Oslo Sweater
- Apr 3
- 5 min read
04/03/2026
Level of difficulty
Advanced Beginner
OSLO SWEATER
Designed by Andi Javori
SKILL
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Advanced Beginner
SIZES
S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Sample shown in Small.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22½, 23, 23½)”
MATERIALS
• Yarn A – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins – Circulo Alpaya, Soft Aqua - 2439; 70% Cotton Pima Organic, 30% Baby Alpaca, 185yds/100g.
• Yarn B – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 5) skeins – Circulo Alpaya, color Caribean 2945; 70% Cotton Pima Organic, 30% Baby Alpaca, 185yds/100g.
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular knitting needles long enough to accommodate the amount of sts on needle and double-pointed needles, or size needed to match gauge
• Size US 6 (4.00mm) 32” circular knitting needles long enough to accommodate the amount of sts on needle or size needed to match gauge
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry Needle
GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10cm) in Eyelet Pattern in the round, after blocking.
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
A relaxed, easy-to-wear sweater featuring clean stripes and a simple eyelet pattern that adds a subtle touch of texture. Designed with a flattering boat neck, it offers a timeless silhouette that feels both casual and refined. Lightweight and approachable, this piece is perfect for layering and everyday comfort.
This sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The front and back are separated at the underarms. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knit seamlessly from the top down.
STITCH GUIDE
1X1 Broken Rib Pattern in the Round (multiple of 2 sts).
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: K1, P1; rep from around.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt.
1x1 Broken Rib Pattern worked Flat (multiple of 2 sts).
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K1, p1; rep from to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.
1x1 Broken Rib Pattern worked Flat (multiple of 2 +1 sts).
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K1, p1; rep from to last st, k1.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.
Eyelet Pattern in the round (multiple of 6 sts)
Rnds 1 and 2: With Yarn A, knit.
Rnd 3: Yskp, k3; rep from around.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnds 5 and 6: With Yarn B, knit.
Rnd 7: K3, yskp; rep from around.
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.
SWEATER PATTERN
Cast on 162 (180, 198, 216, 234, 252) sts with Yarn A and with smaller 32” circular needles.
Work in 1x1 Broken Rip Patt in the round for 2½”.
Note: When changing colors, carry unused yarn up the WS of work.
Switch to the larger 32” circular needle.
Work in Eyelet patt in the round starting with
Rnd 1 until piece measures approx 14” from the beginning, ending with either Rnd 4 or Rnd 8 of patt.
Separate Back/Front:
Note1: You will now begin working flat, back and forth in rows. Carry the unused yarn up the outside edge of your work.
Note 2: Now that you are working back and forth in rows, work the first 3 stitches and the last 3 stitches of the eyelet row in Stockinette stitch. This will prevent gaps from forming when you pick up stitches for the sleeves.
Please note that after dividing for Front and Back, Sizes S, L, and 2XL will have a partial repeat of the 6-st Eyelet patt at the end of the
Front and beginning of the Back. Work the affected sts in Stockinette stitch.
Work 81 (90, 99, 108, 117, 126) Front sts in established patt, place rem 81 (90, 99, 108,117, 126) sts for Back on st holder.
FRONT
Cont in established patt until armholes measure approx 6¼ (6¾, 7¼, 7¾, 8¼, 8¾)”, ending with
Rnd 4 or Rnd 8 of patt.
Cont with Yarn A, work Broken Rib until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½, 10)”, ending with a WS row.
BO knitwise.
BACK
Place 81 (90, 99, 108, 117, 126) sts for Back onto needle from st holder and work the same as the Front.
Sew shoulder seams for approx. 4 ½ (5½, 6, 7, 7½, 8½)”, leaving a neck opening approx. 9 (9,10, 10, 11, 11)”.
SLEEVE (make 2)
Note: When working sleeve shaping in Eyelet patt, if there are not enough sts to work a complete yskp, work the affected sts in
Stockinette stitch instead.
Note 2: As you decrease, it may be helpful to move markers between pattern repeats to help
you stay on track.
With Yarn A and larger dpns, and beginning at center underarm, pick up and knit 68 (72, 76, 82, 86, 90) sts around armhole, making sure there are 34 (36, 38, 41, 43, 45) sts on either side of shoulder seam. PM for beginning of round and start knitting in the round as follows:
Rnd 1 with Yarn A: K1 (3, 2, 2, 1, 3), PM, work
Rnd 1 of Eyelet patt to last 1 (3, 2, 2, 1, 3) st(s), PM, knit to end.
Rnd 2: Knit, slipping markers.
Rnd 3: Knit to marker, SM, work Rnd 3 of Eyelet patt to marker, SM, knit to end.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnds 5 and 6: With Yarn B - Knit.
Rnd 7: Knit to marker, SM, work Rnd 7 of Eyelet patt to marker, SM, knit to end.
Rnd 8: Knit.
Work in established patt for approx 2” from the pick-up round, ending with Rnd 5 of patt.
Sleeve Shaping
Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, work in est’d patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 2 sts dec’d – 66 (70, 74, 80, 84, 88) sts .
Cont in est’d patt, rep Dec Rnd every 20 (14,10, 10, 8, 6) rnds, 3 (3, 4, 4, 6, 9) times, then rep Dec Rnd every 18 (12, 8, 8, 6, 4) rnds, 1 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4 times – 8 (12, 16, 16, 20, 24) sts dec’d – 58 (58, 58, 64, 64, 64) sts rem.
Cont even in patt as established until sleeve measures approx. 15¾ (15¾, 14¾, 14¾, 14¾)” ending with a knit rnd in patt.
Cuff
Cont with Yarn A, work Broken Rib patt for approx. 2¼”, ending with a knit rnd.
BO in patt.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block to measurements if needed.
Abbreviations
Approx: approximately
BO: bind off
Cont: continue
Dec: decrease
Dpns: Double-pointed needles
Est’d: established
K: knit
M: marker
P: purl
Patt: pattern
PM: place marker
Rem: remaining
Rep: repeat
RS: right side
SM: slip marker
St(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
2026 © CIRCULO
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use and may not be reproduced, resold, or shared.
Items created from this pattern are not to be sold without permission.
Designed by Andi Javori
Disclaimer: measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.
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