The Wren is an oversized crewneck sweatshirt with a large exaggerated shoulder yoke. Volumenous, slightly cropped sleeves are created by a deep box pleat at the opening. The neckband and cuffs were created with self fabric in mind but this quick and easy make also works well with ribbing.
Our patterns come in PDF format for use at home, copy shop or projecting with both size ranges included.
Features
— Crewneck
— Wide cuffs
— Exaggerated yoke
— Cropped sleeve
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Notions/Tools
Ballpoint needle
Thread in matching colors
Ribbing (optional)
Teflon Foot (optional)
Fabric Usage & Measurements
See measurements Here.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATION
For best results choose a knit fabric with minimum 15% stretch in circumference; fleece/ponte/double knit. Or try a stretch woven with similar minimum stretch. However, we believe you can make everything out of anything, feel free to contact us for advice if you’re feeling adventurous.
SIZE & FIT
This pattern is available in 2 size ranges; DD XS-XXL and JJ 1X-5X
Kaya is wearing a size XS from the DD size range in a rayon stretch woven with cotton ribbing neckband and collar. Her measurements are; 33"/27"/36 1/2" at 5'2"
Franki is wearing a size XXL from the DD size range in a 280gsm cotton fleece. Their measurements are; 46 1/2"/39"/50" at 5'9"
See our guide to printing PDF files here and our body measurement guide here.
Sold for individual use and not for commercial or manufacturing purposes.
Click on flats above to print and plan your project.
The Reviews are in
- JHJayme H.Verified Buyer4 days agoRated 5 out of 5 starsLove my wren fleece
This pattern is really great and easy to construct. I was nervous about the yoke since it has a big curve but the instructions made it really easy to insert and all of the seems matched up exactly and there was no bunching! I first made a mock with my husband’s old polo shirts- it took 4 and it’s now easily my favorite shirt. I made a second wren fleece with a heavier weight fabric and the only edit I made was to the neck hole. The heavier fabric still came together super nicely and it turned out exactly how I wanted. I will definitely be making more- great pattern!
- FDFrances D.Verified Buyer1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 starswren fleece
I loved this pattern! It's a sweatshirt but not your standard one. It has flair and I love how you can fabric block with the top and bottom pattern pieces. I used bamboo french terry and it worked great.
- ASAlyse S.Verified Buyer1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 starsStylish easy to put together
Great instructions. Very stylish.
- ADAlexandra D.Verified Buyer2 weeks agoRated 5 out of 5 starsThoughtful pattern
The design lines are interesting, but the sewing process is quite straightforward. After sewing for the last 10 years, I had kind of abandoned knits, but this was a great way to get back into it. Instructions are super helpful if you are a bit knit tentative too
- MMMelinda M.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsLove this sweater
I measured in at size L for this sweater but made it in XS for my preferred ease. I lengthened the sleeves and cut out the neck hole in size XL due to comments I saw on Instagram. I used a cotton sweat fleece and love that it gives some structure to the garment. I also used ribbing for the cuffs and took those in to be a bit tighter.
I'd call myself an advanced beginner sewist. A challenge I had with sewing this sweater was aligning the notches on the curved seam that goes all the way around. It took me a few tries to pin it right. I also couldn't figure out the tension on my machine to topstitch down that curved seam - it got really wavy when I did it. So I just unpicked the topstitching and am happy with how it looks without it. Excluding the unpicking, this was a fast sew to make a nice, elevated basic. I love it and wear it all the time.