MacKenzie is inspired by the practical wee pullovers–or jerseys as they are called here in New Zealand–worn by rural kids and adults alike.
MacKenzie is a versatile pattern which can be knitted in solid, semi-solid or variegated yarn. Written in sixteen sizes from Newborn to 12 years, MacKenzie is suitable for boys and girls. There is an optional collar. Completely seamless, the pattern is available in DK/8ply yarn. There is also an option to purchase it in either Fingering/4ply or Sport/5ply as well either separately for $6.00 or in the Mackenzie ebook for $10.00.

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette.

Please take the time to knit a swatch before beginning this project. It is also important to wash and block your swatch to ensure the best fit possible.

To ensure the best fit, please knit the size of your child’s chest measurement, rather than their age, and add or subtract length for their age. For example my 5yr daughter fits a 2yr size with a 21inch chest but it is knitted to the 5yr old length. There is approximately 2 inches (5cm) of positive ease included in this pattern for a relaxed fit which makes it great for layering.

The following includes the chest size .

NB - 37.5cm / 15inch
3mth - 40cm / 16inch
6mth - 42.5cm / 17inch
9mth - 45cm / 18inch
12mth - 47.5cm / 19inch
18mth - 50cm / 20inch
2yrs - 52.5cm / 21inch
3yrs - 55cm / 22inch
4yrs - 57.5cm / 23inch
5yrs - 60cm / 24inch
6yrs - 62.5cm / 25inch
7yrs - 65cm / 26inch
8yrs - 67.5cm / 27inch
10yr - 80cm / 28inch
12yr - 82.5 / 30inch

Approximate yardage:
NB – 3yrs: 270/246 (295/270, 330/301, 370/338,400/365, 440/402, 460/420, 490/448)
4yr – 12yr: 570/521 (650/594, 720/658, 780/713, 820/750, 980/896, 1020/932)