Mandy was inspired by images of children from 1940s England, war time created the need to “mend and make do” Molly is an oversized over top, it has room for the child to grow into while providing a warm layer. Looks particularly cute over a dress and leggings.

The rose motif is worked in intarsia and the flowers and leaves are very easy crochet sts that a beginner can work (I know! I’ve been a beginner crocheter for years).

Molly is part of a set of three sweaters in the Toastie Pie e-book.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.

Information

Ages 6 months (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years

Actual chest (child) 45 (48, 53, 57, 62, 66, 70) cm / 18 (19, 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28)”
Ease 25%

Yarn
Heritage organic merino 100% merino wool.
50g = 167 m /182.5 yds

MC - main colour
334 (400, 480, 580, 650, 790, 900) m / 365 (437, 524, 634, 710, 863, 984) yds

CC1, 2, 3 and 4 - contrast colours
Small amounts of each approximately 5 grams (1/4 oz)
The sample uses three colours, you may choose to use one or more.

Needles
I work in the round using the magic loop method. If you prefer to use a different method please choose your needles accordingly.
3.25 mm (US 3) 100 cm / 40” circular
Or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions
Darning needle
5 stitch markers
2 holders or scrap yarn

Gauge
26 sts x 38 rows to 10cm / 4” after blocking but in a relaxed state (the swatch and the knitter!)

Backs and front worked in one piece from the top down