Turtleneck Colorblock Sweater free Knitting Pattern

Looking for a free knitting pattern that's oversized, cozy, and completely on-trend? I'm so excited to share this one. This batwing-inspired sweater pattern combines a dramatic dropped-sleeve silhouette with a bold three-color colorblock design, and I designed it specifically to be the perfect knit for football season, tailgates, and team-color game day fits.

Whether you're knitting it for yourself or coordinating a whole squad, this pattern delivers major style payoff for relatively simple construction, which is exactly the kind of win I love handing off to you.

I made mine in Category #3 DK weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Jeans in a three-color palette: Stovepipe, Classic, and Top Stitch), and this free sweater pattern knits up at a 20 st x 27 row gauge over stockinette stitch on US 8 needles. I sized it to fit a 46–70" finished bottom circumference, because I wanted this one to cover a wide range of sizes so everyone in your knit night can make one.

This one's not a classic batwing - think batwing-inspired: a modern, oversized silhouette with dramatic dropped sleeves that taper into a fitted cuff, giving you the drama without the bulk. And with the three-color colorblock design, it's basically begging to be knit in team colors.

Football season, tailgates, game day - this sweater was made for it.

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight yarn
I used:
Main Color: Lion Brand Jeans Stovepipe 550 (650, 760, 880) yards Contrast Color: Lion Brand Jeans Classic 460 (540, 630, 730) yards
Trim Color: Lion Brand Jeans Top Stitch 80 (100, 130, 150) yards

Circular Needles: 16” US 8 / 5mm / 24” US 9 / 5.5mm; 32” US 10 m / 6mm Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Lifeline or extra needles to set aside stitches
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
CO – cast on
k- knit
p – purl
M1 – make 1
Kfb – knit front and back of stitch increase by 1
K2tog – knit 2 together
BO – bind off

Finished Measurements: Circumference at Bottom: 46 (54, 61.5, 70)”
GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows on US 8 / 5mm in stockinet stitch

NOTE:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small/Small. (Sizes Medium/Large, XL/XXL, 1X/2X in parentheses)
Shown in Extra Small / Small Size modeled on 5’6” model with 34” bust & 14” of positive ease
This sweater is poncho style and is worked from the top down.
First, the collar is crocheted sideways and seamed. The body of the poncho is worked down from the side of the collar

BEGIN WITH TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

NECK:

CO 92 (98, 102, 106); join together being certain NOT to twist,

Round 1: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around

Repeat Round 1 until neck reaches approx. 6”

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR USING US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” or 24’ circular needles:

SHOULDERS & UPPER BODY:

Round 1: k2tog, knit 44, (47, 49, 51), k2tog, knit 44, (47, 49, 51) – 2 sts decreased / 90 (96, 100, 104) sts. remain

Round 2: knit

Round 3: * knit 15 (12, 10, 9) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 96 (104, 110, 120) sts.

Round 4: * knit 16 (13, 11, 10) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 102 (112, 120, 132) sts.

Round 5: * knit  17 (14, 12, 11) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 108 (120, 130, 144) sts

Round 6: * knit 18 (15, 13, 12) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12)) sts increased, total for Round 114 (128, 140, 156) sts

Round 7: * knit 19 (16, 14, 13) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 120 (136, 150, 168) sts

Round 8: * knit 20 (17, 15, 14) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 126 (144, 160, 180) sts.

Round 9: * knit 21 (18, 16, 15) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 132 (152, 170, 192) sts.

Round 10: * knit 22 (19, 17, 16) stsm1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 138 (160, 180, 204) sts.

Round 11: * knit 23 (20, 18, 17) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 144 (168, 190, 216) sts.

Round 12: * knit 24 (21, 19, 18) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

CHANGE TO 32” CIRCULAR US 10 / 6mm needles

Rounds 13-15 (17, 19, 21): knit 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

SPLIT FOR ARMS WORKING FRONT AND BACK SEPERATELY

Place first 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts aside on lifeline, spare thread or other needle

NOTE: You will now begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.

CONTINUE BACK OF MAIN BODY / CREATE ARM HOLES:

Row 1: knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts, Turn.

Row 2: purl 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts, Turn.

Rows 3-30 (38, 46, 58): Repeat R 1-2

Break yarn.

Set sts aside on lifeline, spare thread or other needle & continue to front side.

CREATE FRONT OF MAIN BODY / FINISH ARM HOLES:

NOTE: You will still begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.

Rows 1-30 (38, 46, 58): work as for back.

Do not break yarn.

CLOSE ARMHOLES / COMPLETE BODY
NOTE: You will now be working in the round again

Round 1: knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts then continue knitting Back knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts; for total 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

Rounds 2-36: knit 150 (176, 200, 228) sts.

Round 37: knit 73 sts, k2tog, knit 73 sts, k2tog, decrease 2 sts, 148 (174, 198, 226) remain

Round 38: knit 72 sts, k2tog, knit 72 sts, k2tog  decrease 2 sts, 146 (172, 196, 224) remain

Round 39: knit 71 sts, k2tog, knit 71 sts, k2tog  decrease 2 sts, 144 (170, 194, 222) remain

CHANGE TO TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

Round 40: knit  144 (170, 194, 222) sts

Rounds 41-48: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around, 144 (170, 194, 222) sts

SLEEVES - USING TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

CO 44 (44, 48, 48)

Row 1: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * end, Turn

Repeat Row 1 until arm reaches approx. 12 (12, 16, 16)”

SIZE S/M, L/ XL ONLY: k1, kfb, k9, *kfb, k 10* Repeat * to * to end – increase 4 sts / 48 sts

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR AND CHANGE TO US 10 / 6mm needles

Row 1: k1, kfb, *k5, kfb* repeat * to * to last 4 sts, k 4,  56 sts (all sizes)

Row 2: p all sts

Row 3:  k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1  - increase 2 sts to 58 sts (all sizes)

Row 4: p all sts

Rows 5- 60  (60, 70, 70): Repeat Rows 3-4 / 168 (168, 188, 188) sts

BO
ASSEMBLY: 

Line up center of sleeve to shoulder of armhole of main body and attach there

Attach sleeve to armhole. This will create an angle for the sleeve shape.

Then mattress stitch the under arm seam of the sleeve.

Repeat on other side

Block.