This boxy dropped shoulder sweater is as sweet as its name implies. A round neckline starts with 1 x 1 ribbing which highlights the stockinette roll that follows. In fact all the edges are slightly rolled. The flowers are knit in stockinette stitch, folded and then rolled. The leaves under the flowers are crochet. The front has a knit in pleat gathered beneath the flowers. Omit the pleat and flowers and embellish as you like. Stripes would be cute or a simple pattern stitch.

DESIGN DETAILS

• Round 1 X 1 rib neckline with a roll finish
• Dropped shoulder pullover
• An off-center pleat on front
• Three knit flowers with leaves sewn on upon completion

PATTERN DETAILS

• Schematic for each piece
• Tracking sheet
• A link for substitute yarns
• Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos For help with one of our patterns, email your questions to knitinscotts@cox.net. Please include your name, email address, the name of the pattern, page number, and a description of what you would like help with.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN

Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.

• Cast-on
• Bind-off
• Pick-up and knit stitches
• Three needle bind-off
• Weaving stitches to rows
• Weaving rows to rows
• Knit roses
• Crocheted leaves including – chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, triple -- crochet, slip stitch

Regardless of their age babies and children’s actual body measurements vary. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, from the schematic and size chart in the photo, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the size you prefer.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE

• Rowan - Cashsoft dk
• 57% extra fine merino - 33% acrylic microfiber - 10% cashmere
• 1.75 ounces (50 grams) - 142 yards-(130 m) each ball
• 4(5 – 5 – 6 - 7) balls For your pullover to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE

• Size 5- (3.75 mm) straight needles; or size to obtain the correct gauge
• Size 3-(3.25 mm) circular needles; 16-(40 cm) inches long

NOTIONS

• Gauge ruler
• Yarn markers - number 10 crochet thread in a contrasting color is great to use for yarn markers
• Tracking sheet – included with pattern
• Tapestry needle
• Size C-(2.25 mm)crochet hook
• Five double pointed needles size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller to use in place of stitch holders

GAUGE

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5 – (3.75 mm) needles