Aaron’s Sweater is a versatile and cozy sweater that grows with your child. Available in sizes from Newborn to 10 years, it offers a comfortable fit with extra room. The pattern includes sizes: 43, 47, 52 (56, 59, 62) (71, 76, 85, 92) cm / 17, 19, 20 (22, 23, 24) (28, 30, 33, 36) inches and is designed with a recommended 4-15 cm positive ease, allowing for a looser fit in larger sizes.

Knitted from the top down in a half fisherman’s rib, it has a stylish drop shoulder and oversized design for long-lasting wear. The sweater is constructed by working the back and fronts separately at first, joining them at the underarms, and then continuing to the ribbing. The sleeves are then knitted from picked-up stitches. The double neck ribbing is knitted at the end.

With a longer body and sleeves that can be unfolded, “Aaron’s Sweater” is made to keep up with quick-growing kids, ensuring it stays a favorite in their wardrobe for longer.

Sizes:
Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2yr) (4-5yr, 6-7yr, 8-9yr, 10yr)
43, 47, 52 (56,59, 62) (71, 76, 85, 92) cm / 16.9, 18.5, 20.5 (22.1, 23.2, 24.4) (27.9, 29.9, 33.5, 36.2) inches with recommended 4-15 cm /1.5 - 6 inches positive ease (Small sizes have less ease than bigger sizes)

Note: While these sizes are based on standard measures, children’s sizes vary greatly. I tried to design it with an oversized fit according to the age of the child, to allow the garment to fit bigger or smaller kids within that age range, by for example rolling up the cuffs for smaller kids. I would suggest knitting the size of the age of the kid if you are unable to measure them. Sample shown in size 4 year’s and newborn.

Materials Needed
3.5mm 60 or 80cm / 23.5 or 31.5 inches cable for ribbings (Sleeves are knitted with magic loop you should add DPN if you prefer that method instead), for sleeves and cuffs
4.00 mm 60 or 80cm circular needle or needle needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needs:
About 500, 500, 500, (600, 600, 700) (800, 800, 1100, 1200) m / 550, 550, 550 (650, 650, 750) (850, 850, 1200, 1300) yards ​of DK weight yarn, or the double amount of a lace yarn (held double)

Blue sweater on pic is done using one strand of Drops Air (150m/ 50g) in color blue (45), size 4yo.

White sweater is knitted using two strands of Knitting For Olive Merino (450g/100m) in color Marzipan.

Gauge:
For main body and sleeves:
19sts by 30 rows in 10 by 10cm (4inch) in half fisherman’s rib knitted in the round after blocking using larger needles (4.0mm).

For ribbing
24sts by 34 rows in 10 by 10 cm or 4 inches, using smaller needles (3.5mm)