This lovely sweater has an heirloom, yet modern quality. Whether you pair it with some dark denim, linen dungarees, or your favorite plant dyed sweat pants, you can’t go wrong. And no, there are never enough bobbles in your life :wink: Find the coordinating Child sweater size pattern to make a matching set!

Note: This pattern was updated in November 2024 with significant changes to include: recommended yarn (Aran instead of worsted!), collar shaping, hem work, button band + collar, and more.

Finished dimensions:
Size — chest circumference — recommended skeins
1 — 39” — 5 skeins
2 — 43” — 5 skeins
3 — 48” —6 skeins
4 — 52” — 6 skeins
5 — 57” — 7 skeins
6 — 61.5” — 8 skeins
7 — 66” — 9 skeins
8 — 70.5” — 9 skeins

Lisa is wearing a Size 3 and has a 39” chest in these photos.

This project requires:

• 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 9, 9) skeins of De Rerum Natura Cyrano - Aran Weight (164yds/100gr)

• US 6/4.00mm circular needles, 16” & 24”+

• US 8/5mm circular needles, 16” & 24”+

• Stitch markers - standard and removable

• Tapestry needle

• 5-10 1/2” buttons