Candy Kingdom Pullover is part of the Geek-A-Long pattern series. The Geek-A-Long was created to raise awareness for Child’s Play Charity. $1 from each sale of this pattern will be donated to Child’s Play. So wind up your yarn, warm up your needles, and congratulate yourself on making the world a little brighter.

The only thing sweeter than candy is how your little one will look in this Candy Kingdom inspired sweater. As an added bonus, wearing the Candy Kingdom Pullover won’t cause a sugar crash later! Knit top down in one piece and designed to capture the whimsical aesthetic of Adventure Time’s candy city, this pullover is posh enough for Princess Bubblegum and sturdy enough to hold up through all the adventures it’s sure to be worn on.

Sizing: Pattern includes seven child sizes: 0-6 months(6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years)(4-6 years, 6-8 years, 8-10 years) with a bust measurement of 18(19, 20, 22)(24, 26,28) inches. Sizes look best with 1-2” of positive ease. Sample is shown in size 2-4 years with 1” of positive ease on a child that currently wears a 3T.

Recommended Yarn: 1 ball each (100 grams/ 400 yards per skein) of Lattes & Llamas Adventure Yarn in three contrasting colors. Sample is shown in ‘Mermaid Lagoon’ (MC), ‘Mad Hatter’ (CC1), and ‘Secret Identity’ (CC2).

Yardage Requirements
SIZE = MC, CC1, CC2
0-6 months = 112, 125, 114
6-12 months = 128, 143, 130
1-2 years = 159, 179, 162
2-4 years = 207, 232, 211
4-6 years = 239, 268, 244
6-8 years = 287, 321, 292
8-10 years = 319, 357, 325

Please note that modifications to the pattern, such as not matching gauge or lengthening the body, will affect the total number of yards you will need.

Needles: US2 /2.75 mm and US5 / 3.75 mm 16(16, 16, 16)(16&24, 16&24, 16&24) inch circular needles and DPNs in each size or size needed to obtain gauge. You can also use long circular needles to work in magic loop throughout like I did.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rounds = 4” in stockinette on larger needles.

Notions: 4 Stitch Markers, Waste Yarn or Stitch Holders