String Maria Boxy Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern
By String
Specifications
| Brand: | String |
| Designer: | Lidia Karabinech |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
A chic topper for transitional weather, Maria Boxy Pullover features side slits, ribbed sleeves, and a contrasting color edging. The sweater is worked in pieces from the bottom up with short row shoulder shaping joined with a three-needle bind-off. Stitches for the trim are picked up alongside the edge, and the only seams for the sleeves. Knit in Breeze, Maria Boxy Pullover will become a favorite layering piece.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements:
Bust - 40ВЅ (44, 47ВЅ, 50ВЅ)"/103 (112, 120.5, 128.5)cm, with sides overlapped -
Length - 26Вѕ"/68cm
Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 9, 10) balls String BREEZE 60% cotton, 20% cashmere, 20% silk (1.75oz/50g; 136yds/125m) in color #200833 denim (MC)
2 (2, 3, 3) balls in color #200790 blue mist (CC)
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) needles, US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16"/40cm long for Neckband
Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm in St st; 24 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10cm in K2, P2 Rib
String Maria Boxy Pullover
What is Being Made
The String Maria Boxy Pullover is a contemporary knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech, featuring a relaxed, boxy silhouette. This pullover is available in four sizes—Small through Extra Large—with a finished bust measurement ranging from 40½ inches (103cm) to 50½ inches (128.5cm) and a consistent length of 26¾ inches (68cm). The design showcases a two-color colorwork scheme, combining a primary denim color with blue mist accents for visual interest and depth.
Techniques Used
The Maria Boxy Pullover is constructed using seamed construction with pieces worked flat on straight needles, allowing for precise shaping and finishing. The sweater incorporates German short-row shaping at the shoulders, a sophisticated technique that creates smooth, gradual shoulder definition without the need for traditional wrapping. This method involves slipping stitches purlwise and manipulating yarn position to create nearly invisible transitions. The design also employs two-color knitting, with the primary color (MC) and contrasting color (CC) used to create visual definition in the neckband and other design elements.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch (St st)—The primary stitch for the body, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
- Knit 2, Purl 2 Ribbing (K2, P2 Rib)—Used for the cuff and neckband to create elasticity and structure at edges
- Knit 2 Together (K2tog)—A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Slip, Slip, Knit (Ssk)—A left-leaning decrease for balanced shaping
- Slip, Slip, Purl (Ssp)—The purl equivalent of ssk for decreasing on wrong-side rows
Materials
The Maria Boxy Pullover is knitted with String BREEZE yarn, a premium blend composed of 60% cotton, 20% cashmere, and 20% silk. This fiber combination creates a breathable, luxurious fabric suitable for year-round wear. The yarn is available in 1.75-ounce (50g) balls, each containing 136 yards (125 meters). The project requires 8 to 10 balls of the main color (denim, #200833) depending on size, and 2 to 3 balls of the contrasting color (blue mist, #200790).
Construction requires US 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for the main body pieces and a US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40cm) for the neckband. Additional notions include stitch holders for securing live stitches, stitch markers for tracking shaping sequences and pattern repeats, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends. Gauge is critical: 19 stitches and 28 rows equal 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch, while the ribbed sections measure 24 stitches and 25 rows over the same span when worked in K2, P2 ribbing.
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