Boho Romance Crop

Boho Romance Crop by Annie Lupton

What is Being Made

The Boho Romance Crop is a feminine, bohemian-inspired cropped sweater designed by Annie Lupton. This youthful garment features a cropped body length that makes it ideal for layering over other pieces. The sweater combines simple knitting fundamentals with interesting stitch patterns, creating a design that is engaging to knit while remaining accessible to beginners.

Construction Method and Techniques

This seamless sweater is constructed using the top-down, in-the-round knitting method. This technique allows knitters to try on the garment as they work and easily adjust the length to their preference. The top-down approach eliminates the need for seaming, resulting in a polished, professional finish. The design incorporates a wavy lace edging that adds visual interest and a delicate, romantic aesthetic to the cropped silhouette.

Stitches and Finishing Details

The Boho Romance Crop features stockinette stitch as the primary stitch pattern, providing a smooth, classic fabric base. The design is elevated by the inclusion of lace stitch work in the wavy edging, which creates an openwork, feminine detail. The sweater is finished with a picot bind off, a decorative edge treatment that produces small, decorative bumps along the hem and contributes to the bohemian aesthetic.

Yarn and Needles

The Boho Romance Crop is designed to be knit in DK weight yarn, a versatile yarn weight that creates a fabric with good drape and stitch definition. The pattern sample was created using Jill Draper Makes Stuff's Kingston yarn in a pretty pink tweedy colorway. Knitters will need Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches (81 cm) to work the sweater in the round, or needles in the size required to obtain the specified gauge. Additional needles are also required for the pattern.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 17 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. The Boho Romance Crop is available in 10 sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 36 inches (91.5 cm) to 72 inches (183 cm). The sweater is designed to fit with 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of positive ease, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit that works well for the cropped, layering style.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to garment construction. While the design includes lace stitch work and decorative finishing techniques, the straightforward top-down construction and clear instructions make it accessible to those building their knitting skills.