Sizes: Child’s 4-5 (6-7, 8-9, 10+)

Pattern Description

In one of our previous books, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics, we knit a cardigan with the single-stripe method using multiple colors. Julie was wearing that sweater the day Roz came in. Roz wanted to knit a fun, yet practical sweater for her granddaughter, and she also wanted to learn something new. After pouring through many pattern books, Roz still couldn’t find anything she was crazy about, so Julie suggested making a smaller version of the sweater she had on. Roz smiled and said, “Why didn’t you suggest that before I wasted my time looking through all those books? I love it, but how about making it as a pullover?” She chose some fun colors and then sat down and learned the simple technique.

Yarn Requirements

190 (190, 285, 285) yds each of 5 colors

Knitted Measurements

Width 16 (17, 18, 19) inches

Length (17, 18, 19, 21) inches

Sleeve Length 11 1/2 (12 1/2, 14, 15) inches

Note: When you begin armhole shaping you cannot carry the yarn over all rows. You will need to cut and reattach the yarn when needed. You will not be using the single-stripe method of sliding the yarn back and forth. One you finish the armhole decreases you can continue in the single-stripe method. This is also the case for the neck shaping.