I designed this sweater with “boyish” details but in a fiery pinkish purple. Practical, with pockets; handsome, with a pointed collar and garter stitch details. Truly unisex. Knit one for your son, daughter, or nonbinary child in their favorite color.

Worked from the top down, the yoke is worked flat at first and then joined in the round; sleeves are separated and the body is worked down, with pockets cast on and worked later; sleeves are worked; collar is picked up and knitted last.

This sweater is quite fitted, and hits at the high hip with three-quarter length sleeves. For a more roomy sweater, knit one size up. A schematic showing measurements is on page 4.

SIZE
1-2 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 years
MEASURES
Chest: 24 261⁄2, 281⁄2, 30, 32, 33 inches
TO FIT
Chest up to: 21 23, 25, 261⁄2, 28, 30 inches
GAUGE
17 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch
YARN
Knitterly Things Vesper Worsted, Color “Orchid” 2 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 skeins
NEEDLES
US #8, 16-inch circular
US #8 DPNs or long circular, for sleeves
Or needle size to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
4 raglan/pocket stitch markers
1 distinct eor stitch marker
tapestry needle (to weave in ends)

SKILLS REQUIRED
casting on, knitting and purling in the round, kfb and backward loop increases, k2tog and ssk decreases, picking up stitches, seaming

Technical editing by Laura Cameron.