Racing Stripes Car Sweater by Jane Burns

Racing Stripes Car Sweater

Knitting
January 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1- 9 years 51-71 cm (20 - 31 in) chest
English
This pattern is available for £4.95 GBP
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How much fun is this super-cute Racing Car sweater? A smart and trendy design that also offers plenty of zooom.

It can be made in five sizes ranging from age 1-9 years and is knit in DK weight yarn.

For a personal touch, why not give your little one the opportunity to choose the colour of the cars? Alternatively, you could take a look through your stash to see if you already have some suitable options on hand. Just remember, if you make it for a tiny tot, you will to replace the buttons with emrboidered wheels.

This is bottom up sweater with a fitted sleeve and buttoned neck opening.

SIZE 1-2 2-3y 4-5y 6-7y 8-9y
TO FIT CHEST cm 51 56 61 67 71
in 20 22 24 26.5 31
ACTUAL CHEST cm 56 61 66 71 76
in 22 24 26 28 30
LENGTH cm 33 38 42 45.5 49.5
in 13 15 16.5 18 19.5
SLEEVE LENGTH cm 23 26.5 29 35.5 36
in 9 10.5 11.5 14 14.5
YARN King Cole, Big Value (50g) DK
Yarn A White (4020) 1 1 1 1 1
Yarn B Platinum (4051) 3 4 4 5 5
Yarn C Royal (4041) 1 1 1 1 1
Yarn D Yellow (4027) 1 1 1 1 1
Yarn E Red (4029) 1 1 1 1 1