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Panda Sweater
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Designed by Claudia Q
As a child, I loved collecting shells and shiny things from the beach, but not many of my garments had pockets to store my treasures. This memory inspired me to add pockets to this simple design that reminds me of cute panda bears. Make it as a cardigan or a sweater!
The pullover is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. A small section of short rows is worked at the back of the neck for a more comfortable fit. Pocket linings are picked up around the pocket openings
SIZES
0–3 mos (3–6 mos, 6–12 mos, 12–18 mos, 2 yr) (4 yr, 6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr)
Recommended ease: 2” / 5 cm of positive ease at chest
Shown in size 2 yr on Arvi (height 28” / 71 cm)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 16 (17.75, 20, 21.75, 24) (25.75, 28, 29.75, 32)“ / 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75, 80) cm
Body Length to Underarm (front): 4 (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6) (7.5, 9, 10, 11)” / 10 (11, 13, 14, 15) (19, 23, 26, 28) cm
Raglan Depth: 3.5 (3.25, 3.75, 4.5, 5.25) (5.25, 5.75, 5.55, 6.25)“ / 9 (8, 10, 11, 13) (13, 15, 14, 16) cm
Upper Arm Circumference: 6.25 (6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.5)” / 16 (17, 19, 20, 22) (24, 26, 27, 29) cm
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 6.5 (6.75, 8.25, 9.75, 10.75) (12, 14, 15.5, 17)“ / 17 (17, 21, 24, 27) (31, 36, 39, 43) cm
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn A: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Putty
Or 164 (184, 237, 293, 344) (445, 545, 654, 760) yds / 150 (169, 217, 268, 315) (407, 499, 599, 695) m of fingering-weight yarn
Yarn B: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 4) skein(s) of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Putty
Or 164 (184, 237, 293, 344) (445, 545, 654, 760) yds / 150 (169, 217, 268, 315) (407, 499, 599, 695) m lace-weight yarn
Yarn C: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue
Or 28 (27, 30, 37, 35) (41, 55, 60, 64) yds / 26 (25, 28, 34, 33) (38, 51, 55, 59) m of fingering-weight yarn
Yarn D: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue
Or 28 (27, 30, 37, 35) (41, 55, 60, 64) yds / 26 (25, 28, 34, 33) (38, 51, 55, 59) m of lace-weight yarn
1 strand of each yarn A and B are held together throughout the patt for the Main Colour (MC). 1 strand of each yarn C and D are held together throughout the patt for the Contrast Colour (CC)
Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles, 24” / 60 cm, and a set of DPNs. US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (optional), 24” / 60 cm, and a set of DPNs
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 1 small button for baby sizes and 2 yr size only
GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking
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