This stylish cropped boxy sweater is perfect for layering over your favorite dresses or high-waisted jeans. Knit with fingering weight yarn, it's light enough to wear in all seasons.
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL) with finished bust measurements of 36 (40, 44, 48) inches.
Cast on 160 (176, 192, 208) stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 inches from cast on edge.
Shape armholes by binding off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Continue in stockinette stitch until armholes measure 7 inches.
Shape shoulders by binding off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
Remaining 64 (72, 80, 88) stitches form the neck opening.
Work each shoulder separately by binding off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Bind off all stitches.
Sew side seams. Weave in ends.