Special kids deserve special sweaters, and this three-color stranded pullover is perfect for all kids. The stranded colorwork pattern is limited to a deep border around the hem and above the cuffs, enhanced with contrast color sleeve cuffs and neckline. With sizes from toddler to tween, Royal Star will be a hit with lots of kids in your life! Valley Superwash DK is soft, smooth, and machine-washable, making it a hit with kids and caregivers alike, and it is a great choice for children’s garments. Royal Star is knit in the round from the bottom up with contrasting color hem and cuffs, stranded colorwork bands, and a raglan yoke worked as one piece after sleeves and body join at the underarm. Ribbed neckband is picked up and knit in the round during finishing, and the only seaming necessary for this project is closing up the underarms before it’s ready to gift. Stranded colorwork patterns are charted only.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 18–24 months (2–4, 4–6, 6–8, 8–10, 10–12) years. Sample is shown in size 6–8 years
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 21¾ (23¾, 25½, 27¼, 29, 31)“. Fits with 1 - 3” positive ease.
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino; 50g/137yds)
Version 1 (Short Sleeves) –
MC – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls, shown in #24 Passion Plum
CC1 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) balls, shown in #19 Classic Navy
CC2 – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s), shown in #25 Light Grey
Version 2 (Long Sleeves) –
MC – 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7) balls, shown in #29 Grey
CC1 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s), shown in #32 Blue Mood
CC2 – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s), shown in #26 White

Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24” circulars and DPNs for hem, neck, and sleeve edging
US 6 (4.00mm) 16”, 24”, and 32” circulars and DPNs, or size needed to get gauge
US 7 (4.50mm) 24” circular (if necessary to maintain gauge while working stranded colorwork border)
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork with US 6 (4.00mm) needles, blocked