Kids have a special sense of justice and fairness. Inspired by the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her dramatic adornments, this sweater is for those kids who want to be a part of a better world and the grown-ups who are on their side.

My Dissent series also includes a hat version and two adult sweaters: a worsted weight cardigan and a fingering weight pullover.

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Sizes & Finished Dimensions
To Fit Approximately Ages: 0-6 mo(6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs), 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs

Sizes: A(B, C, D)E, F, G

Chest Circumference:

19(21, 23, 24) 26, 28.25, 30 in/ 48.5(53.5, 58.5, 61) 66, 72, 76 cm

Intended to be worn with +1-3 in/2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease.

Shown in size G with about 2 in/5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in two colours

Main Colour: 358(434, 530, 622) 758, 872, 1010 yd/ 328(396, 484, 568) 694, 798, 924 m

Contrast Colour: 102(113, 124, 129) 140, 151, 162 yd/ 82(90, 98, 102) 112, 120, 128 m

Shown in Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado (80% Superwash fine Merino wool, 20% Nylon; 385 yd/352 m per 100g skein)

Main Colour: 1(2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3 skeins Contrast Colour: 1 skein

Dark Sample Main Colour: Fortuitous Contrast Colour: Nectarine

Light Sample Main Colour: Tame Orchid Contrast Colour: Beaujolais Nouveau

Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.

29 sts/40 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in St st with smaller needle29 sts/36 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in colourwork with larger needle

Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.

Ribbing & Stockinette Stitch
Suggested Size: US 2/2.75 mm needles
∙ 16 in/40 cm circular needle
∙ 24 in/60 cm circular needle
∙ Set DPN’s, long circular needle for magic loop, or two circular needles — whichever is your preferred small-circumference knitting method.

Stranded Colourwork
Suggested Size: US 4/3.5 mm needles
∙ 24 in/60 cm circular needle

Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Skills
I consider this pattern to be intermediate level knitting. It includes working in the round, short row shaping, working stranded colourwork, picking up stitches, and shaping.

Helpful Tutorials
Swatching in the Round
Short Row Shaping in the round
7 Tips to Improve Your Colourwork
Knitting Colourwork with two hands (video)
Catching Floats (video)

Check out the #KidsDissentPullover tag on Instagram to see knitters’ Kids’ Dissent Pullover projects!

For more on colourwork, have a look at my books AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary and KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary!