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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)
To fit: 0-12 mths (1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) Finished hand circumference: 11 (12.5, 13.5, 15, 16.5, 17.5)cm / 4 1⁄2 (5, 5 1⁄2, 6, 6 1⁄2, 7)“
Yarn: approximately 55 (66, 78, 111, 133, 163)m / 64 (73, 86, 122, 145, 178)yds of DK-weight yarn.
Sample (Blue, shown here)
Lola (age 18 mths) is shown wearing a size 3.
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK (DK weight;
100% merino wool; 250m / 273yds per 100g skein)
Shade: KBN97; 1 skein

Gauge: 20 sts & 44 rows = 10 cm / 4” over garter stitch
in the round on 4mm needles after blocking
Needles: 3.5mm / US 4 AND 4mm / US 6 knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
4 mm / US 6 double pointed needles for I-cord (optional) Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Notes: Please note there is no thumb for Size 1 (0-12 mths). Mini Skipworth mitts are worked in the round in garter stitch, from the cuff upwards. Size 1 (0-12 mths) has no thumb, while the remaining sizes work increases to create the thumb gusset. Optional mitten cord is sewn to the completed mitts.

Adult version published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 1: Summer 2012.