NEW!! KNITTING PATTERN -- Matteo Sweater - P244
TOP DOWN SWEATER
This comfy sweater which is sure to become a favourite because of its simplicity and comfort, is both practical and classic and would be suitable for everyday wear.
The sweater is worked top down, no seaming, with a simple pattern running down the middle of sleeves, and a similar pattern adorning the bottom. No seaming required.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
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
The Australian Wool Store – superfine merino 8ply DK, colour Cloud 8M1302 – 117 m/128 yds per 50 gram ball.
[A] -- 170g -- 345 m -- 373 yd
[B] -- 208g -- 415 m -- 455 yd
[C] -- 255 g -- 510 m -- 555 yd
[D] -- 305 g -- 610 m -- 665 yd
[E] -- 411 g -- 820 m -- 895 yd
[F] -- 460 g -- 920 m -- 1005 yd
[G] -- 508 g -- 1015 m -- 1110 yd
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.5 mm (US 4) circular 40 cm (16 in) needles.
3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9] 40 cm (16 in) circular needles.
3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9] 60 cm (24 in) circular needles.
Set of 3.5 mm (US 4) double pointed needles.
Set of 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) double pointed needles.
Note: if you chose to work the Magic Loop Method for the sleeves you will not need the double pointed needles.
OTHER MATERIALS
Darning needle
One distinguishable marker + 7 other markers.
TENSION
22 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm (4 in) worked in st st on 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9].