Who doesn’t love a Woodland Toadstool or two.

This whimsical sweater is a fun knit and will delight any little person.

To ensure a really nice fit around the shoulders and a perfect neckline, this fingering weight sweater is knitted in the round, from the Bottom Up.
The sleeves are knitted flat and joined into the knitting after a couple of rows of armhole shaping.
The only sewing up required is the underarm sleeve seams and a cm or 2 at the underarms.

Sizes:
Approximate age (in years) 2-4-6-8
Actual garment measures underarm (in cm) 56-61-66-72
Length (in cm) 36-40-44-48
Sleeve seam (in cm) 23-28-33-38
To choose the correct size, measurements are more useful than approximate age.

Requirements:
Any fingering weight yarn can be used.
You will need 2 Contrasting Colours.
Based on a ball size of 135m/50g you will need approx. 200-250-300-350g of Main Colour and 50g of the Contrast Colour yarn.

5 stitch markers, or slippery yarn that can be tied into a knot.
3 stitch holders, or slippery yarn that can be tied into a knot.

Circular needles with various length cables (for the body, yoke and neck band) are ideal.

Tension:
29 sts = 10cm using the larger needles, stocking stitch