A super simple oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!

We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm with a little short row shaping, working the gorgeous lace pattern as we go. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves. Finally stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in ribbing.

Tentsmuir is a beautiful pine forest near where I grew up - we always try to go back for a visit every autumn when it’s looking its best. It’s always filled with the most amazing mushrooms, and it feels like you’re in a forest from a fairy tale! The name seemed totally fitting for this deep green sweater – the yarn colourway is even called “Pines”.

 
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios Worsted (100% merino, 192 m/210 yds per 100g skein)
Colourway Pines
Meterage (560, 610, 680) 770, 840, 910 {1020, 1100, 1170} cm
Yardage (610, 670, 745) 845, 920, 995 {1115, 1205, 1280} yds

Dimensions (Metric):
To fit bust: (62.5, 75, 87.5) /100, 112.5, 125/ {137.5, 150, 162.5} cm
Garment Bust: (100, 112.5, 125) /137.5, 150, 162.5/ {175, 187.5, 200} cm
Armhole Depth 5 cm above Elbow (16, 16, 16) /19, 19, 19/ {21, 21, 21} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: (32.5, 32.5, 32.5) /35, 35, 35/ {37.5, 37.5, 37.5} cm
Sleeve Length 5 cm above Elbow to Cuff: (30, 30, 30) /31, 31, 31/ {32.5, 32.5, 32.5} cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
To fit bust approx: (25, 30, 35) /40, 45, 50/ {55, 60, 65}”
Garment Bust: (40, 45, 50) /55, 60, 65/ {70, 75, 80}”
Armhole Depth 2” above Elbow: (6½, 6½, 6½) /7½, 7½, 7½/”
Length Underarm to Hem (13, 13, 13) /14, 14, 14/ {15, 15, 15}”
Sleeve Length 2” above Elbow to Cuff (12, 12, 12) /12½, 12½, 12½/ {13, 13, 13}”

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 80 cm/32” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.

Gauge: 15 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful

Many thanks to test knitters KarenKiut, jenastar, karemyahel, AnamariaBresso, connief, domiKNITrics, Oddbutok, 3catos, wenzday01, norajuls1981, Simoom, CurledUpCats, enerchi, equestrianerd, beadgoddess, Kraftqueen65, Moni4242 and to my fabulous tech editor Alittlebitsheepish.