Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater – Women’s Top Down Turtleneck Sweater Knitting Pattern

Wrap yourself in timeless comfort with the Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater, a women’s top-down knitting pattern designed for a soft, elegant and cozy everyday wardrobe.

This relaxed sweater combines a high fold-over neck, classic raglan shaping, long sleeves and deep ribbed cuffs for a finished look that feels feminine, understated and easy to wear throughout the colder months.

A Soft, Relaxed Winter Sweater

The Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater is designed to be simple, elegant and versatile.

Its clean silhouette makes it easy to style with jeans, cream trousers, soft wool skirts or layered winter outfits, while the fold-over turtleneck adds warmth and a refined seasonal look.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is ideal for:

• knitters looking for a timeless winter sweater
• confident beginners ready for a full garment project
• anyone who loves cozy, wearable wardrobe staples
• makers who want a relaxed fit with classic raglan shaping
• knitters who enjoy top-down sweater construction

What You Will Receive

Your purchase includes a digital PDF knitting pattern with the instructions needed to make the Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater.

The PDF includes:

• sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• finished measurements
• yarn requirements by size
• materials and tools list
• gauge information
• US knitting abbreviations
• top-down raglan construction
• yoke shaping instructions
• body instructions
• sleeve instructions
• finishing notes
• helpful tips and common mistakes to avoid
• customization ideas

Sizes

This pattern includes the following sizes:

• XS
• S
• M
• L
• XL
• 2XL

To fit bust:

• XS: 76–82 cm / 30–32 in
• S: 84–90 cm / 33–35½ in
• M: 92–98 cm / 36–38½ in
• L: 100–106 cm / 39½–41½ in
• XL: 108–114 cm / 42½–45 in
• 2XL: 116–122 cm / 45½–48 in

Finished bust:

• XS: 93 cm / 36¾ in
• S: 102 cm / 40¼ in
• M: 111 cm / 43¾ in
• L: 120 cm / 47¼ in
• XL: 127 cm / 50 in
• 2XL: 136 cm / 53½ in

The sweater is designed with approximately 11–20 cm / 4¼–8 in of positive ease for a relaxed fit.

Yarn & Materials

The Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater is designed for aran / medium-weight #4 yarn with a soft drape.

Recommended fibres include:

• wool
• wool-alpaca blend
• merino blend
• soft acrylic-wool blend

Sample colour:
warm taupe / mushroom brown

Approximate yarn requirements:

• XS: 700 g / 1120 m
• S: 760 g / 1220 m
• M: 830 g / 1330 m
• L: 900 g / 1440 m
• XL: 980 g / 1570 m
• 2XL: 1060 g / 1700 m

You will also need:

• 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles for neck, hem and cuffs
• 5.5 mm / US 9 circular needles for body and sleeves
• DPNs or magic loop for sleeves if preferred
• 5 stitch markers
• waste yarn or stitch holders
• tapestry needle
• scissors
• measuring tape

Skill Level

Easy / Confident Beginner

The pattern uses:

• knitting and purling
• working in the round
• paired raglan increases
• basic decreases
• 1×1 ribbing

It is a great project for knitters who are ready to move into garment-making but still want a straightforward and wearable design.

Gauge

18 stitches × 26 rounds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in
in blocked stockinette stitch using 5.5 mm needles.

Construction

The Cedar Mist Turtleneck Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down.

You begin with the high turtleneck, worked in 1×1 ribbing to a length of 16 cm / 6¼ in, so it folds over once when worn.

From there:

• the raglan yoke is worked in the round
• sleeve stitches are placed on hold
• the body is worked straight
• sleeves are worked in the round and gradually tapered
• sleeves are finished with deep ribbed cuffs
• the hem is completed with 1×1 ribbing

This construction creates a smooth, clean and polished finish.

Key Measurements

Yoke depth:

• XS: 20.5 cm / 8 in
• S: 22 cm / 8¾ in
• M: 23 cm / 9 in
• L: 24.5 cm / 9¾ in
• XL: 25.5 cm / 10 in
• 2XL: 27 cm / 10½ in

Body length from underarm:

• XS: 37 cm / 14½ in
• S: 38 cm / 15 in
• M: 39 cm / 15¼ in
• L: 40 cm / 15¾ in
• XL: 41 cm / 16 in
• 2XL: 42 cm / 16½ in

Sleeve length from underarm:

• XS: 42 cm / 16½ in
• S: 43 cm / 17 in
• M: 44 cm / 17¼ in
• L: 45 cm / 17¾ in
• XL: 46 cm / 18 in
• 2XL: 47 cm / 18½ in

Why Customers Will Love It

Knitters will love Cedar Mist because it offers:

• a classic turtleneck silhouette
• seamless top-down construction
• an elegant relaxed fit
• deep ribbed cuffs for a refined finish
• beginner-friendly garment techniques
• a timeless neutral aesthetic
• a sweater that feels both cozy and polished

Customization Ideas

You can easily customize the pattern by:

• adding 5–10 cm to the body for a tunic-like fit
• shortening the cuffs for a more classic sleeve finish
• using a contrasting colour for the neck and cuffs
• choosing a cream, mocha, charcoal, mushroom or soft camel shade for different looks

Care

Follow the yarn label for care instructions.
For wool or alpaca blends, hand wash cool and dry flat.
Store the sweater folded rather than on a hanger to help prevent shoulder stretching.

Important Digital Download Notice

This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF KNITTING PATTERN only.

You will not receive:

• a finished sweater
• yarn
• knitting needles
• a printed copy
• any physical product by mail