A super simple, oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!

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. 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, working a simple and modern lace pattern. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves and work them in the round to the cuff. Finally stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in ribbing.

The Burrell Collection is an amazing museum and art gallery in the middle of Pollok Park in Glasgow. Truly a world class museum in an enormous country park – it honestly feels like you’re in the middle of the countryside complete with forest, Highland Cows and a stately house with manicured gardens. And the best part is it’s a minute’s walk from my new house, we’re living the dream!

 
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios Worsted (100% merino, 192 m/210 yds per 100g skein)
Colourway Cumparsita
Meterage (570, 635, 700) [935, 1020, 1100] {1470, 1580, 1675} m
Yardage (620, 690, 760) [1015, 1110, 1195] {1600, 1715, 1820} yds

Dimensions (Metric):
To Fit Chest: (62.5, 75, 87.5) [100, 112.5, 125] {137.5, 150, 162.5} cm
Garment Chest Measurement: (107, 118.5, 131) [143, 156, 167] {178.5, 191, 203} cm
Armhole Depth 5 cm above Elbow (17.5, 17.5, 17.5) [21, 21, 21] {26, 26, 26} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (32.5, 32.5, 32.5) [35, 35, 35] {37.5, 37.5, 37.5} cm
Sleeve Length 5 cm above Elbow to Cuff: (30, 30, 30) [31, 31, 31] {32.5, 32.5, 32.5} cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
To Fit Chest approx: (25, 30, 35) [40, 45, 50] {55, 60, 65}”
Garment Chest Measurement: (43, 47, 53) [57, 62, 67] {71, 77, 81}”
Armhole Depth 2” above Elbow: (7, 7, 7) [8½, 8½, 8½] {10½, 10½, 10½}”
Length Underarm to Hem (13, 13, 13) [14, 14, 14] {15, 15, 15}”
Sleeve Length 2” above Elbow to Cuff (12, 12, 12) [12½, 12½, 12½] {13, 13, 13}”

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge

Gauge: 14 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in garter stitch after blocking

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

Skills Needed: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit (instructions given); short rows (instructions given); knitted increases and decreases – m1, k2tog, ssk, yo.

Many, many thanks to my fabulous tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to wonderful test knitters ratstuff, vshaw7, Twigfur, Danitz and RDSCUDI