Firecracker Pullover by Marie Greene

Firecracker Pullover

Knitting
August 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in with largest needle in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
275 - 1000 yards (251 - 914 m)
0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1- 2 yrs, 2 -4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6- 8 yrs, 8-10 yrs)
English
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Celebrate the littlest “firecrackers” in your life with this simple twist on the Fireworks Sweater. Worked from the top down in the round, this pullover features columns of firecracker blasts cascading down the yoke. With a relaxed fit and genderless style, it’s a quick knit with just enough texture to keep things interesting.

See the matching Fireworks pattern collection here: https://www.oliveknits.com/productcategory/fireworks/

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Sizes
0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1- 2 yrs, 2 -4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6- 8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) throughout pattern

Yarn
DK Weight | Neighborhood Fiber Company 100% organic merino| 275 yards/4 oz | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/ 256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters total

Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

Needles
US Size 5/3.75mm (12 -24 in/30-60 cm) circular needle – yoke and body (use length that is most comfortable for the size you’re knitting, transition to a longer length as needed)

US Size 5/3.75mm (12 in/30 cm circular needles or DPNs) – sleeves

US Size 4/3.5 mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – neckline

US Size 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing

US Size 4/3.5mm (DPNs) – sleeve cuffs

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge
21 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm with largest needle in stockinette stitch, blocked

Notions
Darning needle to weave in ends
Stitch markers
Waste yarn

Finished Measurements (blocked) Chest circumference: 21.25 (22.75, 24.25, 25, 27.5, 29.75, 32) in/53.25 (57.25, 60.5, 62.5, 69, 74.25, 80) cm

Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/15 (16.25, 17.5, 21.25, 25, 30, 35) cm

Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.25 (18.75, 21.25, 27.5, 31.25, 33.75, 36.25) cm

Sleeve circumference: 6.75 (7.25, 7.25, 7.5, 8.5, 8.75, 10.25) in/ 17.25 (18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25.75) cm

Yoke depth (measured from under the ribbing to the underarm): 5.25 (5.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6.25, 7, 7) in/ 13.25 (13.75, 14.75, 14.75, 15.75, 17.25, 17.25) cm