Machen is the perfect first sweater. With a rolled neckline and hems and a completely seamless construction, it teaches some key sweater making techniques in the simplest way. Each step is spelled out and explained for the beginner sweater maker, with links to online tutorials for each skill. Knit with a heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn, it is a remarkably quick knit. And, sized from newborn to 16 years, you can make this for every child on your list. The upper sizes could easily be adjusted to fit a small/medium adult by adjusting the length of the body and sleeves.

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Looking for a different style, but the same simple techniques taught? Check out King of the Castle!

SIZE
Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 2/3 years) 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years, 12 years, 14 years, 16 years

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24.5) 26, 28, 29.5, 31, 33, 34.5, 35.5 in – 43 (46, 48.5, 51, 53.5, 56, 62) 66, 71, 75, 79, 84, 87.5, 90 cm
Additional measurements can be found on page 5 with the schematic.

GAUGE
17 stitches and 24 rows per 4 in – 10 cm in stockinette on US 9 – 5.5 mm needles

MATERIALS
Malabrigo Rios, Worsted – 10 ply, 100% Merino, 210 yards – 192 meters / 100 grams – 220 (240, 270, 300, 340, 380, 440) 500, 550, 620, 700, 750, 880, 1000 yards - 192 (220, 245, 275, 310, 350, 400) 460, 500, 560, 640, 685, 800, 914 meters
4 stitch markers
Waste yarn and tapestry needle