This yoked sweater for children is knitted from the bottom up using Shetland wool in vibrant shades of green, yellow and cream. The front and back of the sweater are identical - no short-row shaping has been used - so it is easy for children to put on by themselves.

Size
5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, 13-14 yrs

Yarn
Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight); 100% Shetland Wool; (115m/125yds/25g ball)
6 (7:7:8:9) x 25g balls of yarn A and 1 x 25g ball each of yarns B, C, D and E.

Needles & Accessories
2.5mm (UK 12-13/US 1-2) circular needles, 60cm long
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 60cm long
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 60cm long
1 set 2.5mm (UK 12-13/US 1-2) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences
1 set 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) DPNs, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences
Stitch markers
Stitch holders

Tension
24 sts and 40 rnds to 10cm over ribbing on 2.5mm needles.
23 sts and 40 rnds to 10cm over
st st on 2.75mm needles.
26 sts and 33 rnds to 10cm over Chart pattern on 3mm needles.