Knit our Penguins in the Snow Jumper suitable to fit a child from 2 to 7 years old

Design
The jumper has a motif of 2 penguins on the front and back. The motif is knitted using the intarsia method following a chart. The front, back and sleeves are knitted separately and sewn together. Stitches are picked up for the neckband. A pompom completes the penguins’ hats.

Sizes
The pattern gives instructions for 3 different sizes: 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7 years old. To fit chest: 22, 24 and 26 inches or 56, 61 and 66 cms.

Yarn
The pattern uses double knitting wool (an alternative for overseas knitters would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply).

The picture shows the jumper knitted for size 6-7 years using Stylecraft Special DK in shades: Turquoise (1068), White (1001), Red (Lipstick 1246), Black (1002), Yellow (Sunshine 1114) and Green (1826)

Skill
Intermediate. Written instructions provided, but there is also a chart to follow for the penguin motif.

Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches/10 cm (stocking stitch) on 4 mm needles or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Needles
Sizes 3.25 mm and 4.0 mm (USA 3 and 6) straight needles are required.

Other requirements
Stitch holders

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology.

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