FAMILY FUN (CHILD) SIZES Chest measurement 4 24 ins [61 cm ] 6 26 ins [66 cm ] 8 28 ins [71 cm ] 10 30 ins [76 cm ] Finished chest 4 31 ins [78.5 cm ] 6 33 ins [84 cm ] 8 36 ins [91 cm ] 10 38 ins [96 cm ] MATERIALS Patons Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz) or Patons Décor (100 g/3.5 oz) SWEATER Size 4 6 8 10 Main Color (MC) (Navy) 3 4 4 5 balls Contrast A (Grey) 1 1 Contrast B (Pink) 1 1 Contrast C (Aqua) 1 1 HAT Size 4/6 8/10 Main Color (MC) (Navy) Contrast A (Grey) Contrast B (Pink) Contrast C (Aqua) Sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. 2 st holders. TENSION 21 sts and 24½ rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with 4.5 mm needles in fair isle dot pat. INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Note: When working from charts, carry yarn not in use loosely across WS of work but never over more than 5 sts. When it must pass over more than 5 sts, weave it over and under color in use on next st or at center point of sts it passes over. The colors are never twisted around one another. SWEATER BACK **With MC and smaller needles cast on 78 (86-94-98) sts. 1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep these 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing for 2 ins [5 cm] ending on a 2nd row and inc 3 (1-1-1) st(s) evenly across last row. 81 (87-95-99) sts.** work Chart I in stocking st to end left to right. Leave rem 31 (31-33- 35) sts on a st holder. ABBREVIATIONS: www.patonsyarns.com/glossary a part of your life. P.O. Box 40, Listowel ON N4W 3H3
FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. work Chart I in stocking st to row 98 (102-102-104) of chart reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right. Neck shaping: Next row: Work chart across 33 (36-39-41) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. Keeping cont of chart, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 (6-4-4) rows, then on following 2 (2-4-5) alt rows. 25 (28-31-32) sts. Work 3 rows even from chart, ending with RS facing for next row. Shoulder shaping: Keeping cont of chart, cast off 8 (9-10-11) sts beg next and following alt row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 9 (10-11-10) sts. With RS of work facing slip next 15 (15-17-17) sts from spare needle onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and work chart to end of row. Keeping cont of chart, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 (6-4-4) rows, then on following 2 (2-4-5) alt rows. 25 (28-31-32) sts. Work 4 rows even from chart, ending with WS facing for next row. Shoulder shaping: Keeping cont of chart, cast off 8 (9-10-11) sts beg next and following alt row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 9 (10-11-10) sts. SLEEVES With MC and smaller needles cast on 38 (38-42-46) sts. Work 2 ins [5 cm] in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back ending on a 2nd row and inc 13 (13-11-9) sts evenly across last row. 51 (51-53-55) sts. work Chart II in stocking st to end left to right, noting side incs on 5th and following alt rows until there are 61 (61-63-61) sts, then every following 4th row until there are 73 (79-85-89) sts. FINISHING Pin garment pieces to measurements and press lightly with a damp cloth leaving to dry on garment pieces. Neckband: Sew right shoulder seam. With RS of work facing, MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 18 (18-20-21) sts down left front neck edge. Knit across 15 (15-17-17) sts from front st holder. Pick up and knit 18 (18-20-21) sts up right front neck edge. Knit across 31 (31-33-35) sts from back st holder. 82 (82-90-94) sts. Beg and ending on a 2nd row, work 1¾ ins [4.5 cm] in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Place markers on front and back side edges 7 (7½-8-8½) ins [18 (19-20.5-21.5) cm] down from shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. Press seams. HAT (make 2 pieces alike) With MC and smaller needles cast on 50 (54) sts. Work 1¼ ins [3 cm] in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back of Sweater ending on a 2nd row and inc 3 sts evenly across last row. 53 (57) sts. work Chart III in stocking st to end left to right. Sew side and top seam. Sew one pom-pon to each corner as illustrated. Make pom-pons: Wind MC around 3 fingers approx 50 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape.
Front and Back Sleeve CHART III
CHART I
CHART II