Orkney for Kids by Sandra VanBurkleo

Orkney for Kids

Knitting
May 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
400 - 760 yards (366 - 695 m)
20.5 (25, 29.75)" chest
English
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This is a child-sized addition to our Orkney series. As shown, it features an easy crocheted edging, but if you prefer, you may opt for a knitted alternative (not shown). We used a springy merino wool yarn by Trendsetter in crayon colors, but another bouncy worsted-weight yarn may be substituted. Nothing prevents using long color-run worsted-weight yarn, or a single, solid or tweed colorway, perhaps with a second colorway for borders.

Finished chest circumference: 20.5, 25, and 29.75 inches. Finished length: 10 (12, 14 1⁄4) inches.

Worsted weight yarn, approximately 400 (560, 760) yds total: 80 (110, 150) yds each Color A and Color C; 120 (170, 230) yds each Color B and Color D.

A slipped-stitch selvedge is used on back and sleeves; a garter stitch selvedge is used on fronts.