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# Sudadera Boxy de Hombro Caído (Boxy Drop-Shoulder Sweatshirt)

**Pattern Code:** KN-PULL-007-WORSTED  
**Skill Level:** Beginner ★☆☆☆☆  
**Style:** Boxy drop-shoulder pullover with boatneck — the knitted equivalent of a classic sweatshirt ("sudadera de jerga").

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## SIZES

| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit bust (cm) | 80–85 | 90–95 | 100–105 | 110–115 | 120–125 |
| To fit bust (in) | 32–34 | 36–38 | 40–42 | 44–46 | 48–50 |

Instructions are written for size **S**, with sizes **(M, L, XL, 2XL)** in brackets. Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust circumference (cm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Bust circumference (in) | 39¼ | 43¼ | 47¼ | 51¼ | 55 |
| Length, hem to shoulder (cm) | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
| Armhole depth (cm) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Sleeve length, underarm to cuff (cm) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| Upper arm circumference (cm) | 44 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 53 |

*Designed with approx. 15–20 cm (6–8 in) of positive ease for a relaxed, boxy fit.*

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## MATERIALS

- **Yarn:** Worsted weight (Aran) wool or wool blend — approx. 100 m / 50 g per ball.  
  Quantities: **900 (1000, 1150, 1300, 1450) m** — roughly 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) balls.
- **Needles:**  
  - 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) straight or circular needles — main fabric  
  - 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) needles — ribbing
- **Notions:** Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tape measure.

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**18 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm (4 in)** in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles, after blocking.

> ⚠️ **Tension is essential.** A small difference per stitch multiplies across the garment. Always knit a 15 × 15 cm swatch and block it before starting.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **CO** — cast on
- **BO** — bind off (cast off)
- **k** — knit
- **p** — purl
- **st(s)** — stitch(es)
- **st st** — stocking stitch (k on RS, p on WS)
- **k2tog** — knit 2 stitches together
- **ssk** — slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **RS / WS** — right side / wrong side
- **rep** — repeat
- **rem** — remaining
- **PM** — place marker

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## CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

This is the simplest sweater construction possible:

1. **Back** — a plain rectangle with ribbed hem.  
2. **Front** — identical rectangle.  
3. **Shoulders** — seam the outer portions; leave the centre stitches free to form the boatneck opening.  
4. **Sleeves** — pick up stitches along each vertical armhole edge and knit downward to the cuff.  
5. **Side & sleeve seams** — sew up in one continuous line.

There is **no armhole shaping, no sleeve cap, and no neckline shaping**. Perfect for first sweaters.

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## PATTERN

### BACK

With 4 mm needles, CO **90 (99, 108, 117, 126) sts**.

> *Math check: 90 sts ÷ 18 sts per 10 cm × 10 = 50 cm half-bust × 2 = 100 cm bust. ✓*

**Row 1 (RS):** k1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.  
**Row 2 (WS):** p1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Rep these 2 rows until ribbing measures **6 cm (2½ in)**, ending after a WS row.

Change to 5 mm needles. Continue in **stocking stitch**:

- **Row 1 (RS):** knit.  
- **Row 2 (WS):** purl.

Work straight until piece measures **60 (62, 64, 66, 68) cm** from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

> *Row check: 60 cm × 24 rows ÷ 10 = 144 rows total (including rib). ✓*

**Cast off all 90 (99, 108, 117, 126) sts loosely.**

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### FRONT

Work exactly as for the Back.

(For a boatneck, no neck shaping is required — the wide horizontal opening is formed when seaming the shoulders.)

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### JOINING SHOULDERS (Boatneck Method)

Lay Back and Front pieces with right sides together.

Count along the top edge of each piece:

- **Shoulder sts each side:** 28 (31, 34, 37, 40)  
- **Centre neck sts (left unseamed):** 34 (37, 40, 43, 46)  
- **Shoulder sts each side:** 28 (31, 34, 37, 40)

> *Total check: 28 + 34 + 28 = 90 ✓ (M: 31+37+31 = 99 ✓; L: 34+40+34 = 108 ✓; XL: 37+43+37 = 117 ✓; 2XL: 40+46+40 = 126 ✓)*

**Seam the two outer shoulder sections** (28/31/34/37/40 sts each) using mattress stitch or a 3-needle bind off.  
**Leave the centre 34 (37, 40, 43, 46) sts unseamed** — this forms the boatneck opening.

> Neck opening width: 34 sts ÷ 18 × 10 ≈ **19 cm (7½ in)** at size S, increasing with size. Comfortably fits over the head.

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### SLEEVES (Pick up & knit down)

Mark the side edges of both Back and Front, measuring **22 (23, 24, 25, 26) cm down from the shoulder seam** on each side. This is the armhole depth.

With RS facing and 5 mm needles, beginning at one underarm mark, pick up and knit:

- **80 (84, 88, 92, 96) sts** evenly along the armhole edge (through both Back and Front), ending at the opposite underarm mark.

> *Pick-up rate: pick up approximately 3 sts for every 4 rows. For 22 cm depth × 2 sides = 44 cm of edge × 18 sts per 10 cm ≈ 79 sts. ✓*

**Begin sleeve in st st, starting with a purl row (WS).**

Work **6 rows** straight in st st.

#### Sleeve shaping (decrease rows)

**Decrease Row (RS):** k2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. *(2 sts decreased)*

Work decrease row every **8th row 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) times** in total.

> *Stitch count check: 80 − (2 × 20) = 40 sts (S). M: 84 − 42 = 42. L: 88 − 44 = 44. XL: 92 − 46 = 46. 2XL: 96 − 48 = 48. ✓*
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> *Length check: 6 set-up rows + (20 × 8 = 160) rows = 166 rows ≈ 69 cm. Sleeve will be longer than 45 cm — so work straight only as needed, see below.*

Continue working decrease row every 8th row as set **until 40 (42, 44, 46, 48) sts remain**.

Then work straight in st st until sleeve measures **39 (40, 41, 42, 43) cm** from pick-up edge, ending after a WS row.

> *Total sleeve length will be approx. 45 (46, 47, 48, 49) cm once cuff is added.*

#### Cuff

Change to 4 mm needles.

**Row 1 (RS):** k1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.  
**Row 2 (WS):** p1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Rep until cuff measures **6 cm (2½ in)**.

**Cast off all sts in rib.**

Work second sleeve identically.

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### FINISHING

1. **Weave in all ends** loosely on the wrong side.
2. **Block** all pieces to the finished measurements: pin to shape on a flat surface, mist with water or steam, and allow to dry fully.
3. **Sew side and sleeve seams** in one continuous line per side using mattress stitch — start at the cuff, work up the sleeve, and continue down the body to the hem.
4. **Optional neckband:** for a tidier boatneck edge, with 4 mm needles and RS facing, pick up approx. **70 (76, 82, 88, 94) sts** around the entire neckline opening (Front + Back). Join in the round, work **k1, p1 rib for 2 cm**, then cast off loosely in rib.
5. Give a final light steam to set the seams.

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## DESIGNER NOTES

- **Cropped variation:** Work the body to only **50 (52, 54, 56, 58) cm** before casting off.  
- **Oversized variation:** Make one size larger than your usual size — drop-shoulders look best with generous ease.  
- **Stripes:** Change colour every 4, 6, or 10 rows on the body for an easy sporty effect (classic "sudadera" look).  
- **Yarn substitution:** Any worsted/Aran-weight yarn matching tension will work. Cotton blends mimic a sweatshirt feel; wool gives more warmth and structure.

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**Enjoy your boxy, beginner-friendly sweatshirt — easy to wear, easy to knit. ✿**