I knit this up as my entry for the DC State Fair’s knitting competition and won first place! I decided to make it available for free to any other DC proud knitters that want to make one of their own. I wrote this up from my notes, and have not had time, as of yet, to knit up a second one to make sure all my notes are correct (for which I do apologize) so I can make no guarantee as to complete errata noted. Please feel free to message me with any questions or mistakes. Thanks!

Features a DC flag on front, and the words Made in the District on back. Includes a hidden red stripe on the inside of the sleeve, and easy fit raglan t-shirt design.
The letter chart can be used for anything with a flat stockinette surface, adult sweaters, pillows, bags, large blanket squares, etc.
And if your really into The Hunger Games you can just change the flag to a mockinjay and you’re all set. haha That thought occurred to me the entire time I was stitching this.

Size: 2T
(More sizes coming soon….Message me if you need a specific size and I’ll see what I can do)

Gauge:
5-5.5 inches per inch, stockinette in the round

Materials:

-400 yards of a Lightweight Worsted Weight yarn in a main color (MC). I used Malabrigo Worsted in Natural.

-approx. 20 yards of Worsted Weight yarn in a contrasting color (CC). I used Malabrigo Worsted in Ravelry Red.

-Thread, embroider floss, or light weight yarn in a color matching CC yarn.

• 18“ or 24” circular needle in a US size 6 (or whatever you need to knit to the guage. I knit very loosely so I actually used a US size 4)

• 10-12” circular needle of DPNs in a US size 6 for sleeves.

• 2 lengths of stitch holder cords or waste lengths of yarn (to hold sleeve stitches while working body)

• yarn needle (bent tip ones work best)

• 4 stitch markers (one in a different color or size to mark beginning of round)

Pattern Notes/Techniques Used:
Recommended for Advanced Beginners, Intrepid Newbies, and Advanced Knitters with small children and in need of easy projects.

• Knit from top down, seamless, simple increases, knitting in the round, duplicate stitch/swiss darning, tubular cast off (optional), basic sewing skills