Knitting Pattern – Waffle Stitch Hoodie Sweater

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a relaxed hoodie featuring a sporty waffle stitch, raglan sleeves, and a tubular iCord to gather the hood close. The hoodie is made with Country Classic 4 Ply yarn, a pure merino wool blend, which creates an extra cozy but lightweight layer. The combination of the waffle stitch and the yarn creates a textured and warm sweater that is perfect for the colder months.

The pattern is part of the Men’s Capsule Collection book and if you love this pattern, you will find the complete collection in the great value book of beautiful, timeless knits that you will make again and again.

To complete this pattern, you will need a pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles, a pair of 2¾mm (UK12 – USA2) knitting needles, a pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) double pointed knitting needles and stitch holders. This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience, who are familiar with basic knit and purl stitches, and want to try new techniques like waffle stitch and iCord.

The design number for this pattern is 10582, which will be helpful if you want to reference it again in the future. This pattern is a great choice for knitters who want to create a stylish and cozy sweater, perfect for colder months and with a sporty touch that can be worn casually.

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I hadn’t heard of Laura Sebastian’s fantasy series Castles in Their Bones until I stumbled upon Mary P. Hunt’s knitting patterns inspired by the series, but if you’re already a fan (of this series in particular or fantasy in general) you’re sure to enjoy these designs.

The book series, in case you’re curious, follows triplet princesses who each marry a prince on their 16th birthday as part of their mother’s master plan to take over the whole continent of Vesteria. (Thanks, GoodReads!)

I don’t know how I found the (all these links ahead are to Ravelry, FYI) Star-Touched Hat knitting pattern, but it was the first one I saw. There’s also a coordinating cowl and mittens if you want to complete the full set.

All of them prominently feature stars and have a sort of Art Deco feel. They call for DK weight yarn in two colors, so you could make them all to match or use different colors for each.

The hat comes in five sizes, ranging in circumference from 18.5 to 22.3 inches (or 47 to 57 cm). It can be worked with a short brim or a folded brim.

The mittens come in small and large adult sizes, with extended sizes for both (more length is included in the extended sizes). These feature a cool Latvian braid at the top of the cuff, which is a fun skill to learn.

And the cowl is one size, on the smaller side as cowls go, measuring about 13.5 inches/34.5 cm tall and 26 inches/66 cm around.

The designer suggests you can hold a bit of metallic thread along with your yarn to give it more of a sparkly, regal, celestial feel, but that’s totally up to you!

As mentioned above you can get all of these patterns on Ravelry. As of this writing there doesn’t seem to be a discount from buying all three, but maybe that will change.

[Photo: Mary P. Hunt]

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