I used my original Box Top Sweater as the base for this sweater then added stripes!

Like the original Box Top Sweater, this is a very easy sweater to knit. It is also very easy to alter to have a different length body or sleeve. As written, this beginner-friendly sweater features a slightly cropped, box top fit with dropped shoulders, rolled boatneck, and loose three-quarter sleeves.

I’ve included both top-down and bottom-up directions. The first time I knit a sweater, I like to knit it from the top down for ease of trying on the sweater. However, once I’m confident in the size I want to knit, I prefer to knit sweaters from the bottom up. This is a personal choice, so I’ve included both options in this pattern.

Sizes

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Striped Sweater shown in Size 3 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 7 inches (18 cm) of positive ease with three-quarter sleeves.

Finished Bust circumference: 37 (40, 45, 51, 56) inches 94 (102, 114, 130, 142) cm

Yarn

4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of assorted fingering weight yarn, 400 yards (366 meters)/100 g skein. Madeline Tosh Sock, Fiber Seed Sprout Sock, and BAAH La Jolla used in sample.

Needles and Notions
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles; long cord for body in the round; 16 inches (40 cm) or double points for sleeves. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge
24 stitches and 36 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette St on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Please block swatch to check gauge.

Technical Editing by Bronwyn Hahn.