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2026 Sweater Knit-Along - Switchback Jacket & Vest
Join the Amazing Threads 2026 Sweater Knit-Along to knit the Switchback Jacket & Vest! Two different designs available (cardigan or vest) 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!). The pattern includes unique customizable sizing to accommodate both a variety of shoulder and body circumference combinations as well as preferred fit. Note: The Switchback Jacket & Vest is currently available only in Trails & Valleys by Lindsey Fowler
*Please check the sizing and yardage information for the specific version of the sweater you are making.*
Switchback Jacket
Switchback Jacket is a typical top-down cardigan
SIZES
The Switchback Jacket is designed to have approx. 6-10 inches of positive ease.
SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12) 13, 14
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at body: 16, 20, 24 (28, 32, 36) 40, 44, 48 (52, 56, 60) 64, 68” / 41, 51, 61 (71, 81, 91) 102, 112, 122 (132, 142, 152) 163, 173 cm.
Cross back: 7, 9, 10.75 (12.5, 13.75, 15.5) 17.75, 18.75, 21 (22.75, 25, 26.25) 28, 29.75” / 18, 22, 27 (31, 34, 39) 44, 47, 52 (57, 62, 66) 70, 74 cm.
Upper arm circumference: 6.25, 7, 8.5 (9.25, 12.5, 13.25) 14.25, 16, 16.5 (17.25, 17.25, 17.75) 17.75, 17.75” / 16, 18, 22 (23, 32, 34) 36, 41, 42 (44, 44, 45) 45, 45 cm.
Wrist circumference: 5.25, 5.25, 6.75 (6.75, 7, 7.5) 8, 8.5, 9 (9.25, 9.75, 10.25) 11, 12” / 13, 13, 17 (17, 18, 19) 20, 22, 23 (23, 25, 26) 28, 30 cm.
Body length approx. 5.5” / 13.5 cm for babies, 10” / 25 cm for kids, 15” / 37 cm for adults, 20” / 49 cm for tall adults from underarm.
Sleeve length 8” / 20 cm for babies, 12–15” / 32–40 cm for kids, 17” / 43 cm for adults, 22” / 56 cm for tall adults from underarm.
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.
Worsted Weight
MC:
Jacket
187, 228, 448 (516, 740, 839) 1129, 1281, 1400 (1523, 1617, 1718) 1816, 1918 yds / 171, 208, 410 (472, 677, 767) 1032, 1171, 1280 (1393, 1479, 1571) 1661, 1754 m.
Tall Jacket (Tall version applicable only to sizes 7-14)
- -, -, - ( -, -, -) 1404, 1583, 1725 (1869, 1983, 2107) 2226, 2349 yds / 1 - , -, - ( -, -, -) 284, 1447, 1577 (1709, 1813, 1926) 1284, 1447, 1577 (1709, 1813, 1927) 2035, 2148 m.
CC: 46, 50, 63 (67, 73, 80) 87, 94, 100 (106, 113, 120) 128, 138 yds / 42, 46, 58 (61, 67, 73) 80, 86, 91 (97, 103, 110) 117, 126 m.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 8 / 5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles AND US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (or cord lengths compatible to finished body and arm circumferences).
Or needles sized to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in stockinette st, after blocking.
Switchback Vest
Switchback Vest is the same construction as the Switchback Jacket without knitting the sleeves.
SIZES
The Switchback Jacket is designed to have approx. 6-10 inches of positive ease.
SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12) 13, 14
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at body: 16, 20, 24 (28, 32, 36) 40, 44, 48 (52, 56, 60) 64, 68” / 41, 51, 61 (71, 81, 91) 102, 112, 122 (132, 142, 152) 163, 173 cm.
Cross back: 7, 9, 10.75 (12.5, 13.75, 15.5) 17.75, 18.75, 21 (22.75, 25, 26.25) 28, 29.75” / 18, 22, 27 (31, 34, 39) 44, 47, 52 (57, 62, 66) 70, 74 cm.
Upper arm circumference: 6.25, 7, 8.5 (9.25, 12.5, 13.25) 14.25, 16, 16.5 (17.25, 17.25, 17.75) 17.75, 17.75” / 16, 18, 22 (23, 32, 34) 36, 41, 42 (44, 44, 45) 45, 45 cm.
Wrist circumference: 5.25, 5.25, 6.75 (6.75, 7, 7.5) 8, 8.5, 9 (9.25, 9.75, 10.25) 11, 12” / 13, 13, 17 (17, 18, 19) 20, 22, 23 (23, 25, 26) 28, 30 cm.
Body length approx. 5.5” / 13.5 cm for babies, 10” / 25 cm for kids, 15” / 37 cm for adults, 20” / 49 cm for tall adults from underarm.
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.
Worsted Weight
Vest
106, 141, 286 (346, 459, 540) 795, 913, 1017 (1125, 1211, 1298) 1385, 1471 yds / 97, 129, 262 (316, 420, 494) 727, 835, 930 (1029, 1107, 1187) 1266, 1345 m.
Tall vest (Tall version not applicable only to sizes 7-14)
- , -, - ( -, -, -) 971, 1107, 1229 (1355, 1459, 1563) 1667, 1771 yds / -, -, - (-, -, -) 888, 1012, 1124 (1239, 1334, 1429) 1524, 1619 m.
CC: 46, 50, 63 (67, 73, 80) 87, 94, 100 (106, 113, 120) 128, 138 yds / 42, 46, 58 (61, 67, 73) 80, 86, 91 (97, 103, 110) 117, 126 m.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 8 / 5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles AND US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (or cord lengths compatible to finished body and arm circumferences).
Or needles sized to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn
GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in stockinette st, after blocking.
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