Meadowsweet by Julie Turjoman

Meadowsweet

Knitting
June 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
685 - 1096 yards (626 - 1002 m)
6–12 mos (1–2 yrs, 2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs, 6–8 yrs, 8–10 yrs, 10–12 yrs)
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Modern kids need knitwear that is comfortable for active play and Valley Yarns Meadowsweet is a stylish pullover that checks all the boxes. Kknit in Valley Superwash DK, this baby/child’s sweater features a boxy, solid color body and colorful striped bell sleeves with a boatneck and no shaping. Meadowsweet is knit flat from the bottom up in pieces and seamed together. Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK is made from 100% extra fine Merino which makes it incredibly soft and an excellent choice for knitwear for kids.

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–8 yrs with 2–4” positive ease
Chest – 18¾ (20¾, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/137yds)
MC – 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls shown in 18 Classic Navy
CC1 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 11 Spring Leaf
CC2 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 14 Teal

Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) 16” & 24” circular and DPNs and an extra needle for three-needle bind-off

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked