Comfortable and well fitting, this raglan sweater for girls by Sarah Hatton has a timeless style that should appeal to both parents and children. It features a lace stitch which adds texture and interest without being too fussy. Sarah has knitted her sweater in Patons Merino Extrafine 4ply, a pure merino yarn that comes in a range of beautiful colours and can be machine-washed.

Sizes

• 3-4 years: To fit chest 55-57cm (21.75-22.5”); actual chest 70cm (27.5”); actual length 40cm (15.75”); sleeve seam 20cm (8”)
• 5-6 years: To fit chest 59-61cm (23.25-24”); actual chest 73cm (28.5”); actual length 46cm (18”); sleeve seam 24cm (9.5”)
• 7-8 years: To fit chest 63-66cm (23.75+26”); actual chest 78.5cm (31”); actual length 50cm (19.75”); sleeve seam 28cm (11”)
• 9-10 years: To fit chest 70-73cm (27.5-28.75”); actual chest 84cm (33”); actual length 54cm (21.25”); sleeve seam 30cm (11.75”)
• 11-12 years: To fit chest 73-79cm (28.75-31.25”); actual chest 93cm (36.5”); actual length 56cm (22”); sleeve seam 33cm (13”)

Yarn

• 3-4: 4 x50g
• 5-6: 5 x50h
• 7-8: 6 x50g
• 9-10: 7 x50g
• 11-12: 8 x50g

Needles and Accessories*

• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10 / US 3) knitting needles
• 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12 / US 2) knitting needles
• Stitch holders