V Neck Dinosaur Tops (Velociraptor)

Measurements Age 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-7 years To fit chest 46 cm 51 cm 56 cm 61 cm 66 cm 18 in 20 in 22 in 24 in 26 in Actual 50 cm 55 cm 60 cm 65 cm 70 cm Measurement 19¾ in 21¾ in 23¾ in 25½ in 27½ in Full Length 28 cm 32 cm 38 cm 42 cm 48 cm Sweater 11 in 12½ in 15 in 16½ in 19 in Full Length 26 cm 28 cm 34 cm 36 cm 42 cm Tank 10¼ in 11 in 13½ in 14 in 16½ in Sleeve Length 17 cm 20 cm 24 cm 29 cm 33 cm Adjustable 6½ in 8 in 9½ in 11½ in 13 in Double Knitting Yarn Quantities Sweater Main Colour 100 grams 1 1 200 grams 200 grams Contrast Tank Top Main Colour 100 grams 100 grams 100 grams 100 grams Contrast Colour Knitting Needles 1 pair of 4 mm (UK8 US6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) Other items you will need Stitch holder, stitch marker or safety pin and a darning needle Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles YARN Any Double Knitting yarn can be used so long as it gives the same tension as above. The garments as shown were knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK - Scuba Blue (467) and Soldier Blue (412). This yarn is available from https://www.loveknitting.com/sirdar-snuggly-dk?a_aid=949dcd46 Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 2

STITCHES USED 1 x 1 Rib Row 1 * Knit 1, Purl 1, repeat from * to last stitch, Knit 1 Row 2 Purl 1, *Knit 1, Purl 1, repeat from * to end Stocking Stitch Row 1 Knit Row 2 - Purl SWEATER BACK Using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn, cast on 55 [61, 67, 71, 77] sts Work 10 [10, 12, 12, 12 rows in 1 x 1 Rib (see note above) Change to 4 mm (UK8 US6) needles and proceed in stocking stitch (see note above) with main yarn until back measures 17 [20, 25, 28, 33] cm (6½, [8, 9¾, 11, 13]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Armholes Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every row for 6 [7, 8, 9, 10] rows 43 [47, 51, 53, 57] stitches. Continue without shaping until armholes measure 11 [12, 13,14, 15] cm, (4¼ [4¾, 5¼, 5½, 6]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Shoulders Cast off 5 [6,7,6,7] stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, Then cast off 6 [6, 7, 7, 8] stitches at the beginning of the following 2 rows. Leave remaining 21 [23, 23, 27, 27] stitches on a stitch holder. SWEATER FRONT Using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn, cast on 55 [61, 67, 71, 77] sts Work 10 [10, 12, 12, 12 rows in 1 x 1 Rib (see note above) Change to 4 mm (UK8 US6) needles and proceed in stocking stitch Complete 2 [4, 6, 6, 8] rows in stocking stitch and then follow the Small Intarsia Chart for sizes 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years and the Large Intarsia Chart for sizes 4-5 years and 6-7 years as follows: 6-12 months Next Row Knit 8 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 8 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 3

1-2 years Next Row Knit 11 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 11 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 11 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. 2-3 years Next Row Knit 14 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 14 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 14 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. 4-5 years Next Row Knit 12 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 13 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 12 stitches before and 13 stitches after the chart on the right side and 13 stitches before and 12 stitches after on the wrong side. 6-7 years Next Row Knit 15 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 16 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 15 stitches before and 16 stitches after the chart on the right side and 16 stitches before and 15 stitches after the chart on the wrong side. Continue until back measures 17 [20, 25, 28, 33] cm (6½, [8, 9¾, 11, 13] inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Armhole and Divide for Neck Next Row Knit 2 together (armhole edge), knit 23 [26, 29, 31, 34] stitches, knit 2 together (neck edge), turn. Work on these 25 [28, 31, 33, 36] stitches, leaving the remaining stitches on the needle or place them on a stitch holder if you prefer. Next Row Purl to last 2 stitches, purl 2 together. 24 [27, 30, 32, 35] stitches. Work 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] rows decreasing 1 stitch at armhole edge in every row and AT THE SAME TIME decrease 1 stitch at neck edge in next and every following alternate row. 18 [19, 21, 21, 23] stitches. Work 6 [7, 4, 7, 4] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in 1st [2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st] and every following alternate row. 15 [16, 19, 18, 21] stitches. Work 13 [13, 17, 17, 21] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in next and every following 4th row. 11 [12, 14, 13, 15] stitches. Continue without shaping until armhole measures 11 [12, 13,14, 15] cm, (4¼ [4¾, 5¼, 5½, 6]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Shoulder Cast off 5 [6,7,6,7] stitches, knit to end. Purl 1 row. Cast off remaining 6 [6, 7, 7, 8] stitches. With right side facing, work on remaining 28 [31, 34, 36, 39] stitches. Place first stitch onto a stitch holder or safety pin and rejoin yarn to remaining stitches. Knit 2 together (neck edge) and knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (armhole edge). 25 [28, 31, 33, 36] stitches. Next Row Purl 2 together, purl to end. 24 [27, 30, 32, 35] stitches. Work 4 [5, 6, 7, 8] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge in next and every following alternate row. AT THE SAME TIME decrease 1 stitch at armhole edge in every row 18 [19, 21, 21, 23] stitches. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 4

Work 6 [7, 4, 7, 4] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in 1st [2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st] and every following alternate row. 15 [16, 19, 18, 21] stitches. Work 13 [13, 17, 17, 21] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in next and every following 4th row. 11 [12, 14, 13, 15] stitches. Continue without shaping until armhole measures 11 [12, 13,14, 15] cm, (4¼ [4¾, 5¼, 5½, 6]) inches, ending with a right-side row. Shape Shoulder Cast off 5 [6,7,6,7] stitches, purl to end. Knit 1 row. Cast off remaining 6 [6, 7, 7, 8] stitches. SLEEVES (Knit 2 the same) Using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn, cast on 31 [35, 35, 39, 41] stitches. Work 10 [10, 12, 12, 12] rows in 1 x 1 Rib using the following colour sequence: 4 rows main colour, 2 rows, contrast colour, 4 rows main colour for first 2 sizes and 6 rows for last 3 sizes. Change to 4 mm (UK8 US6) needles and proceed in stocking stitch and main colour. Increase 1 stitch at each end of 5 th and every following 4th [4th, 6th, 8th, 8th] row to 45 [49, 49, 53, 59] stitches. Continue without shaping until sleeve measures 17 [20, 24, 29, 33] cm (6½[8, 9½, 11½, 13]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Sleeve Top Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next 6 [7, 8, 9, 10 rows 33 [35, 33, 35, 39] stitches. Work 0 [1, 0, 1, 0 rows without shaping. Cast off 4 [4, 4, 3, 3] stitches at beginning of next 4 rows. 17 [19, 17, 23, 27] stitches. Cast off 4 [5, 4, 3, 4] stitches at beginning of next 2 [2, 2, 4, 4] rows. 9 [9, 9, 11, 11] stitches. Cast off remaining 9 [9, 9, 11, 11] stitches. NECKBAND Join right shoulder seam. With right side facing and using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn pick up and knit 37 [37, 39, 39, 39] stitches evenly along left side of neck, Knit the stitch which was left on stitch holder at centre of V (tip: place a marker on this stitch so it is easily identified as the middle stitch), pick up and knit 37 [37, 39, 39, 39] stitches evenly along ride side of neck. 26 [28, 28, 32, 32] stitches from the 21 [23, 23, 27, 27] stitches left on a stitch holder for the back by knitting into the front and back of the stitches indicated in yellow as below. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 sts 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 sts 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 sts 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 32 101 [103, 107, 111, 111] stitches. Starting with 2 nd row of 1 x 1 rib work as follows: 1 st Row Work in rib up to 2 stiches before the marked middle stitch, slip next stitch, rib next stich, pass slipped stitch over, purl middle V stitch, knit 2 together continue in 1 x 1 rib for remaining stitches. 2 nd Row Work in rib up to 2 stiches before the marked middle stitch, slip next stitch, rib next stich, pass slipped stitch over, knit middle V stitch, knit 2 together continue in 1 x 1 rib for remaining stitches Change to Contrast Colour and repeat Rows 1 and 2. Change to Main yarn and repeat Rows 1 and 2. Cast off in rib decreasing 2 stitches as before at centre of V. TO MAKE UP Join left shoulder and neckband seams. Fold sleeves in half lengthways, then placing folds to shoulder seams, sew sleeves into position. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew in ends of the intarsia knitting. FINISHING Cover with a damp cloth and leave to dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 6

TANK BACK Using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn, cast on 55 [61, 67, 71, 77] sts Work 10 [10, 12, 12, 12 rows in 1 x 1 Rib Change to 4 mm (UK8 US6) needles and proceed in stocking stitch with main yarn until back measures 13 [14, 19, 20, 25] cm (5¼, [5½, 7½, 8, 10]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 [3, 4, 4, 4] stitches at beginning of next 2 rows 49 [55, 59, 63, 69] stitches. Work 2 [4, 4, 4, 4] rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every row. 45 [47, 51, 55, 61] stitches. Work 7 [5, 5, 7, 9] rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of next and every following alternate row. 37 [41, 45, 47, 51] stitches. Continue without shaping until armholes measure 13 [14, 15, 16, 17] cm, (5¼ [5½, 6, 6¼, 6½]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Shoulders Cast off 4 [4,5,5,6] stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows Cast off 4 [5, 6, 5, 6] stitches at the beginning of the following 2 rows. Leave remaining 21 [23, 23, 27, 27] stitches on a stitch holder. TANK FRONT Using 3¼ mm (UK10 US3) needles and main yarn, cast on 55 [61, 67, 71, 77] sts Work 10 [10, 12, 12, 12] rows in 1 x 1 Rib. Change to 4 mm (UK8 US6) needles and proceed in stocking stitch Complete 2 [4, 6, 2, 6] rows in stocking stitch and then follow the Small Intarsia Chart for sizes 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years and the Large Intarsia Chart for sizes 4-5 years and 6-7 years as follows: 6-12 months Next Row Knit 8 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 8 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 8 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. 1-2 years Next Row Knit 11 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 11 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 11 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. 2-3 years Next Row Knit 14 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 14 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 14 stitches before and after the chart should be worked in stocking stitch. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 7

4-5 years Next Row Knit 12 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 13 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 12 stitches before and 13 stitches after the chart on the right side and 13 stitches before and 12 stitches after on the wrong side. 6-7 years Next Row Knit 15 sts and then knit from the Intarsia Chart. Knit remaining 16 stitches. Continue knitting from the Intarsia chart, 15 stitches before and 16 stitches after the chart on the right side and 16 stitches before and 15 stitches after the chart on the wrong side. Continue until back measures 13 [14, 19, 20, 25] cm (5¼, [5½, 7½, 8, 10]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 [3, 4, 4, 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows 49 [55, 59, 63, 69] stitches. Work 2 [4, 4, 4, 4] rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every row. 45 [47, 51, 55, 61] stitches. For 1 st size only work 2 rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of next row. 43 stitches Divide for Neck - For all sizes Knit 2 together (armhole edge), knit 17 [19, 21, 23, 26], knit 2 together (neck edge), turn, leave remaining 22 [24, 26, 28, 31] stitches on the needle or place them on a stitch holder if you prefer. Working on these 19 [21, 23, 25, 28] stitches only work as follows: Next Row Purl. Work 3 [3, 3, 5, 7] rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of next and every following alternate row. 15 [17, 19, 19, 20] stitches Work 7 [9, 7, 9, 5] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in 2 nd and every following alternate row. 12 [13, 16, 15, 18] stitches. Work 13 [13, 17, 17, 21] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in next and every following 4 th row. 8 [9, 11, 10, 12] stitches. Continue without shaping until armholes measure 13 [14, 15,16, 17] cm, (5¼[5½, 6, 6¼, 6½]) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Shape Shoulder Cast off 4 [4,5,5,6] stitches, knit to end. Purl next row. Cast off remaining stitches. With right side facing, work on remaining 22 [24, 26, 28, 31] stitches. Place first stitch onto a stitch holder or safety pin and rejoin yarn to remaining stitches. Knit 2 together (neck edge) and knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (armhole edge) 19 [21, 23, 25, 28] stitches. Next Row Purl. Work 3 [3, 3, 5, 7] rows decreasing 1 stitch at each end of next and every following alternate row. 15 [17, 19, 19, 20] stitches. Work 7 [9, 7, 9, 5] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in 2 nd and every following alternate row. 12 [13, 16, 15, 18] stitches. Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 8

Work 13 [13, 17, 17, 21] rows decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge only in next and every following 4 th row. 8 [9, 11, 10, 12] stitches. Continue without shaping until armholes measure 13 [14, 15,16, 17] cm, (5¼ [5½, 6, 6¼, 6½]) inches, ending with a right side row. Shape Shoulder Cast off 4 [4,5,5, 6] stitches, purl to end. Knit next row. Cast off remaining stitches. NECKBAND work as Neckband for Sweater ARMHOLE BORDERS (both the same) Join left shoulder and neckband seams. With right side facing, using 3¼ mm needles and Main Yarn pick up and knit 67 [73, 77,83, 89] stitches evenly around the armhole edge. Starting with 2 nd row of 1 x 1 rib work 2 rows in Main Colour, 2 rows in Contrast Colour and 2 rows in Main Colour. Cast off in rb. TO MAKE UP Join side and armhole border seams. Sew in ends of the intarsia knitting. Cover with damp cloth and leave until dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions. INTARSIA KNITTING A separate ball of yarn or bobbin of yarn is used for each block of colour. The yarn is not carried across the back of the work. To avoid a hole where the colours change, you change yarns on the wrong side of the knitting by twisting the new colour around the old colour. The more colour blocks you are knitting, the more helpful using bobbins will be. Wind yarn around the bobbin (a piece of cardboard cut to approximately 8 cm or 3 in). Use one bobbin for each block of colour. The bobbins can hang freely from the back of your work, and as you need to use a colour, you can unwind the amount you need. If you need only a small amount of colour, you can cut lengths of yarn (usually no longer than 90 cm or 36 in) Start the Intarsia charts from bottom right hand corner 1:1. Knit odd numbered rows (right to left) and Purl even numbered rows (left to right). Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 9

I hope you enjoy knitting these Velociraptor Dinosaur V Neck Tops. I am constantly adding new patterns to my website and also have a Facebook Page which you may Like to be automatically notified of new designs and knitting news. Best wishes Denny E-Mail: Website: Facebook: denny@iknitdesigns.com www.iknitdesigns.com www.facebook.com/iknitdesigns For a perfect location to do some knitting visit: www.stratfordriversidelodge.com Copyright 2018 iknitdesigns P a g e 10