Essex by Julie Turjoman

Essex

Knitting
September 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
548 - 1370 yards (501 - 1253 m)
12 mos–2 yrs (2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs, 6–8 yrs, 8–10 yrs, 10–12 yrs)
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Essex is the perfect choice for the young car and train enthusiast in your life! This crewneck pullover sports a circular colorwork yoke with cars racing across, trains circling the hem, and contrasting color trims. Knit in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK, Essex is worked in the round from the bottom up. The sleeves are joined to the body at the underarm, and the yoke is then worked in one piece. Once you cast off the neckband stitches, all that remains is to graft the underarms, making it simple to get finished and gifted to a special kid in your life. Stranded Colorwork patterns are charted only.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–8 years with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Chest – 20 (21¾, 23¾, 25½, 27¼, 29)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/137yds)
MC – 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls #28 Fawn
CC1 – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s) #17 Blue
CC2 – 1 ball (all sizes) #01 Natural

Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) 16”, 24” & 32” circular and DPNs
US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” & 32” circular and DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) 16”, 24” & 32” circular and DPNs

Other Materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked