he Borderline Sweater is the sweater you’ve always needed. With its boxy fit, mockneck, and drop sleeves, it’s the perfect way to learn short rows.

Materials:

• 1 pair of 8 mm circular needles, 24” cord
• 1 pair of 6 mm circular needles, 24” cord
• 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 skeins of 100g/100m
• 4 stitch markers (can also use scrap yarn)
• 1 beginning of the round marker

Suggested Yarns:

• Wool and the Gang, Alpachino Merino
• Drops, Andes
• Malabrigo Yarn, Chunky
• We are Knitters, Squish Yarn
• Cascade Yarns, 128 Superwash
• Lion Brand Yarns, Hue and Me
• Any Bulky weight yarn
• Cascade Yarns, Baby Alpaca Chunky

Gauge:
4”x4”: 10 stitches by 16 rows on 8mm needles in stockinette

Measurements:
XS:
Width - 20”
Length - 16”
Sleeve: 14”

Small:
Width - 22”
Length - 17”
Sleeve: 15”

Medium:
Width - 24”
Length - 18”
Sleeve: 16”

Large:
Width - 26”
Length - 19”
Sleeve: 17”

XL:
Width - 28”
Length - 20”
Sleeve: 18”

2X:
Width - 30”
Length - 21”
Sleeve: 19”

3X:
Width - 32”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”

4X:
Width - 34”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”

5X:
Width - 36”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”

This pattern is suitable for comfortable beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: picking up stitches, short rows, and knitting in the round. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!

Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #BorderlineSweater for more images!