Tomboy Sweater PATTERN- Merino No. 5
Merino No. 5 Yarn - BUY HERE
XS - 5 balls
S - 5 balls
M - 6 balls
L - 7 balls
XL - 8 balls
2X/3X - 8 balls
Pattern only. After checkout you’ll receive a digital PDF by email.
Full size chart and garment measurements below.
If you would like to buy the full DIY Kit for this style, you can do so here.
Gauge: Stockinette pattern on size US 17 (12 mm) needles: 7 sts & 11 rows/4" (10cm)
Materials:
- Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length
Note: This pattern 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.
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.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
| Size | Width | Length | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 17.5" (44 cm) | 14" (35.5 cm) | 5 balls / 370 yds (340 m) |
| S | 19.5" (49 cm) | 15" (38 cm) | 5 balls / 370 yds (340 m) |
| M | 22" (55 cm) | 16" (40 cm) | 6 balls / 444 yds (408 m) |
| L | 24" (60 cm) | 17" (43 cm) | 7 balls / 518 yds (476 m) |
| XL | 26.5" (67 cm) | 18" (45 cm) | 8 balls / 592 yds (544 m) |
| 2X/3X | 29" (73 cm) | 18.5" (46 cm) | 8 balls / 592 yds (544 m) |
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