This sweater pattern is designed for the cute guinea pigs of all sizes in your life - and it can also be knitted up for ferrets and rats!

Please see below for tools/materials required and sizing options. If you need a size outside of the available sizing range, please email me at flavimakes@gmail.com so I can update the pattern for you and future knitters.

Safety statement: When knitting, always prioritize safety by using sharp needles with caution, keeping your workspace clear of distractions, and taking breaks to avoid repetitive strain injuries. If you experience any discomfort, stop knitting and consult a healthcare professional. Always double-check your stitches before using your knitted item, especially if intended for children, and ensure all loose ends are securely fastened to prevent choking hazards.

Skill level: Intermediate
Techniques: Knit, purl, increases, decreas­es, buttonholes

TOOLS

• US 2 (2.75 mm) needles: 12+” (30+ cm) circular needles or 12” (30 cm) straight needles for body, double-pointed needles for sleeves.
• US 3 (3.25 mm) needles: 12+” (30+ cm) circular needles or 12” (30 cm) straight needles for cast­ing on.
• Tapestry needle.
• Measuring tape.
• Scissors.
• Fingering weight yarn (see YARN).
• 1/2” (12 mm) buttons 4, 4 5, 6, 6 7, 7 (see SIZ­ING).
• Three stitch markers: Marker 1 (M1), Marker 2 (M2), and beginning of round marker (BOR).

GAUGE
On US 2 (2.75 mm) needles or size required for gauge, 30 stitches and 40 rows in 4 x 4” or (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked.

YARN
74, 78 ( 88, 98, 118 ) 134, 150 yards or 15, 16 ( 18, 20, 24 ) 27, 30 grams (see SIZING)
Fingering weight yarn: Fiber content: 100% natural fiber, 3-4 ply for durability.
Yarn used in this pattern: “Dance to This” dyed by Ryan Yarn on the Squishy Sock yarn base. 100% superwash merino. 490 yards / 100 gram skein.

SIZING
Sizes 1, 2 ( 3, 4, 5 ) 6, 7 for finished sweater body circumferences of 8 ¾, 9 ¾ ( 10 ⅜, 11 ⅜, 11 ⅞ ) 12 ½, 13 ½” or 22.2, 24.9 ( 26.2, 29.0, 30.3 ) 31.7, 34.4 cm