LANGUAGE- ENGLISH
CROCHET TERMINOLOGY- US TERMS ONLY
(My patterns only use very simple crochet stitches so it is easy to translate the pattern if you are use to UK terms)

Sizes: 6-12 months, 1-2years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-9 years & 10-12 years.
Check chest measurement and yarn requirements in the chart in the listing photos.
See The Back Stage Sweater for Adult Sizes

Pattern Description
I gave myself a challenge to make a piece to wear to Glastonbury Festival. I had to use yarn that I already had in my stash and could not purchase anything new and this is how the Backstage Granny Sweater was born. I can’t believe it myself, but this was also my very first time using the granny stitch! After completing my sweater, Maggie my daughter was begging for her own version which I was so excited to make!

The Mini Backstage sweater is made in one piece. First you will stitch the back panel. Next the v-neck sections are added directly onto the back panel. When the front and back panels are finished, the sleeves are also stitched right onto the sweater. There are countless ways you can customise this piece. I have designed it to be cropped with extra long sleeves but this is easily adjusted for your perfect fit! What an incredible way to use up some of that yarn in your stash you have been saving for the perfect project.

All About The Yarn
The more colours you have the more random the colour combinations will be. If you have fewer colours, you will have to plan out the colour changes more carefully.
I changed colour every three rows. The pattern reflects this. There are no instructions within the pattern about colour changes, it is assumed you will change colour every three rows. You can change colour less or more if you would like. This may affect the number of rows you will end the body and sleeves with.
Watch the video below for a simple hack to help you with colour changes.
Most of my yarn was DK/Lightweight Number 3. You can always add some other yarn weights to the mix if you want but it could affect the gauge slightly.

Materials:
5.00mm (U.S. H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
DK yarn. I used Paintbox Cotton DK. See below for a list of the colours used.
stitch markers
tapestry needle

Gauge:
13sts/9 rows in granny stitch, explanation in pattern notes

Stitches and abbreviations used:
ch- chain
dc- double crochet
hdc-half double crochet
sc- single crochet
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch
sp- space
st or sts- stitch or stitches
RS- right side
WS- wrong side

List of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Jam
Pansy Purple
Pale Lilac
Blush Pink
Dusty Rose
Raspberry Pink
Rosy Pink
Ballet Pink
Tea Rose
Dolphin Blue
Royal Blue
Dark Aubergine
Vintage Heather