This pattern has instructions for a girls sweater with side ties and a sweater with front ties, knitted in King Cole Aran.

Gauge:
18 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches), over moss-stitch using 5mm knitting needles, or the size required to give the correct tension.

Sizing Information:
To fit chest sizes:
(1-2 years: 20”), (3-4 years: 22”), (5-6 years: 24”),
(7-8 years: 26”), (9-11 years: 28”).

Materials needed
Ribbon for ties (if preferred).

Sweater with side ties:
(1-2 years: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast shade, 4 buttons),
(3-4 years: 2 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade, 4 buttons),
(5-6 years: 2 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade, 4 buttons),
(7-8 years: 3 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade, 5 buttons)
(9-11 years: 3 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade, 5 buttons).

Sweater with front tie:
(1-2 years: 1 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast shade),
(3-4 years: 2 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade),
(5-6 years: 2 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade),
(7-8 years: 3 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade),
(9-11 years: 3 ball’s main shade, 1 ball contrast shade).

Yarn used:
King Cole Comfort Aran 100g balls.
Shades: 3204-Lavender, 3113-Silver, 1825-Aqua, 330-White.