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Boxy doesn’t mean shapeless—at least, it doesn’t have to! Just a few simple touches can bring some much-needed swing and drape to your next drop shoulder sweater, making it flattering as well as comfortable.

Querida employs a simple textured slipped-stitch pattern to create a gentle curved hem on both front and back. A-line shaping, a wide scoop neck and delicately puffed elbow-length sleeves bring it all together for a seasonless, easy-to-layer sweater.

Querida shines in a Dk or light worsted weight yarn, but be sure to check out Kim Dyes Yarn’s Crumpets base as you plan your sweater. The 100% Falkland wool is soft and easy on the hands, with just the right combination of drape and structure.

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}; finished bust circumference: 33 1/2 (37 1/2, 41 1/2, 45 1/2, 49 1/2) {53 1/2, 57 1/2, 61 1/2, 65 1/2, 69 1/2}”/ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183} cm; to be worn with approx. 6”/15 cm or more positive ease
Sample shown in size 3 with 5 ½”/14 cm positive ease

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Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in st st, knit in the round

Yarn: Kim Dyes Yarn Crumpets, 100% non-superwash Falkland wool, 262 yd/4 oz (239.5 m/100 g), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) {5, 5, 6, 6, 6} skeins
Or approx. 725 (800, 875, 950, 1050) {1125, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500} yds/660 (730, 800, 870, 960) {1030, 1100, 1190, 1280, 1370} m Dk or light worsted weight yarn

Needles: US 7 32”/80 cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US 6 32”/80 cm circular needle, or 1 size smaller than gauge needle.
US 6 16-24”/40-60 cm circular needle, or 1 size smaller than gauge needle, for collar.

Notions: stitch markers, yarn needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, spare DPN

Techniques to Know (or be ready to learn!)

• basic increases and decreases
• picking up stitches
• wrap and turn short rows
• simple cables

Special thanks to Kim Dyes Yarn for providing yarn support and Corrina Ferguson for expert technical editing!