Box Top Cardigan

This cozy cardigan in 11 sizes (XXS to L and 1X through 6X) is knit from the bottom up with raglan shaping. The comfortable boxy shape begins with a deep, textured hem that hides a set of optional pockets and from there, the styling variations abound! The pattern includes choice of crew neck or V-neck finish, two sleeve lengths, and two body lengths. The hem texture is repeated on the lower sleeves and neckbands, with a twist stitch panel accenting the side seams and raglan lines. With just a short bit of seaming at the underarms, this cardigan is a speedy, relaxing project for experienced knitters as well as a great choice for adventurous beginner/intermediate knitters.

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Sample shown here: women's size M / 42 inches tunic length with pockets in Bare Naked Wools Kent Aran, color Tidepool and Traci buttons

Suggested Yarns:
Kent Aran, Targhee Tango Worsted, Kent Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

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

Finished Size:
30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50)[54, 58, 62, 66, 70] inches / 76(86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)[137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178] cm in circumference around chest (buttoned) to fit with 4 to 7 inches / 10 to 18 cm of ease (washed and blocked)

Yarn requirements:
Long Body / Long Sleeve: 990(1070, 1180, 1270, 1380, 1470)[1610, 1720, 1830, 1970, 2130] yards / 905(980, 1080, 1160, 1260, 1345)[1475, 1575, 1675, 1800, 1945] meters
Crop Body / Crop Sleeve: 805(865, 945, 1015, 1125, 1215)[1325, 1415, 1545, 1675, 1795] yards / 735(790, 865, 930, 1030, 1110)[1215, 1295, 1415, 1530, 1640] meters
Note: long sleeves take 60(65, 70, 75, 75, 65)[85, 90, 80, 80, 100] yards / 55(60, 65, 70, 70, 60)[80, 80, 75, 75, 90] meters MORE yarn than crop sleeves

Buttons:
Crewneck Crop: 6(6, 6, 7, 7, 7)[8, 8, 8, 9, 9] buttons that measure .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter
Crewneck Tunic: 8(8, 8, 8, 8, 8)[9, 9, 9, 10, 10] buttons that measure .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter
V-neck Crop: 5 buttons that measure .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter
V-neck Tunic: 7 buttons that measure .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat, washed, and blocked)
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch on larger needle (knit flat; washed, and air-dried)

Needles:
size 9US (5.5 mm) circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 7US (4.5 mm) circular needles for neck finish (or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle)