Major Erratum: In versions 1 and 2 left and right were mislabelled. I apologize for any confusion, I forgot to change from my scratch notes I took while knitting. Version 3 is up-to-date

This sweater is designed to use up mini collections in a way that minimizes disruptions to striping and the cutting of precious little minis. The resulting sweater has a relaxed fit similar to your favorite t-shirt. With sleeves utilizing a slight drop sleeve and batwing shape for an armhole that doesn’t restrict movement, but a smooth taper to cropped sleeves that don’t get in the way. Finished with a crew neckline to mirror the t-shirt feel while further minimizing the disruption of the mini striping. This sweater is a great mix of comfortable wearability and showcasing that artistic mini set! And as we all know from the iconic serenade, the best time to wear a striped sweater is… All the Time.

Needles – US Size 2 (ribbing) and US size 4 main body (of size needed to obtain gauge)

Yarn – see chart

Gauge – 26 stitches and 34 rows in 4” stockinette body
24 stitches and 34 rows in 4” stockinette arms

Notions – Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn for provisional cast on (optional)

Skills needed – Knitting in the round, knitting flat, decreasing (ssk and k2tog), picking up stitches, kitchener stitch, tubular cast-on/bind off (optional)

I am happy to accept any feedback on the design!
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Edit to add: Chart with yardage is based on actual body measurements for widest part of body.

Second chart is finished object sizing. I recommend ~4-6 inches of positive ease.

UPDATED: Jan 3, 2023. V2.1 published, fixes typos/formatting in sizing chart and finished object size chart, includes note on which chart is which. Included note to sew up underarm cast-on. Less compression on charts/ images.

Leaving v1.2 up as the file size is much smaller and some people might prefer that.