Boxy Sweater

A wardrobe staple in a classic, wearable shape. Reverse stocking stitch shows off the yarn beautifully and gives texture to an otherwise minimalist piece. This boxy sweater is worked from the bottom up in pieces with carefully shaped shoulders and seams for stability.

SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132 cm (30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in)

RECOMMENDED EASE
The sweater is intended to fit with 15-20 cm (6-8 in) of positive ease, measured around chest. Sample shown in second size.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust (at underarm): 96 106: 116: 126: 136: 146 cm (38.5 42.5: 46.5: 50.5: 54.5: 58.5 in)
Length (from shoulder): 57.5 cm (22.5 in)
Sleeve seam: 25 cm (10in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% bamboo, 183 m (200 yd) per 50 g hank) in Sarsaparilla - 6 7: 7: 8: 8: 9 hanks

NEEDLES
1 pair 2.75mm (US 3) needles (or size to obtain gauge)
1 pair 3mm (US 2.5) needles (or size to obtain gauge)
2.75mm (US 2) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)

EXTRAS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, darning needle.

TENSION
28 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.