Cropped Sweater with Norwegian Pattern by Patons

Cropped Sweater with Norwegian Pattern

by Patons
Knitting
January 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
805 - 1288 yards (736 - 1178 m)
Child: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years
English
This pattern is available for free.

This two tone sweater with fair isle detailing is a new take on the Norwegian standard. Shown in Patons Astra (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
To fit chest measurement
2 yrs 21 ins [53.5 cm]
4 yrs 23 ins [58.5 cm]
6 yrs 25 ins [63.5 cm]
8 yrs 26-1/2 ins [67.5 cm]
10 yrs 28 ins [71 cm]

Finished chest
2 yrs 26 ins [66 cm]
4 yrs 271/2 ins [70 cm]
6 yrs 30 ins [76 cm]
8 yrs 32 ins [81.5 cm]
10 yrs 34-1/2 ins [87.5 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)

Sizes: 2 (4-6-8-10) yrs
Main Color (MC): (Black) 4 (5-5-6-6) balls
Contrast A: (Pink) 1 (1-1-2-2) ball(s)
2 colors, 5-8 balls total

Sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
2 st holders.
6 buttons for sizes 2 and 4.

Colorwork chart and construction schematics are provided in pdf download (May 2009).

Ed. note: Unisex design will work for either sex.

See also Pullover with Norwegian Pattern