Difficulty

This is an intermediate level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and some advanced shaping with short rows.

Sizes

newborn (6 months) 12 months (18 months) 24 months

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 5 cm (2") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 5 cm (2").

Model pictured is wearing a size 18 months and has a bust measurement of 54 cm (21 inches).

Centimeters given as: newborn (6 months) 12 months (18 months) 24 months

Bust: 44 (46) 48 (50) 54

Sweater Length: 19 (21) 22 (24) 25

Sleeve Length: 16 (17) 19 (21) 22

Inches given as: newborn (6 months) 12 months (18 months) 24 months

Bust: 17 (18) 19 (20) 21

Sweater Length: 7 (8) 9 (9.5) 10

Sleeve Length: 6 (6.5) 7.5 (8) 8.5

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a light worsted or DK weight (3) yarn given as: newborn (6 months) 12 months (18 months) 24 months

• meters: 350 (400) 450 (500) 550

• yards: 355 (410) 485 (555) 600

Sample was made using Hobbii Highland Wool yarn. Highland Woold is a 100% wool, light worsted or DK weight (3) yarn that contains 175 meters (191 yards) per 50 grams (1.75 oz).

You can get Hobbii Highland Wool Yarn HERE.

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

• 4 mm crochet hook

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• 4 stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet stiches and single crochet decreases and increases are used to create this sweater. Short rows are used to shape the neckline. Crochet ribbing is worked onto the sweater after it is complete. All unique techniques used in this pattern have picture descriptions and/or video tutorials.