This pattern provides instructions for two styles of children’s sweaters, knitted in King Cole 4ply yarn.

28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 56cm / 22”), (Size 2: 61cm / 24”), (Size 3: 66cm/ 26”), (Size 4: 71cm/ 28”), (Size 5: 76cm/ 30”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Footsie - 100g balls.
470yrds/430m
Shades: 4908-Coconut, 4902-Strawberry.

King Cole Simply Footsie - 100g balls.
470yrds/430m
Shades: 5221-Olive, 5224-Red Delicious, 5220-White Currant, 5222-Pink Grapefruit.

Hooded Sweater:
(Size 1: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 2: 3 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 3: 3 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 4: 3 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls),
(Size 5: 4 colour A balls + 2 colour B balls).

Sweater:
(Size 1: 1 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls + 1 colour C balls + 1 colour D balls),
(Size 2: 1 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls + 1 colour C balls + 1 colour D balls),
(Size 3: 1 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls + 1 colour C balls + 1 colour D balls),
(Size 4: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls + 2 colour C balls + 1 colour D balls),
(Size 5: 2 colour A balls + 1 colour B balls + 2 colour C balls + 2 colour D balls).

For this pattern you require a stitch holder.