I used the Box Top Sweater as the base for this sweater. I lengthened the hem and sleeves and added simple colorwork to the hem and cuffs. This would be an excellent first colorwork project.

Like the original Box Top Sweater, this is a very easy sweater to knit. It is also very easy to alter to have a different length body or sleeve. As written, this beginner-friendly sweater features a high-hip, box top fit with dropped shoulders, rolled boatneck, simple colorwork and loose long sleeves.

I’ve included both top-down and bottom-up directions. The first time I knit a sweater, I like to knit it from the top down for ease of trying on the sweater. However, once I’m confident in the size I want to knit, I prefer to knit sweaters from the bottom up. This is a personal choice, so I’ve included both options in this pattern.

Sizes

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Sweater shown in Size 2 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of positive ease.

Finished Bust circumference: 37 (40, 45, 51, 56) inches 94 (102, 114, 130, 142) cm

Recommended ease: 2-7 inches (5-18cm)

Yarn

Main Color: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock in color Raspberry, 510 yards (466 meters)/135 g skein, 90% Merino/10% Nylon, fingering weight yarn.

Contrasting Color for colorwork: 12-20 grams of MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in color Dirty Panther, 395 yards (361 meters)/100 g skein, 100% Merino, fingering weight yarn.

Needles and Notions

US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles; long cord for body in the round; 16 inches (40 cm) or double points for sleeves. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge

24 stitches and 36 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette St on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Please block swatch to check gauge.

Technical Editing by Bronwyn Hahn.