Combining two similar shades in an easy but interesting mistake stitch rib creates depth in this sweater. Shown in Patons Astra. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
To fit chest measurement
2 yrs 21 ins [53.5 cm]
4 yrs 23 ins [58.5 cm]
6 yrs 25 ins [63.5 cm]
8 yrs 26-1/2 ins [67.5 cm]
10 yrs 28 ins [71 cm]

Finished chest
2 yrs 25-1/2 ins [65 cm]
4 yrs 27-1/2 ins [70 cm]
6 yrs 29-1/2 ins [75 cm]
8 yrs 31-1/2 ins [80 cm]
10 yrs 33-1/2 ins [85 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
Sizes: 2 (4-6-8-10) yrs

Boy’s Version
Main Color (MC): (Variegated) 4 (5-5-6-7) balls
Contrast A: (Blue) 4 (5-5-6-7) balls
2 colors, 8-14 balls total

Girl’s Version
Main Color (MC): (Light Blue) 4 (5-5-6-7) balls
Contrast A: (Blue) 4 (5-5-6-7) balls
2 colors, 8-14 balls total

Sizes 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) and 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.
4 st holders.
Zipper.

Worked with 1 strand each of MC and A together in Mistake-Stitch Rib pattern.

Features zipper opening along right front raglan.

Construction schematics are provided in pdf download (May 2009).