Box Top Smock
This cozy pullover in eleven sizes (XXS to L and 1X through 6X) is knit bottom up in the round with raglan shaping. The comfortable boxy shape begins with a deep, textured hem with side vents that hides a set of optional pockets and from there, the styling variations abound! Pattern includes choice of crew neck or V-neck finish, two sleeve lengths, and two body lengths. Hem texture is repeated on the lower sleeves and neckbands, with a twist stitch panel accenting side seams and raglan lines. This every day topper is a speedy, relaxing project for experienced knitters and a great choice for adventurous beginner/intermediate knitters.
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Samples shown here: women's size M / 41 inches with pockets in Bare Naked Wools Kent Aran, color Mussel Shell and without pockets in Targhee Tango Worsted, color Argentine
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:
29(33, 37, 41, 45, 49)[53, 57, 61, 65, 69] inches / 73.5(84, 94, 104, 114.5, 124.5)[134.5, 145, 155, 165, 175.5] cm in circumference around chest to fit with 4 to 7 inches / 10 to 18 cm of ease (washed and blocked)
Yarn requirements:
Long Body / Long Sleeve: 950(1030, 1140, 1230, 1340, 1430)[1570, 1680, 1790, 1930, 2090] yards / 870(940, 1040, 1120, 1230, 1310)[1440, 1540, 1640, 1760, 1910] meters
Crop Body / Crop Sleeve: 780(840, 920, 990, 1100, 1190)[1300, 1390, 1520, 1650, 1770] yards / 710(770, 840, 910, 1010, 1090)[1190, 1270, 1390, 1510, 1620] 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
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)