitting Kit includes:

🧶 Curated yarn in your selected colorway
📄 Pattern by Andrea Mowry (sent  via Ravelry)
📏 Enough yardage for your chosen size

The original design calls for worsted weight yarn and knits at a gauge of:

➡️ 18 stitches x 27 rows = 4” in stockinette

Finished bust measurements range from:

➡️ 39.5” – 72.5” depending on size

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate

Techniques include:

• Knitting in the round

• Tubular cast on / bind off

• Short rows

• Slipped stitches

• Three needle bind off

It’s a great “first big sweater” — with enough interest to keep experienced knitters engaged.

The Vibe

Relaxed but polished.
Slouchy but intentional.
The sweater you wear:

• at the lake
• on the couch
• to dinner
• to Rhinebeck
• everywhere in between

The Weekender Sweater isn’t trendy — it’s enduring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Measurements:
39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5)”
100.5 (112, 123, 132, 143.5)(152.5, 164, 173, 184) cm
Intended to be worn with approximately 10”/25.5cm of positive ease. 

Sample: Shown in a size 2 with 10” positive ease.

Yarn: Worsted Weight
330 (365, 405, 455, 500)(545, 590, 640, 683) g
915 (1015, 1130, 1265, 1385)(1520, 1640, 1790, 1910) yds
836 (928, 1033, 1157, 1267)(1390, 1500, 1637, 1747) m

Suggested Needles:
US 7/ 4.5mm - 40”/100 cm circular for tubular cast on
US 8/ 5mm - 40”/100 cm circular and DPNs for ribbing
US 9/5.5mm- 40”/100 cm circular and DPNs for main fabric

Techniques to Indulge In: Tubular cast on, tubular bind off, slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, three needle bind off.

Pattern will be sent to you via Ravelry.  Kit includes yarn and digital pattern only. 

photo credit: Andrea Mowry