This casual sweater is perfect for a little boy’s everyday activities…. and he’ll look pretty cool too!

Stripe with three tonal shades of one colour, or have fun choosing three completely different colours. The little sweater shown here has been knitted in three shades of denim cotton.

The stocking stitch stripe is worked on the back, front and sleeves. The soft v neckline and a button opening across one shoulder are comfortable and easy to get on and off.

This sweater is knitted flat and seamed on a pair of single pointed 3.25mm (US3) and 4mm (US6) needles. You can choose any DK yarn that work to the tension listed below.

Tension
Stocking stitch
10cms/4 inches = 22 sts
10cms /4 inches = 28 rows

Size & Measurements

Age/Chest Width/Body Length/Sleeve Length
0-4m
24cms (91/2in)
24cms (91/2in)
18cms (7 in)
4-8m
26cms (101/4in)
27cms (101/2in)
20cms (73/4in)
8-12m
30cms (113/4in)
31cms (121/4in)
22cms (83/4in)
1-2yrs
32cms (121/2in)
34cms (131/4in)
25cms (93/4in)
2-3yrs
34cms (131/4in)
37cms (141/2in)
27.5cms (103/4in)

You will need:
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles
1 pair of 4mm (US6) single pointed needles
70 (90, 100,120,150) gm DK cotton dark colour
50 (70, 100, 120,150) gm DK cotton mid colour
50 (70,100,120,150) gm DK cotton light colour
2 x buttons 11/2 cms diameter
Stitch holder & Darning needle

Easy-to-read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy.

If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the ‘All Sizes’ pages to save on ink! All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.

Copyright. All rights reserved Linda Whaley. June 2003
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. SHARING DISTRIBUTING, RE-SELLING OR COPYING THIS KNITTING PATTERN OR MAKING THIS DESIGN TO SELL ARE ALL PROHIBITED.