Looking for the perfect summer knit sweater white pattern? This airy lace pullover, worked in 100% cotton yarn, is your ideal warm-weather knitting project. The summer knit sweater white features a delicate openwork stitch and a relaxed fit, making it a seasonal essential for cool summer evenings.
This lightweight summer knit sweater white is designed with a classic crew neck and subtle shoulder shaping, ensuring both comfort and style.
Sizes: 36/38 (44/46) [European / US: equivalent to Small/Medium (Large/X-Large)]
Materials:
- Yarn: 100% cotton (125 m / 50 g) – 400 (500) g in blue (or your preferred shade)
- Needles: US size 3 (3.25 mm) and US size 6 (4.0 mm)
- Circular needle: US size 3 (3.25 mm), 16″ (40 cm) for neckband
Gauge (Pattern 2): 20 sts x 28 rows = 4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm) on larger needles (US 6 / 4.0 mm), after blocking.
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern 1 (Garter Stitch in the round): Alternate 1 round knit, 1 round purl.
- Pattern 2 (Lace Pattern – multiple of 18 sts + 1 + 2 edge sts): Follow the chart. Rows 1–10 and 13–22 show only RS rows; on WS rows, purl all sts (knit twisted sts as twisted, purl yarn overs). Rows 11 and 12 show all rows. Begin with st before right arrow, repeat 18-st repeat between arrows, end with st after left arrow. Work rows 1–22 once, then repeat rows 21–22.
Back:
Using larger needles (US 6 / 4.0 mm), cast on 111 (129) sts. Purl 1 WS row (this row is not counted in subsequent measurements). Continue in Pattern 2.
At 54 cm (152 rows) [58 cm / 162 rows] from cast-on edge, bind off for shoulder slopes on both sides: 1 x 3 (4) sts, then every 2nd row: 2 x 3 sts + 6 x 4 sts (4 x 4 sts + 4 x 5 sts).
At 58 cm (162 rows) [62 cm / 174 rows] from cast-on edge, bind off center 35 (39) sts for neck. Finish each side separately. For neck rounding, bind off on inner edge every 2nd row: 1 x 3 sts, 1 x 2 sts.
Front:
Knit same as back, but for deeper neckline at 50 cm (140 rows) [54 cm / 152 rows] from cast-on edge, bind off center 21 (25) sts. Then bind off on inner edge every 2nd row: 12 x 1 st.
Sleeves (make 2):
Using larger needles (US 6 / 4.0 mm), cast on 75 (93) sts. Purl 1 WS row (knitwise on WS? Original says «knit» WS row – in US terms: purl WS row to match). Continue in Pattern 2.
At 33 cm (92 rows) from cast-on edge, bind off all sts.
Finishing:
Sew shoulder seams. For neckband, with circular needle (US 3 / 3.25 mm), pick up and knit 116 (124) sts around neckline. Work 1.5 cm in Pattern 1 (garter stitch in the round). Bind off loosely. Set in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams.
This comfortable summer knit sweater white will quickly become your go-to warm-weather garment. Whether you knit it in blue, ivory, or any shade, this summer knit sweater white pattern delivers a timeless look. Add your summer knit sweater white to your queue today – it’s a breezy, breathable staple for every hand-knitter’s wardrobe.
Knitting Chart
Symbol Key
- I k (knit)
- + edge st (edge stitch)
- — p (purl)
- < ktbl (knit through back loop — twisted knit stitch; in the purl row, this becomes ptbl — purl through back loop)
- U yo (yarn over)
- V k2tog (knit 2 together — right-leaning decrease)
- ↓ ssk (slip, slip, knit — left-leaning decrease)
- ^2 p2tog (purl 2 together)
- □ no stitch (the cell is empty or shaded for visual reference only)
Sweater Schematic
