2025 Sweater Knit-Along - Storm Sweater

Join the Amazing Threads 2025 Sweater Knit-Along to knit the Storm sweater!  Two different shapes/cuts available (Storm Sweater and Storm Sweater Man) to fit your fit and style preferences!  Both sweaters are knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!).

*Please check the sizing and yardage information for the specific version of the sweater you are making.*

Storm Sweater
Storm Sweater is a more typical "women's cut/fit" version of the sweater.

  

SIZES
The Storm Sweater is designed to have approx. 26 cm [10¼ inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes.

The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches].

Length:
56 (58) 60 (61) 62 (64) 66 (68) 70 (72) cm
[22 (22¾) 23½ (24) 24½ (25¼) 26 (26¾) 27½ (28¼) inches] measured mid back excl. neck edge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

DK Weight
1275 (1435) 1470 (1470) 1570 (1570) 1670 (1670) 1765 (1865) yds

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches] and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 32 and/or 40 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]

Or needles sized to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
20 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in texture pattern on 4 mm [US6] needle after wash and blocking

Storm Sweater Man
Storm Sweater Man is a more typical "men's cut/fit" version of the sweater.

 

SIZES
The Storm Sweater Man is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes.

The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 86-91 (91-96) 96-101 (101-107) 107-113 (113-119) 119-124 (124-132) 132-144 cm [33¾-35¾ (35¾-37¾) 37¾-39¾ (39¾-42¼) 42¼-44½ (44½-46¾) 46¾-48¾ (48¾-52) 52-56¾ inches].

Length:
69 (70) 71 (72) 74 (75) 77 (78) 79 cm
[27¼ (27½) 28 (28¼) 29¼ (29½) 30¼ (30¾) 31 inches] measured mid back excl. neck edge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

DK Weight
1570 (1670) 1725 (1770) 1770 (1825) 1870 (1960) 2060 yds

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches] and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 32 and/or 40 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]

Or needles sized to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
20 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches] in texture pattern on 4 mm [US6] needle after wash and blocking