Machine Knit-able : Dakota Poncho Sweater | Pullover

Although this design may look "sloppy" to you (or maybe you see it as comfy), it offers some design possibilities that can be used on any project.

The sweater is so large on the model, they are describing it as a poncho. Of course, you could knit your version to fit differently.

Here are the 3 design elements that caught my eye:

Neckline:
I LOVE simple, easy-to-knit funnel-neck collars.

• Make the neckline a bit wider than normal
• Ignore any neckline shaping in your pattern
• Scrap off front and back neck openings
• Seam one shoulder
• Rehang neck openings and knit for 2" - 4"
• Loosely scrap off

Sleeves:
Because this sweater is sooo oversized, the armholes fall almost to the elbows!

I would knit and assemble the front and back, then try on the sweater to determine the desired sleeve length. (I doubt that the designer intended this to have rolled up cuffs )
Did you notice that the cuffs are deep and hug the arm?

Modern Ribbed Pocket:
This modern, casual pocket is what caught my eye the first time i saw this design. The original pattern uses 3x3 ribbing, but you could choose any needle arrangement you like (5x5 anyone?) Modern Ribbed Pocket