Description
These easy-to-knit, machine-washable cotton pullovers were designed to be knitted in pairs, for brothers and sisters, close cousins, or best friends. Since children often complain about putting clothing over their heads, both necklines – the crew and the placket – are intentionally generous to make getting in and out of the sweaters quick and pain-free for all concerned.

Finished Size: 26 (29 ½, 33)” (66 75, 84 cm) chest circumference; to fit size 2T (4T, 6). Henley shown 26″ (66 cm); crewneck shown 30″ (76 cm).
Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic 300 Series (100% cotton; 108 yd 100 m/50 g). Crewneck Style: #3882 medium blue, 4 (5, 6) skeins; #3424 red, #3003 cream, and #3606 olive, 1 skein each. Henley Style: #3424 red, 4 (5, 6) skeins; #3882 medium blue, #3003 cream, and #3606 olive, 1 skein each.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st. Note that this is tighter than the recommended gauge for this yarn.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 16″ (40-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; marker (m); tapestry needle; three ½” (1.3-cm) buttons for Henley style.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1999/2000