This sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, work the back yoke in back-and-forth rows with increases on both sides, then, the back piece. Next, pick up the stitches for the shoulders of the front on both sides of the yoke (worked separately), join them together to form the front piece. The back and front pieces are joined together in the bottom part of the armholes, the body is worked in the round.
Next, pick up the stitches along the neckline and work the neckband. Pick up the stitches along the armholes for the sleeves, which are first worked in short rows (cap sleeve), then in the round.
All of the charts are in a separate file.

Sizes: 9-12 months (1.5-2 years) // 3-4 years (5-6 years) /// 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years.

Length of the garment: 32 (35) // 38 (42) /// 45 (48) 51 cm;
12.5 (13.7) // 14.9 (16.5) /// 17.7 (18.8) 20 in.

Chest circumference: 64 (68) // 72 (76) /// 80 (84) 88 cm;
25.1 (26.7) // 28.3 (29.9) /// 31.4 (33) 34.6 in.

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 120 m/50 g; 131 yds/1.7 oz.

Recommended yarn: Naco Calico, Drops Cotton Merino, Katia Concept Cotton Merino, Sandnes Garn Duo, Mondial Natural, Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine.

Total used: 200 (250) // 300 (300-350) /// 400 (400) 400-450 grams;
7 (8.8) // 10.5 (10.5-12.3) /// 14.1 (14.1) 14.1-15.8 ounces.

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in) and 60 cm (24 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles (if not using the Magic Loop method).

Notions: 3 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, about 1 yard of waste yarn in a contrasting color.

Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it’s needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the main pattern after washing and blocking = 22 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.