The Boxy Sweater

A simple, oversized sweater made from just four rectangles.

The Boxy Sweater was designed for anyone who wants to knit a relaxed, everyday sweater without complicated construction. There is no shaping, no neckband and no picking up stitches. Just four rectangles, simple stocking stitch and a beautifully boxy fit.

Worked flat using Aran / worsted weight yarn and 6.5mm needles, this is a wonderfully straightforward sweater to knit while still giving you plenty of room to make it your own.

Knit it completely plain, change colours, add the simple ridges shown in the sample or use up some favourite yarns from your stash.

THE PATTERN

The sweater is constructed from:

1 × Front
1 × Back
2 × Sleeves

The Front and Back are identical and there is no shaping required.

The pattern includes clear written instructions, sizing information and photographs to help with construction and assembly.

SIZES

UK 6–8 (10–12, 14–16, 18–20)

Designed with generous positive ease for a relaxed, oversized fit.

YOU WILL NEED

Aran / worsted weight yarn
Approx. 500g (500g, 500g, 600g)

6.5mm knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure

Please note that additional yarn will be required if you choose to make your sweater longer or alter the sleeve length.

TENSION

Approx. 14 stitches × 21 rows = 10cm / 4in in stocking stitch using 6.5mm needles, measured before blocking.

SKILLS USED

Casting on
Knit stitch
Purl stitch
Stocking stitch
Casting off
Simple seaming

This pattern is designed to be approachable for newer knitters while still being a satisfying, easy knit for more experienced makers.

The sweater pictured was knitted using a mixture of hand-dyed Aran weight yarns, mostly from one independent dyer (what mustard made) alongside a few leftover yarns and scraps from my stash.

There isn’t an exact yarn or colour combination to recreate this sweater. I simply changed yarns as I went, choosing colours that worked together and adding in little leftovers along the way.

Use the sample as inspiration rather than a recipe. Gather together your favourite Aran / worsted weight yarns and see where they take you.

For the UK 14–16 sample pictured, I used approximately 450g of yarn in total.