And… breathe.
Here’s a truly relaxing knitting experience, a comforting and satisfying project you can come back to when you need a break.

This cozy and modern sweater is a true wardrobe staple for all the little ones (and not so little ones) in your life. With its extended sizing (12 baby/child/teen sizes are included) you can make one for every baby, kid and teenager you know!

This sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, and features a fold-over neckline (instructions for a simple neckline are also included.) The sleeves feature my signature faux elbow patches. The front yoke of the sweater is worked in garter stitch, which results in a lower front neckline for a comfortable fit without the need for short rows. Easy-peasy!

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, binding off.

SIZES:

3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo) // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo {12yo, 14yo, 16yo}

To fit chest: 16 (17, 18, 19) // 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28 {30, 31.5, 32.5} inches or 40.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5) // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71 {76, 80, 82.5} cm
Garment chest circumference at underarms: 19.25 (21, 22, 23.5) // 24.5, 27, 28.75, 30.25, 31.25 {34.5, 36.25, 37} inches or 49 (53.5, 56, 59.5) // 62, 68.5, 73, 77, 79.5 {87.5, 92, 94} cm

The age indication is a guideline only. If possible, please choose a size based on the recipient’s actual chest measurement instead of the age label. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 300 (350, 375, 400) // 475, 525, 575, 675, 775 {875, 950, 1025} yards or 274 (320, 343, 366) // 434, 480, 526, 617, 709 {800, 869, 937} meters of worsted (10 ply) weight yarn
Size 3mo sample above is knit in Malabrigo Rios, colorway “Sandbank.”

GAUGE:

19 sts x 30 rounds = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using larger needles, after blocking
Please adjust needle size if needed to achieve the recommended gauge.

NEEDLES:

• US 7 or 4.5 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge) 16 inches or 40 cm in length For sizes 4yo and up only: an extra needle of the same diameter 24 inches or 60 cm in length

• dpns matching above diameter (or a long circular needle if using magic loop technique)

• US 6 or 4 mm diameter circular needle (or one size smaller than needle used to match stockinette gauge) 16 inches or 40 cm in length. For sizes 4yo and up only: an extra needle of the same diameter 24 inches or 60 cm in length

• matching dpns (or a long circular needle if using magic loop technique)

NOTIONS:

• 4 markers, including one contrasting-colored marker

• tapestry needle

• 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn