The sweater is oversized (the positive ease is +20 cm (7.8 in) to chest circumference) and is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, make the neckband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Make the raglan lines in the round. Separate the sleeve stitches and work the body to the desired length. The sleeves are worked last.

Sizes: 3-6 months (9-12 months) // 1-2 years (3-4 years) 5-6 years /// 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years.

Garment length:
28 (32) // 35 (38) 42 /// 45 (48) 51 cm;
(11 (12.5) // 13.7 (14.9) 16.5 /// 17.7 (18.8) 20 in).

Chest circumference:
64 (68) // 72 (76) 80 /// 84 (88) 92 cm;
(25.1 (26.7) // 28.3 (29.9) 31.4 /// 33 (34.6) 36.2 in).

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 100-150 m/50 g (109-164 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 5 mm (US8) circular needles with a cable length of 60 cm (24 in); 4 mm (US6) and 5 mm (US8) double pointed needles.

Notions: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn in a contrasting color.

Totals used: 200 (200) // 250 (300) 350 /// (400) 450 (500) grams; 7 (7) // 8.8 (10.5) 12.3 /// (14.1) 15.8 (17.6) ounces.

Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the main pattern (half fisherman’s rib) after washing and blocking – 16 stitches × 38 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 5 mm (US8) needles.