Knitting Kit - Christmas Morning Sweater by Knitting For Olive

Knitting Kit - Christmas Morning Sweater by Knitting For Olive

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry here.

Pattern available in English.

The sweater is knitted in the round, from top to bottom, with a circular yoke. It starts with the collar.
The neckline and body are shaped using German short rows for an optimal fit.

The collar, cuffs, and bottom of the sweater are in ribbing, while the decorative motifs are only presented as charts and are knitted in stranded colourwork (Fair Isle technique). The design is finished with small i-cord ties made separately.

Sizes:

1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years

Finished measurements:

• Chest circumference: approx. 60 (67, 73, 80, 87, 93, 100) cm [23½ (26½, 28¾, 31½, 34¼, 36½, 39¼) in]

• Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 29 (32, 35, 40, 43, 46, 50) cm [11½ (12½, 13¾, 15¾, 17, 18, 19¾) in]

• Sleeve length (underarm to wrist): approx. 20 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) cm [7¾ (8¾, 9½, 10¾, 11¾, 13, 14¼) in]

Yarn:

• 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino

  • 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls for Main Colour (MC)

  • 1 ball for each contrasting colour (CC1 and CC2)

• + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m / 25 g, lace weight)

  • 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls for Main Colour (MC)

  • 1 ball for each contrasting colour (CC1 and CC2)

The sample shown is knitted with Merino and Soft Silk Mohair in the colours Linen (MC), Dusty Aqua (CC1) and Dark Moose (CC2).

Needles:

• 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm [16 in] and 60 cm [24 in] cables

• 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles

• Or the size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge (after blocking):

21 stitches and 33 rows = 10 cm [4 in] in stockinette stitch with 4 mm (US 6) needles

Notions:

Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle and small safety pin