Nucleate Kid is a simple, easy to wear pullover with endless color possibilities for every kid’s unique personality. Knit in sock yarn for durable and soft wear, choose a self-striping contrast yarn or pick your own stripes for a great stash buster!

Gauge: 26 sts over 4 inches (10 cm), 40 rows over 4 in (10 cm) on US 4 (3.5 mm) in stockinette stitch - knit flat and in the round.

Sizes: 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo) (3/4y, 5/6y, 7/8y, 10/12y)

Suggested Needle:
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular
US 3 (3.25 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round)
US 4 (3.5 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round)
Always knit a swatch and use needle size necessary for you to achieve gauge.

Suggested Yarn:
MC: Alk&me Ether Sock 78% Superwash Fine Merino, 20% Nylon, 2% Sparkle 437 yds/100g Color: Endotoxin
CC: Vesper Sock Yarn Classic Sock 80/20 - 80/20 Superwash Merino and Nylon 2ply 400 yds, 100g

Yarn Requirements:

MC: 280(320, 380, 420, 470)(640, 720, 810, 900)yds 250(290, 350, 380, 430)(590, 660, 740, 820) m
CC: 45(50, 60, 65, 70)(100, 110, 120, 140) yds 40(45, 55, 60, 65)(90, 100, 110, 130) m

Finished Garment Chest Measurements: 21(22, 23.5, 24.25, 25.25)(30.5, 32.25, 34, 35.75)inches 53(56, 60, 62, 64)(77.5, 82, 86, 90.5) cm

Intended Ease: Sizes are meant to fit with 5-8 inches/12-20 cm positive ease. Always knit a swatch and choose the chest measurement that best fits your intended wearer and desired ease. (Sample is shown in size 7/8 y with 6 inches/15 cm of positive ease.)