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Following the wonderfully successful beginner book, Knit How, and our pullover and sock compendiums, Ready Set Raglan and Ready Set Socks, we thought it was about time we let kids in on the action too!

A collection of 11 versatile knitting and crochet patterns for kids aged 0-10, Mini Pom reimagines classic grown-up patterns from the archives of Pom Pom for our tiny friends, as well as some just-for-kids designs, all in the fun and modern style we’re known for.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit: 0-3 mths (3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 12-18 mths, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 42 (44.5, 48, 50, 55.5, 60, 65.5, 70, 74.5)cm / 16 1⁄2 (17 1⁄2, 19, 19 3⁄4, 21 3⁄4, 23 1⁄2, 25 3⁄4, 27 1⁄2, 29 1⁄4)“ - to be worn with 2-3cm / 1” positive ease
Short sleeve version:
Approximately 282 (298, 322, 335, 373, 403, 439, 470, 500)m / 310 (328, 354, 369, 410, 443, 483, 517, 550)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Long sleeve version:
Approximately 373 (395, 426, 445, 493, 533, 582, 622, 662)m / 410 (435, 469, 489, 542, 586, 640, 684, 728)yds of DK-weight yarn.

Sample 1 (Short-sleeve, stripe version)
Lola (age 18 mths) is shown wearing a size 4.
The Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK (DK-weight; 100% superwash Blue Faced Leicester wool; 225m / 246yds per 100g skein)
Shades:
Yarn A: Golden Praline; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins
Yarn B: Sorbet; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins

Sample 2 (Long-sleeve, cable version)
Sabine (age 5 yrs) is shown wearing a size 7.
The Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK (DK-weight; 100% Blue Faced Leicester wool; 225m / 246yds per 100g skein)
Shade: Seascape; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Gauge: 18 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Garter st on 5.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needles: 5.5mm / US 9 needles circular needle, 40-80cm
/ 16-32” length (depending on size worked) AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. Note: Begin the yoke using needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, then change to circular needles as the circumference increases.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 10 stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle
Notes: Norn is knit in Garter st from the top down and in the round. We’ve shown two samples that are a mash up of the optional details adorning our grown-up version; with a short sleeve, stripe version omitting the cable detail (sample 1) or a long sleeve version in a solid colour with the cable detail (sample 2).

Adult version published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 3: Winter 2012.