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Rainy Day Sweater
Available May 11th
Sizing
Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10
Corresponding Ages: Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2YR) 4YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10YR
Finished Circumference: 19.5, 21.25, 22 (23, 23.75, 24.75) 26, 28, 31.25, 32.75 in / 49, 53, 55 (58, 60, 62) 65, 70, 78, 82 cm
To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add 4 in / 10 cm. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, sizing up if needed. See schematics for finished measurements. These sizes may not necessarily correspond with the size or age of each individual child, as these measurements are a combination of standard size chart measurements and intended ease.
Yarn Requirements
201, 240, 271 (314, 346, 385) 459, 547, 636, 696 yds / 184, 219, 248 (287, 316, 352) 420, 500, 582, 636 m worsted weight yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.
Sample knit in Cascade 220 Superwash ($$) colorway Irish Cream, 100% superwash wool, 219 yds or 200 meters per 100g. Similar yarns include: DROPS Karisma ($), Knitpicks Swish DK ($$), Rowan Pure Wool Worsted ($$$), Madeline Tosh Tosh DK ($$$$).
Suggested Needles
US 6 (4.00mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round, or needle size used to meet gauge
US 4 (3.5mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round
Extras: Stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn
Gauge
20 stitches & 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, in the round, on larger needles after blocking
Techniques
Long tail cast on, tubular cast on, 1x1 ribbing, knitting in the round, reading a cable chart, knitting flat, decreasing, 3 needle bind off, picking up stitches, sewn bind off, sewing down a neckband
Credits
Editing: Kerry Bullock-Ozkan
Layout: Sarah Endres
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- First published: May 2023
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