Olive’s Classic Rib is a simple and classic ribbed sweater with a mock turtleneck worked from the top down using 1 strand of Heavy Merino. The neckline is shaped with German short rows and the yoke with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round.

Sizes: 3 (6, 9, 12-18) months // 2 (4, 6, 8, 10-12) years // Teen
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: 38 (45, 49, 56) // 63 (66, 70, 73, 77) // 80 cm 15 (17¾, 19¼, 20½) //24¾ (26, 27½, 28¾, 30¼) // 31½”; Length measured mid front to edge: approx. 23 (26, 27, 32) // 37 (41, 47, 51, 58) // 63 cm 9 (10¼, 10¾, 12½ ) // 14½ (16¼, 18½ , 20, 22¾) // 24¾)”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: 16 (17, 18, 20) // 22 (24, 28, 33, 38) // 43 cm 6¼ (6¾, 7, 7¾) // 8¾ (9½, 11, 13, 15) // 17”
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), worsted-weight yarn, 2 (2, 3, 3) // 4 (5, 7, 8, 9) // 10 balls. Sample is in Heavy Merino in Rainy Day colorway
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5, 3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 circular needles, and 4 mm / US6 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 23 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4” in 2x2 rib pattern with 4 mm / US6 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle