In the Round Cropped Boxy Fingering Sweater
An intermediate-level knitting project. Worked in the round. Finished dimensions: approximately 36-40 inches / 91-102 cm × 19 inches / 48 cm × 12 inches / 30 cm.
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.
KnittingIntermediate36-40 inches / 91-102 cm × 19 inches / 48 cm × 12 inches / 30 cm
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'}
Pattern
- <strong>Cast on and Raglan Increases:</strong> 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.
- <strong>Body:</strong> Work even in stockinette stitch until the body measures 9 inches from the underarm.
- <strong>Sleeves:</strong> 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.
- <strong>Neckline:</strong> 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.