This pattern is for a stylish and modern cropped boxy sweater, designed to be knit seamlessly in the round with fingering weight yarn. The sweater features a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'finished_measurements': {'bust_circumference': {'us': '36-40 inches', 'uk': '91-102 cm', 'metric': '91-102 cm'}, 'length': {'us': '19 inches', 'uk': '48 cm', 'metric': '48 cm'}, 'sleeve_length': {'us': '12 inches', 'uk': '30 cm', 'metric': '30 cm'}}, 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Fingering Weight Yarn', 'fiber': 'Merino Wool Blend', 'colorway': 'Any color of your choice', 'yardage': {'us': '1200-1400 yards', 'metric': '1097-1280 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': 'US 4 / UK 8 / 3.5 mm 16" circular needles and US 4 / UK 8 / 3.5 mm set of double-pointed needles', 'other': 'or size needed to obtain gauge'}, 'other_supplies': ['Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors']}, 'gauge': {'stockinette_st': {'us': '26 stitches per 4 inches', 'uk': '26 stitches per 10 cm', 'metric': '26 stitches per 10 cm'}, 'stockinette_rows': {'us': '36 rows per 4 inches', 'uk': '36 rows per 10 cm', 'metric': '36 rows per 10 cm'}}, 'instructions': ['Cast on and Raglan Increases: CO 100 (110, 120, 130) sts using the circular needles. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches, then work raglan increases as follows:
', 'Round 1: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, k1
', 'Repeat Round 1 every 4th round a total of 15 (16, 17, 18) times. After increases, you should have a total of 160 (174, 188, 202) sts.
', 'Body: Work even in stockinette stitch until the body measures 9 inches from the underarm.
', 'Sleeves: Transfer 32 (35, 38, 41) sts to waste yarn for each sleeve. Join sleeves to body and work in the round, decreasing 2 sts every 6 rounds a total of 4 times. Work even until sleeve measures 12 inches from underarm.
', 'Neckline: With smaller circular needles, pick up and knit sts around neckline. Work in ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off loosely in pattern.
', 'Weave in all ends and block to measurements.
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