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Decathlon

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General Information 

Decathlon is a wide fit, cropped pullover with five colour stripe sleeves. It has a folded casement hem with a pop-colour I-cord rope running through it. A lightweight and practical top for any casual or sporting occasion.

This top is knitted flat from the bottom up. The body is worked up to the shoulder contours, which have a slope using short rows. The sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up incorporating bold colourful stripes. The tie cord is made using an I-cord maker, or can be made using the twisted braid method. Links to tutorials are in the pattern.

Fitting

Finished size at bust: XS: 42.25” (107.5 cm) / S: 46.5” (118 cm) / M: 49.25” (125cm) / L: 52.5” (133.5 cm) / 1XL: 56” (142.5 cm) / 2XL: 60.25” (153 cm) / 3XL: 63” (160 cm).

This sweater is designed to fit loosely around the shoulders and bust. It sits at a cropped length around the upper hip. Ease: 10.5” to 12.25” (27 cm to 31 cm) for sizes: L to XS and 9” to 10” (23 cm to 25 cm) for sizes 3XL to 1XL at bust area. The sleeves are standard fit.