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This sweater is all about color play! This sweater is perfect (and specifically designed) for self-striping and gradient yarns. It’s also great for pairing solids, tonals, and variegated skeins. There are so many yarn options. The specially modified, set-in sleeves are SEAMLESS and simple to knit. The modified sleeve cap allows for uninterrupted stripes on your sleeves. FUN SLEEVES! This sweater is knit from the bottom up, in the round. It includes instructions for adjusting the circumference of the sleeves and the fit of the body. The Little Worsted Sock Arms also includes a rounded hemline.

SIZES
0-6 months (6-12 months, 18 months, 2 years 3 years 4 years 6 years, 8 years, 10 years, 12 years)
1-2” (2.5-5cm) of positive ease for a girl’s sweater or 2-4” 5-10cm of positive ease for a boy’s sweater
The sample is shown with 2” (5cm) of positive ease.

YARN
Worsted weight yarn
Main Color (BODY): 190 (225, 245, 290, 310, 350, 430, 500, 565, 640) yards / 174 (206, 225, 265, 283, 321, 393, 460, 518, 585) meters
Contrasting Color (SLEEVES): 90 (110, 125, 140, 165, 200, 225, 255, 290, 335) yards / 82 (101, 114, 128, 151, 183, 207, 235, 265, 307) meters

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Chest: 18.75 (20, 21.25, 23, 24, 25.75, 26.75, 29.25, 31, 33)” / 48 (51, 54, 58.5, 61, 65.5, 68, 74.5, 79, 84) cm
Length (Front Hem to Underarm): 7.75 (8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 11.25, 13,14.25, 15.25, 16.25)” / 19.5 (22.5, 23.5, 25, 26.5, 28.5, 33, 36, 39, 41.5) cm

Note: The boy sample has been modified for a looser fitting sleeve. The pattern includes instructions for creating a looser fit.

NEEDLES
US 7 (4.5mm) & US 5 (3.75mm) 24” or 32” (60 or 80cm) circular (as appropriate for your size) or as required to meet gauge and DPNs or needles for small circumference in the same sizes

GAUGE
18 stitches & 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking on LARGER needles

TOOLS
1 Stitch marker, 2 removable markers, tape measure, scrap yarn & tapestry needle

SKILLS
knitting in the round & short row shaping

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