The design for the Men’s Windowpane Pullover came from my attraction to the Navaho Basket Pattern, published in Barbara Walker’s book, A Treasury of Knitting Patterns. I wanted to design a simply constructed sweater, with a manly feel to it, and the Navaho Basket Pattern seemed like the perfect choice. The sweater is designed to be roomy, with drop shoulders, a shallow v-neck, contrasting color edges, and knit in a DK weight yarn for a lighter, more fluid fabric.

The nice thing about this pattern is that, even though it is designed for men, it makes a great oversized “boyfriend” sweater for women! It’s super comfy, and the color combinations are endless, so you can customize your color scheme to suit your desires.
A surprisingly easy pattern dominates this comfy, oversize men’s v-neck sweater. The three- color pattern looks like fair isle, but is actually a slip stitch pattern, which is super easy to do. It has uncomplicated shaping, with 2X2 ribbed edges, a shallow v-neck and drop shoulders. The colors you choose can change the look of the sweater, whether you choose same toned, or contrasting, two darks and a light, or two lights and a dark. The combinations are endless!

Level of Experience: Intermediate
Sizes: S, (M, L, 1X)
Finished Measurements
Chest at underarm: 41 (45, 49, 53) “
Finished Length: 25.5, (26, 26.5, 27)”Designer Note: While this is designed as a man’s sweater, it makes a fabulous oversized women’s “boyfriend” sweater! Adjust the colors to suit you.

Materials:
Knit Picks SWISH ( 100 g., 123 yds,, 100% superwash Merino wool) 10, (11, 12, 13) balls Color A, Garnet Heather
2, (2, 2, 2) balls Color B, Lemongrass Heather
3, (3, 3, 3) balls Color C, Allspice

One pair each #5 straight needles One set #4 16” circular needles One stitch holder
One stitch marker
crochet hook for weaving in ends tapestry needle
Gauge
In 2X2 ribbing: 5.5 st/in, 7.5 rows/in
In St st: 5.5 st/in, 7.5 rows/in
In Navaho Basket Pattern: 6 st/in 7.25rows/in To save time, take time to check gauge.
Construction Notes
Front, Back and drop shoulder sleeves knitted separately, then sewn together. Neck edge is picked up and knitted.
Designer Note: This sweater is designed to be oversize, with approximately 5 inches of ease.