I originally designed this pattern to mimic a favorite ready-to-wear boxy top. I first recreated the top in fabric then decided I could create the same shape in yarn. This version has cap sleeves or short sleeves for a Spring / Summer look over a dress or tank top. It a very easy sweater to knit. It is also very easy to alter the length of the sleeves or body.

As written, this beginner-friendly sweater features a slightly cropped, box top fit with dropped shoulders, rolled boatneck, and short or cap sleeve. Both sleeves are shown on this gorgeous green sample!

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)

Green 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 (5-18 cm)

Yarn

Green Sweater: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock in color Grass Stain, 510 yards (466 meters)/135 g skein, 90% Merino/10% Nylon, fingering weight yarn, or

Short Sleeves: 949 (1011, 1155, 1328, 1485) yards 868 (924, 1056, 1214, 1358) meters; of any fingering weight yarn.

Cap Sleeves: 839 (901, 1037, 1201, 1349) yards 767 (824, 948, 1098, 1234) meters; of any 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.