Textured ribbing makes an impact with this boat neck, top down sweater. You will stay interested for the set up and then cruise through the body and arms; the wearer will look hip and stay toasty when temperatures drop.

A long body and close fitting sleeves make for a great tree climbing top that won’t impede movement or get easily snagged on things.

Sample shown was knit in 2yr size and is shown on 3.5yr old, we got the photos done very late in the game and it’s definitely time to get her into the 4yr size. Though usually her arms lag a bit behind her torso this time they are leading her growth! The point: measure your particular child, adjust lengths to suit them and their growth patterns personally. Best practice: measure them and let them pick the color to use for true knitwear devotion!

Yarn
267 (353, 423, 522, 611) 770, 903, 1045, 1217 yd 244 (324, 388, 479, 561) 706, 828, 959, 1117 m
wool or wool blend, 4 ply/ fingering / sock yarn

Gauge
With larger needles, in the round, lightly blocked:
26 sts and 46 rows to 4”/ 10cm in slipped garter rib
28 sts and 36 rows to 4”/ 10cm in stockinette

Size
Approximate age: 0-3mth (6-12mth, 1yr, 2yr, 4yr)
6yr, 8yr, 10yr, 12yr

Garment chest measures: 14.75 (16.5, 18.5, 21.25, 23) 25, 26.75, 28.5, 30.5” / 37.5 (42, 46.5, 54, 58.5) 63, 68, 72.5, 77cm.

Full schematics are included in the pattern.

Many thanks to my excellent tech editor and test knitters!