From The Knitter: ‘Little boys often prefer simple shapes and muted colours. In this lovely design Katya Frankel has fulfilled those first two wishes, but also made the knitting interesting, thanks to seamless construction and charming cables. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Blue Faced Leicester Aran, a single-breed pure wool which comes in 16 colours and is machine washable. It’s soft, but will stand up to the wear and tear small people require!’

Pattern written in 6 sizes to fit chest circumference 53.5 (56, 58.5, 61, 63.5, 66) cm / 21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26) in.
Actual chest measurement 59 (61, 63, 65.5, 67.5, 69.5) cm / 23 1/4 (24, 24 3/4, 25 3/4, 26 1/2, 27 1/2) in.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. Body and sleeves are joined together at the underarm after which raglan yoke is worked toward neck. Short rows are used to raise the back of the neck, the short-row instructions are included in the pattern. The cables are charted only.

• SKILLS Intermediate – knit, purl, simple increases and decreases, cables, working in the round
• FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 59 (61, 63, 65.5, 67.5, 69.5) cm / 23 ½ (24 ½, 25 ¼, 26, 27, 27 ¾) in chest circumference. Shown in size 4. To fit approximately ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 years old. Because all children grow at a different rate, please refer to the actual child’s chest circumference and the schematic to choose the correct size.
• YARN Debbie Bliss Blue Faced Leicester (100% British Wool Superwash; 75 m/50 g): #46013 Denim, 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6) balls.
• GAUGE 19 sts and 26 rnds = 10cm in St st worked in the round. 26 st Cable panel measures 10 cm wide.
• NEEDLES AND NOTIONS Size 4.5 mm (US 7) circular and a set of 5 double-pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Markers, cable needle and tapestry needle.