A generous, oversized garter stitch pullover designed by Meaghan Schmaltz and knit in Ewe Ewe Yarns Heather’s Heathers worsted weight yarn. Cozy, relaxed, and endlessly wearable.

The Oceansider Pullover is a relaxed, oversized knitting pattern designed for comfort, ease, and everyday wear.

Designed by Meaghan Schmaltz, this sweater features simple garter stitch throughout, allowing the shape, fit, and yarn to take center stage. It’s the kind of pullover you’ll reach for again and again — easy to knit, easy to wear, and perfect for layering.

This design pairs beautifully with Heather’s Heathers worsted weight yarn from Ewe Ewe Yarns. The soft hand and subtle heathered color variations add depth and interest to the straightforward stitch pattern, making this sweater feel special while remaining wonderfully uncomplicated.

Whether you’re looking for a calming sweater project or a wardrobe staple you’ll actually live in, the Oceansider Pullover delivers comfort without fuss.

Pattern Details

• Oversized, relaxed fit

• Knit primarily in garter stitch

• Worsted weight yarn

• Designed to be comfortable and approachable

• Ideal for knitters who enjoy simple construction and soothing stitches

See yarn and needle requirements below. 

Yarn Recommendation

This pattern is knit with Wooly Worsted yarn or Heather's Heathers by Ewe Ewe Yarns.

Heather’s Heathers brings:

• Softness and warmth

• Beautiful, subtle color variation

• Excellent stitch definition for garter stitch fabric

👉 Click here for Heather’s Heathers yarn

Designer Credit

From the pattern designer, Meaghan Schmaltz:

OCEANSIDER
Garter stitch will forever be my comfort knitting! When looking for a cozy sweater to keep me warm at the coast in Oregon, a funnel-neck, drop-shoulder style sweater fit the bill perfectly! Knit up using yarn from Oceanside, California, it’s warm enough for the beach in Oceanside, Oregon, even in the winter!

Here are the specs:

FINISHED SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9, 10, 11):
39.5 (42.5, 46, 49, 51.75, 54.5)(57.5, 61, 64, 66.75, 69.5) in. /
100.5 (108, 118, 124.5, 131.5, 138.5)(146, 155, 162.5, 169.5, 176.5) cm chest circumference
This garment is designed to be worn with 6-10 in. / 15-25.5 cm positive ease. Sample is a size 4 modeled with 9 in. / 23 cm positive ease on a 40 in. / 101.5 cm chest.

YARN
Worsted weight yarn: 1287 (1368, 1475, 1565, 1635, 1715)(1795, 1881, 1950, 2031, 2111) yds / 1177 (1251, 1349, 1431, 1495, 1568)(1641, 1720, 1783, 1857, 1930) m

Modeled in Ewe Ewe Yarns Heather’s Heathers (worsted weight; 100% washable merino wool yarn; 95 yds / 86 m per 50g), 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)(19, 20, 21, 22, 23) skeins color 90 Vanilla
Please note that these yardage quantities are approximate and will depend on yarn you choose to work with or any modifications you make to the length of the garment.

NEEDLES
Suggested needle size - US 9 / 5.5 mm, 16 in. / 40 cm and 24-32 in. / 60-80 cm circular needles
Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.

NOTIONS
2 - spare gauge-size needles (DPNs or short circulars for Three Needle Bind Off)
Locking stitch markers
Lengths of smooth waste yarn or stitch holders
Row counter (optional)
Tapestry needle

PROJECT GAUGE
17 sts and 35 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm over garter st worked flat, taken after blocking.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (tutorials provided in pattern)
Garter Stitch Wrap & Turn (W&T)
Elastic Bind Off
Three Needle Bind Off
Mattress Stitch in Garter:
Picking Up & Knitting Collar Stitches in Garter

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