Chutes and Ladders is one of the first and easiest games my kids learned to play, and inspired the pattern of this sweater. The purl/stockinette ‘ladders’ are along the front, and the purled ‘chutes’ go along the side of the sweater.

Made out of thick and squishy worsted yarn, this raglan sweater knits up quickly and easily. The design includes cuffed sleeves and slip-stitch detail along the raglan increases, and is meant to be slightly oversized in fit. It makes a great, warm sweater for any child and has sizes for children aged 2-10.

This pattern is Easy-Intermediate in difficulty. Intermediate techniques and stitches used include: back-loop cast on, m1L, m1R, k2tog, ssk, and slipping a stitch. All techniques are explained in the pattern, except for picking up stitches.

Finished Garment Chest Measurement:
22.75 (25.25, 27.75, 29.5, 32) inches
58 (64, 70.5, 75, 81) cm

Worn with 2-4 inches/2.5-10 cm positive ease

Yarn:
500 (580, 660, 820, 970) yds
460 (530, 600, 750, 890) m
of worsted weight yarn(yarn shown is Twill in Twister from Knit Picks)

Needles:
US 6/4mm circular needles; 16”/40 cm for the smaller sizes, 24”/60 cm for the larger sizes

US 7/4.5mm circular needles, 16”/40 cm for the smaller sizes, 24”/60 cm for the larger sizes

DPNs, both sizes (a 9”/23 cm circular needle may also work)

Notions
5 stitch markers, tapestry needle, and waste yarn