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Found in North 40: Baby Sweaters and Accessories Vol. 1

Designed by Claudia Q for EweKnit

Looking for a sweater for your special (and perhaps a bit mischievous) little one? Here is a circular yoke pullover, worked from the bottom up with adorable little racoons! The pattern is written in 5 sizes, with a keyhole opening in the back neck for the baby sizes

Yarn
DARUMA Genmou 100% Merino Wool 151 m / 165 yd per 50 g / 1.75 oz ball

MC: 2, 2, 3 {3, 3} balls
CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: 1 ball each

Colours used in Sample:8 – Light Grey, MC9 – Dark Grey, CC117 – Camel, CC22 – Light Beige, CC310 – Black, CC4

Gauge
21 stitches and 33 rows to 10 cm/4 inches square in stocking stitch (knit every round) worked in the round, blocked

Average gauge over yoke: 24.5 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm/4 inches square in stranded knitting worked in round, blocked

Needles
4.5 mm (US 7), or size to get gauge, dp and circular needles: 40, 60 and 80 cm (16, 24, and 32 inch)dp needles 1 – 2 sizes smaller for sleeves, aim for the stranded knitting st gauge4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook (optional)

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