Available Jun 22nd

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: 18, 19.5, 20.5 (21.5, 22.25, 23) 24.5, 26.5, 29.5, 31 in / 45, 49, 51.5 (54, 55.5, 57.5) 61.5, 66.5, 74, 77.5 cm

To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add 2 in / 5 cm. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, sizing up if needed. See schematics for finished measurements.

Yarn Requirements
205, 230, 255 (280, 300, 325) 370, 425, 495, 540 yds / 187, 210, 233 (256, 274, 297) 338, 389, 453, 494 m fingering yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.

Sample knit in Woolberry Fiber Co Berry Merino ($$$$) colorway Tattered Pages, 100% SW Merino (2 ply) 400 yds/100 g. Similar yarns include: Cascade 220 Fingering ($$), Knitting for Olive Merino ($$$), La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau ($$$$).

Suggested Needles
US 3 (3.25mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round, or needle size used to meet gauge
US 2.5 (3mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round
Extras: Stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn

Gauge
26 stitches & 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, in the round, on larger needles after blocking

Techniques
Long tail cast on, knitting in the round, knitting cast on edge with live stitches, purling in the round, cabling, decreasing, grafting stitches, picking up stitches, seaming down a neckband

Credits
Editing and Layout: Sarah Endres
Testers shown in project pages.