KNITTING PATTERN -- Diamond Sweater– P193
This little sweater is the ideal Spring top. Knitted from the top down, with a delicate, yet simple lace pattern, commencing at the neckline of the raglan and running down to the hemline at the front and back. No seaming required.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
This pattern would work well in a soft merino yarn or a soft cotton.
CHILDREN SIZES
[A] -- 1 year
[B] -- 2 years
[C] -- 3-4 years
[D] -- 5-6 years
[E] -- 7-8 years
[F] -- 9-10 years
[G] -- 11-12 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Double Knit, Light worsted, any brand as long as you achieve the same gauge as the pattern.
Yarn used for the pictured garment was ‘the Australian wool store’ Australian superfine merino 8 ply, colour Parchment. -- Approx 117m (128 yds) per 50 gram ball.
[A] -- 140 g -- 330 m -- 360 yds
[B] -- 160 g -- 375 m -- 410 yds
[C] -- 185 g -- 435 m -- 475 yds
[D] -- 225 g -- 525 m -- 575 yds
[E] -- 265 g -- 620 m -- 680 yds
[F] -- 300 g -- 700 m -- 770 yds
[G] -- 335 g -- 785 m -- 860 yds
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) circular needles, 40cm (16in) and 60cm (24in) long.
One set of double pointed 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) needles.
OTHER MATERIALS
8 stitch markers, 1 to be in a contrast colour.
Darning needle to sew in ends.
TENSION
22 sts x 30 rounds = 10 cm (4in) worked in stocking stitch on 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) needles.