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Box Top Sweater with Colorwork
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.
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- First published: March 2021
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