Magnus is such a fun knit! It’s worked with bulky yarn, so it’s a fast project, but the different pattern stitches keep it interesting to knit, and to fun wear. Instructions are given to make it with or without the hood.

SIZE
Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months) 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 19 (20 ¼, 21 ¼, 22 ½, 23 ¾) 25, 27 ¼, 28 ½, 29 ¾ in – 48.5 (51.5, 54, 57, 60.5) 63.5, 69, 72.5, 75.5 cm
Additional measurements can be found on page 6 with the schematic.

GAUGE
On US 10 – 6 mm needles per 4 in – 10 cm:
14 stitches and 22 rows in 2x2 rib
14 stiches and 22 rows in Magnus stitch
15 stitches and 30 rows in garter stitch

MATERIALS
US 9 – 5.5 mm circular needles and DPNs, or one size smaller than needles needed to obtain gauge.
US 10 – 6 mm circular and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.

4 stitch markers, waste yarn and tapestry needle.
4 (4, 5, 5, 6) 6, 7, 8, 9, or number of your choice, large buttons.
Crochet hook if crocheting button loops.

Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts, Big Squeeze – Bulky, 100% Merino, 127 yards – 116 meters / 100 grams – 250 (300, 350, 450, 500) 550, 600, 650, 700 yards - 230 (275, 320, 410, 460) 500, 550, 600, 640 meters