Box Top Shorty by Anne Hanson

Box Top Shorty

Knitting
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on gauge needle knit flat (washed and air-dried)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
605 - 1230 yards (553 - 1125 m)
27.75(29.25, 31, 32.75, 34.5, 36, 37.75) inches / 70.5(74.5, 78.5, 83, 87.5, 91.5, 96) cm around chest (washed and blocked) to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease
English
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This cozy crewneck pullover in seven children’s sizes (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) is knit bottom up in the round with raglan shaping; instructions include two sleeve lengths. The comfortable boxy shape starts with a deep, textured hem and side vents. Hem texture is repeated on the sleeve cuffs and neckband, with a twist stitch panel accenting side seams and raglan lines. This everyday topper for boys and girls is a speedy, relaxing project for experienced knitters and a great choice for adventurous beginner/intermediate knitters.

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Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Matching Motifs: Box Top Baby, Box Top Smock

Yardage requirements for children sizes children’s sizes 4(6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16):
for long sleeve option: 630(715, 805, 910, 1015, 1130, 1230) yards / 580(655, 735, 830, 930, 1030, 1125) meters
for cropped sleeve option: 605(690, 780, 875, 970, 1085, 1180) yards / 555(630, 710, 800, 890, 990, 1080) cm

Sample shown is size 4 / 27.75 inches knit in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK, color Driftwood