Little Gradient by Amy Miller

Little Gradient

Knitting
June 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
645 - 855 yards (590 - 782 m)
24 (26, 28, 29½, 31)" chest circumference to fit average child age 2/3 (4/5, 6/7, 8/9, 10/11) years. Pullover shown measures 26", modeled with 2-3" ease.
English
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A simple top down sweater with fun color blocking.

Finished Sizes
24 (26, 28, 29½, 31)“ chest circumference to fit average child age 2/3 (4/5, 6/7, 8/9, 10/11) years. Pullover shown measures 26”, modeled with 2-3” ease.

Yarn
The Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater (90% merino, 10% nylon; 270 yd/100 g): Wintry Mix (MC), 1 skein; Faded Ink (CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins; Fountain Pen (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins OR The Plucky Knitter Primo Sport (75% wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 275 yd /100 g): Wintry Mix (MC), 1 skein; Bashful (CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins; Blush (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins. Appx 145 (160, 170, 180, 190) yds of MC, 260 (285, 310, 325, 345) yds of CC1, 240 (260, 285, 300, 320) yds of CC2—exact yardage will vary!

Needles
Ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” and 24” circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” and 24” cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders/waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge
22 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.

Notes
This raglan pullover is worked in the round from the top down with 3 different colors—work color changes as instructed in the pattern. Short rows are used to shape the neck.

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