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This top-down seamless baby sweater features textured “patches” on each shoulder and elbow. • It’s constructed slightly unconventionally with seamless set-in sleeves for a clean fitting shape that defines the shoulders. Neckline features a button at back to help get it on and off with ease. Extra length is built into the sleeves and body for longevity of fit; cuff the sleeves until you need more room. • Pattern is suitable for adventurous beginning knitters who are ready to try something new. Shown in size 18 months.

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Size: Newborn (6 months, 12 months, 18 months)(2 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest: 18 (18.75, 20, 21.75)(23.25, 25)“
Length: 11.25 (12.5, 13, 14)(15, 16.5)”
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 sts per 4” in stockinette
Yarn: 1 (2, 2, 2)(2, 3) skeins A and 1 skein B Loop Studio Yarn; shown in colorways “Watercolor” with “Canvas”
Tools: Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needles and set of 5 DPNs, crochet hook for provisional cast on, stitch markers
Notions: 1 small button