Pattern description from Knit Simple Magazine, Holiday 2006: “With a few changes in color, collar and pattern, these unisex sweaters can be knit for either a boy or a girl. Our Little Boy Blue version features a polo collar and slip-stitch patterning; our Miss Scarlet’s a Henley collar and see-stitch stripes.”

Knit Tip: “Don’t get bogged down by gender stereotypes. A girl can wear a polo collar as easily as a boy can pull off shades of red and orange.”

Materials:

• Bingo by Lana Grossa/Unicorn Books & Craft 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 88yd/80m (wool)
• Girls’ sweater: 3 (4, 5, 6) balls in #96 red (A) & 1 (2, 2, 2) ball each in #97 orange (B) and #95 burgundy (C)
• Boy’s sweater: 4 95, 6, 7) balls in #90 blue (A) & 1 (2, 2, 2) ball each in #97 orange (B) and #99 periwinkle (C)
• One pair each sizes 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 16”/40cm length
• Two ½“/13mm buttons

Measurements:

• Child’s 2 (4, 6, 8)
• Chest 24 (26, 28, 30)“/61 (66, 71, 76)cm
• Length 11 (12.5, 14, 15.5)“/28 (31.5, 35.5, 39.5)cm
• Upper arm 9 (10, 11, 12)“/23 (25.5, 28, 30.5)cm

Additional Gauge: 18 sts and 33 rows to 4”/10cm over stripe pat using larger needles (boys’ polo)

Note: Instructions are the same for both versions, except where noted.

Cute quick pullover with two stitch variation and 2 collar variations. Chest size ranges from 24” to 30”.