Boxy is a very simple modern sweater, with a wide body and skinny sleeves. Knit using a lightweight yarn at a looser gauge, it is flattering, drapey and stylish! A little short row section in the shoulders adds an interesting texture to the sleeves. Directions are given to make a seamless version (worked in the round) or a seamed version (worked back and forth) of the body. The sleeves and the neckband are worked seamlessly in the round in both versions. It's a staff and customer favorite!
Sizes:
To fit chest: 28/30, (32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50, 52/54)
Materials:
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yd /100g), or any other fingering weight yarn that knits to the gauge: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins
US 4 (3.5mm) straight or circular needles for the body (directions for seamed and seamless versions are provided)
US 4 (3.5mm) and US 2½ (3mm) circular needles for the neckband and sleeves (needed for both versions)
US 4 (3.5mm) straight or circular needles for the body (directions for seamed and seamless versions are provided)
US 4 (3.5mm) and US 2½ (3mm) circular needles for the neckband and sleeves (needed for both versions)
Gauge:
23 st and 30 rows to 4 inches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch, after blocking. You want your fabric to be somewhat loose!