A super simple oversized cropped sweater with an easy “knit and purl” geometric pattern on a background of textured reverse stocking stitch. The cropped construction and plenty of ease make this extremely flattering. The dk weight yarn mean it’s both cosy and quick to knit.

We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm with a little short row shaping at the shoulders. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem with a simple geometric design and a deep band of ribbing. We pick up stitches around each armhole for the sleeves. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in ribbing.

I knitted the bulk of this sweater while on my autumn half term holiday in a cosy cottage in the Scottish Highlands.
Sitting by the fireside knitting this in a beautiful autumnal shade of golden yellow inspired the name for this cosy sweater.

Suggested Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarn Brimham (85% superwash extrafine merino 15% nylon, 225 m/245 yds per 100g skein)
Colourway Marigold
Meterage: 780 (925, 1125, 1280, 1515) m
Yardage: 855 (1015, 1230, 1400, 1660) yds

Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust: 68-80 (90-103, 110-123, 133-145, 153-165) cm
Garment Bust: 105 (128, 148, 170, 190) cm
Armhole Depth 5 cm above Elbow 18 (19, 20, 23, 24) cm Length Underarm to Hem: 33 (33, 35, 35, 38) cm
Sleeve Length 5 cm above Elbow to Cuff: 30 (31, 31, 33, 33) cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust: 27-32 (36-41, 44-49, 53-58, 61-66)”
Garment Bust: 42 (51, 59, 68, 76)”
Armhole Depth 2” above Elbow: 7 (7½. 8, 9, 9½)”
Length Underarm to Hem: 13 (13, 14, 14, 15)”
Sleeve Length 2” above Elbow to Cuff: 12 (12½, 12½, 13, 13)”

Needles: 4.5 mm/US 7 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.

Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, two clip in stitch markers, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful

Many thanks to my wonderful tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to test knitters Tinke1976, SharonMahas, jgigante, cajahknitting, BeccaD, tamichan, tortugarouge, 4mama2008, maret, bakergirljenn, mum23girlies, Uxxa and CuriousKnittingCo.