SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
Pattern has been graded for the Intermediate knitter, however if you are a confident advanced beginner this would be a great pattern to work on.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 6-9 months
[C] --12-18 months
[E] -- 2 years
[F] -- 4 years
[G] -- 6 years
YARN REQUIREMENTS
DK, 8 ply, Light worsted. (100% wool, 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g) 'Fiddlesticks Peppin 8', DK, 8ply yarn was used for the pictured garment.
[A] -- 120 g -- 265 m -- 290 yds
[B] -- 160 g -- 350 m -- 385 yds
[C] -- 185 g -- 405 m -- 445 yds
[D] -- 210 g -- 460 m -- 505 yds
[E] -- 240 g -- 530 m -- 575 yds
[F] -- 280 g -- 615 m -- 670 yds
NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) circular needles, 40 cm (16 in) and 60 cm (24 in) long.
One set of double pointed 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) needles, or size needle to obtain tension.
If preferred when knitting the sleeves you could work the Magic Loop method.
OTHER MATERIALS
8 stitch markers
Darning needle to sew in ends
5 [6 : 6 : 7 : 7 : 8] buttons
TENSION / GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rounds = 10 cm (4 in) worked in stocking stitch on 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) needles.