Boyland Knitworks - Soldotna Crop

Caitlin Hunter

The Soldotna Crop is a top-down circular yoke sweater that features stranded colorwork. I designed this sweater with Portland’s unpredictable spring weather in mind. I look forward to layering this little top over linen dresses as well high-waisted skirts and pants. The design can easily be lengthened if crops aren’t your style, instructions are included in the pattern. This design is simple enough for an adventurous beginner, yet still engaging for advanced knitters. Best of all, the cropped length and sleeveless style make this a super quick and gratifying project. The body length is easily adjustable, keep in mind changes will alter the yardage required.

MATERIALS 
Yarn: 
House of a la Mode /DK weight
House Tweed DK 
85% Superwash Merino, 15% Donegal Nap 
231 yards [211 m]/100 grams

Finished circumference at bust: 32.75 (36.5, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5, 56)”

Colors used in sample: 
C1: Moto (brown) 
C2: Palm (light teal) 
C3: Aloe (deep teal) 
C4: Peach Halo (cream/ peach variegated)

Needles (suggested sizes) 
Main: US 5 [3.75 mm] 
RIbbing: US 3 [3.5 mm]

Gauge: 
22 sts and 26 rounds over 4” [10 cm] after blocking with main needle in colorwork pattern.

Notions:
stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle

Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications. 
C1: 182 (205, 225, 270, 304, 342, 380) yards 
166.5 (187.5, 206, 247, 278, 313, 347) m 
C2: 154 (173, 190, 230, 256, 288, 320) yards 
141 (158, 174, 210.5, 234, 263.5, 293) m 
C3: 63 (70, 80, 92, 104, 117, 130) yards 
58 (64, 73, 84, 95, 107, 119) m 
C4: 82 (92, 105, 120, 136, 153, 170) yards 
75 (84, 96, 110, 124.5, 140, 155.5) m

Sizes:
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X 

Finished circumference at bust: 
32.75 (36.5, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5, 56)” 
83 (92.5, 101.6, 112.5, 122, 133, 142, 152.5) cm 
Finished sleeve circumference at upper arm: 
11 (11, 11.5, 13, 14.5, 16, 18)” 
28 (28, 29.5, 33, 37, 40.5, 46) cm

Please note this pattern is sold as a physical copy but also comes with a download code for  a PDF on ravelry