Tomboy Sweater PATTERN- Big Cotton
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XS - 8 balls
S - 9 balls
M - 10 balls
L - 11 balls
XL - 12 balls
2X/3X - 13 balls
Pattern only. After checkout you’ll receive a digital PDF by email.
Full size chart and garment measurements below.
The body of this cropped sweater is knit bottom up flat in pieces. Stitches for the sleeves and neckline are picked up from the body and worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff.
Note: The hem of the body is intentionally designed to roll.
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
Materials:
- Loopy Mango Big Cotton Yarn 48 yds 43 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
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US 17 (12 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needles
Note: This kit requires US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). For sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves you can use an additional size US 17 (12 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) knitting needles.
Gauge: Stockinette on size US 17 (12 mm): 7 sts & 11 rows/4" (10cm)
| Size | Width | Length | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 17.5" (44 cm) | 14" (35.5 cm) | 8 balls / 384 yds (344 m) |
| S | 19.5" (49 cm) | 15" (38 cm) | 9 balls / 432 yds (387 m) |
| M | 22" (55 cm) | 16" (40 cm) | 10 balls / 480 yds (430 m) |
| L | 24" (60 cm) | 17" (43 cm) | 11 balls / 528 yds (473 m) |
| XL | 26.5" (67 cm) | 18" (45 cm) | 12 balls / 576 yds (516 m) |
| 2X/3X | 29" (73 cm) | 18.5" (46 cm) | 13 balls / 624 yds (559 m) |
Shown in Apricot (S).
Helpful video tutorials for this project
- How to knit stockinette stitch
- Picking up stitches for the sleeve
- How to seam sides together
- Magic Loop method
Loopy Mango Big Cotton Yarn 100% Cotton 48 yards (43 m) 3.5 oz. (100 g) Made In Italy This yarn is great for people with wool allergies and for warmer climate. Cotton is a pl...

