Mad Dash Sweater Knitting Pattern
Mad Dash is a relaxed, casual sweater with a modern twist. Its loose fit and slightly flared silhouette make it comfortable and easy to wear, while the combination of bold color blocks and subtle striping adds a playful touch. The side button detail not only enhances the design but also allows for easy layering, making Mad Dash versatile enough to wear over light or heavy layers depending on the season. The wide ribbed hem and cuffs provide structure and balance to the soft lines of the sweater, creating a piece that’s both cozy and effortlessly stylish.
Mad Dash is ideal for intermediate knitters who are ready to take on a fun yet challenging project. The pattern incorporates a variety of techniques, including seamless top-down construction, yoke shaping, and buttonhole placement, making it a great opportunity to expand your knitting skills. The color changes and stripe work keep the knitting process engaging, while the buttoned side panels add a clever twist to traditional sweater construction. Whether you’re comfortable with these techniques or eager to learn something new, this project provides the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building for knitters seeking to create a unique, wearable piece.
Pattern written in American English (with standard US standard terms) and German.
SIZES
XS (XS1, S1, S2, M1)(M2, L1, L2, XL1, XL2)
Measured Bust Circumference
XS1 - 28 inches / 71.5 cm
XS2 - 30 inches / 76.5 cm
S1 - 32 inches / 81.5 cm
S2 - 34 inches / 86.5 cm
M1 - 36 inches / 91.5 cm
M2 - 38 inches / 97 cm
L1 - 40 inches / 102 cm
L2 - 42 inches / 107 cm
XL1- 44 inches / 112 cm
XL2 - 46 inches / 117 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn: Tosh Sport, a 3-ply superwash, 100% merino, hand-dyed, sport weight yarn by madelinetosh. Estimated yarn requirement for a monotone sweater: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn requirements for the striped version: Main Color (green as shown in the model): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Contrast Color (yellow as shown in the model): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. @ 270 yards / 247 meters per 120 g skein.
Buttons: 20 or more 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) buttons to close the side ribbing, number depends on your desired front length.
NEEDLES
US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles for body, US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles for ribbing, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size US 6 (4.0 mm) needles, measured on a washed and blocked swatch.
DIFFICULTY
This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. Directions for all stitches are well-defined in the Abbreviations and Definitions section of the pattern.
LANGUAGES
English and German
Mad Dash is a relaxed, casual sweater with a modern twist. Its loose fit and slightly flared silhouette make it comfortable and easy to wear, while the combination of bold color blocks and subtle striping adds a playful touch. The side button detail not only enhances the design but also allows for easy layering, making Mad Dash versatile enough to wear over light or heavy layers depending on the season. The wide ribbed hem and cuffs provide structure and balance to the soft lines of the sweater, creating a piece that’s both cozy and effortlessly stylish.
Mad Dash is ideal for intermediate knitters who are ready to take on a fun yet challenging project. The pattern incorporates a variety of techniques, including seamless top-down construction, yoke shaping, and buttonhole placement, making it a great opportunity to expand your knitting skills. The color changes and stripe work keep the knitting process engaging, while the buttoned side panels add a clever twist to traditional sweater construction. Whether you’re comfortable with these techniques or eager to learn something new, this project provides the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building for knitters seeking to create a unique, wearable piece.
Pattern written in American English (with standard US standard terms) and German.
SIZES
XS (XS1, S1, S2, M1)(M2, L1, L2, XL1, XL2)
Measured Bust Circumference
XS1 - 28 inches / 71.5 cm
XS2 - 30 inches / 76.5 cm
S1 - 32 inches / 81.5 cm
S2 - 34 inches / 86.5 cm
M1 - 36 inches / 91.5 cm
M2 - 38 inches / 97 cm
L1 - 40 inches / 102 cm
L2 - 42 inches / 107 cm
XL1- 44 inches / 112 cm
XL2 - 46 inches / 117 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn: Tosh Sport, a 3-ply superwash, 100% merino, hand-dyed, sport weight yarn by madelinetosh. Estimated yarn requirement for a monotone sweater: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn requirements for the striped version: Main Color (green as shown in the model): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Contrast Color (yellow as shown in the model): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. @ 270 yards / 247 meters per 120 g skein.
Buttons: 20 or more 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) buttons to close the side ribbing, number depends on your desired front length.
NEEDLES
US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles for body, US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles for ribbing, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size US 6 (4.0 mm) needles, measured on a washed and blocked swatch.
DIFFICULTY
This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. Directions for all stitches are well-defined in the Abbreviations and Definitions section of the pattern.
LANGUAGES
English and German
Mad Dash is a relaxed, casual sweater with a modern twist. Its loose fit and slightly flared silhouette make it comfortable and easy to wear, while the combination of bold color blocks and subtle striping adds a playful touch. The side button detail not only enhances the design but also allows for easy layering, making Mad Dash versatile enough to wear over light or heavy layers depending on the season. The wide ribbed hem and cuffs provide structure and balance to the soft lines of the sweater, creating a piece that’s both cozy and effortlessly stylish.
Mad Dash is ideal for intermediate knitters who are ready to take on a fun yet challenging project. The pattern incorporates a variety of techniques, including seamless top-down construction, yoke shaping, and buttonhole placement, making it a great opportunity to expand your knitting skills. The color changes and stripe work keep the knitting process engaging, while the buttoned side panels add a clever twist to traditional sweater construction. Whether you’re comfortable with these techniques or eager to learn something new, this project provides the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building for knitters seeking to create a unique, wearable piece.
Pattern written in American English (with standard US standard terms) and German.
SIZES
XS (XS1, S1, S2, M1)(M2, L1, L2, XL1, XL2)
Measured Bust Circumference
XS1 - 28 inches / 71.5 cm
XS2 - 30 inches / 76.5 cm
S1 - 32 inches / 81.5 cm
S2 - 34 inches / 86.5 cm
M1 - 36 inches / 91.5 cm
M2 - 38 inches / 97 cm
L1 - 40 inches / 102 cm
L2 - 42 inches / 107 cm
XL1- 44 inches / 112 cm
XL2 - 46 inches / 117 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn: Tosh Sport, a 3-ply superwash, 100% merino, hand-dyed, sport weight yarn by madelinetosh. Estimated yarn requirement for a monotone sweater: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn requirements for the striped version: Main Color (green as shown in the model): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Contrast Color (yellow as shown in the model): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. @ 270 yards / 247 meters per 120 g skein.
Buttons: 20 or more 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) buttons to close the side ribbing, number depends on your desired front length.
NEEDLES
US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles for body, US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles for ribbing, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size US 6 (4.0 mm) needles, measured on a washed and blocked swatch.
DIFFICULTY
This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. Directions for all stitches are well-defined in the Abbreviations and Definitions section of the pattern.
LANGUAGES
English and German