Description
This is an off the shoulder sweater knitting pattern with a touch of glamour! The Cold Shoulder sweater features a reversible asymmetric neckline and flattering panels of knitted lace. An eyelet detail grows up into the body from the ribbed welt, and these details are echoed on the set-in sleeves.
This knitting project bobs along nicely on 5mm (US8) needles. A regular sweater variation is included if you’d prefer to keep both shoulders warm.
Either way, having two patterns in one can only be a good thing! The Cold Shoulder sweater promises to be a lightweight lace layer that will see you through most of the year.

Yarn and fabrication inspiration for Cold Shoulder
I held the yarn double in order to create a more substantial fabric. However, for a more delicate look, knit with one strand of either yarn to accentuate the lacy textures. Then again, look at the Icicle legwarmers to see how the lace texture works in a more solid, DK yarn. You might be surprised! It’s surprisingly versatile.
If you’d prefer a little more simplicity, you have my blessing to omit the lace leaf panels and convert them to stocking stitch. You’ll still have the cute eyelet panel, which travels up through the rib, as a pretty detail.
Sizing and finishing tips for this off the shoulder sweater pattern
The Cold Shoulder off the shoulder sweater knitting pattern is offered in 6 dual sizes due to the elastic ribbed fabric. Please look at the spec drawing and measurement table for further details. Fitting guidance and customisation notes are included to help you get the best fit on this lace ribbed sweater pattern.
For extra drape, you can wet block the knitted pieces with the lace panels slightly stretched, so that the knit and purl columns are of equal width. Just make sure you do this before knitting the neckband so that your lovely sweater stays put – whether off the shoulder or on both shoulders 😉
Special Techniques for the Cold Shoulder sweater knitting pattern
- Lace increases and decreases (yarn over, ssk, sssk, k2tog, k3tog, CDD (central double decrease)).
The photographed sample was knitted in Debbie Bliss Rialto Lace and The Little Knitting Company Camelot Superfine Kid Mohair, and the two yarns were held together throughout.
Substitution advice is given in the pattern notes, especially for those allergic to mohair. You may also like to visit YarnSub for more immediate information: https://yarnsub.com/.

What happens after I buy the Cold Shoulder sweater knitting pattern?
After checking out, you’ll be emailed a digital PDF file of the Cold Shoulder lace sweater pattern. If you also chose to create an account, the pattern will be stored in your account area for safekeeping. I recommend downloading the pattern immediately and saving it to your chosen computer or device for safekeeping.
You then have the choice of either printing out the pattern or reading it from your mobile device – whichever suits you best. And if you get stuck along the way, you can contact me anytime via email!













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