Nautical knit for kids by Australian Women's Weekly

Nautical knit for kids

Knitting
January 2004
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
2, 4, 6, 8 years
This pattern is available for free.

This classic cotton knit with a nautical feel can be worked in stripes or a plain colour, with or without a hood.

Materials
Panda Regal 4ply (50g) balls
Striped Jumper: Main Colour (MC): 3 (4, 5, 6) balls.
Contrast Colour (CC): 2 (3, 4) balls.
Hooded jumper: 6 (7, 7, 8) balls.
One pair each 2.75mm, 3.25mm and one set of 2.75mm knitting needles
2 stitch holders
Knitter’s needle

Measurements
To fit size: 2 (4, 6, 8) years. To fit chest: 55 (60, 65, 70) cm.
Actual measurement: 70 (76, 82, 88) cm.
Length: 40 (45, 50, 55) cm.
Sleeve length: 23 (28, 33, 38) cm.

Tension
These garments have been designed at a tension of 27 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking st using 3.25mm needles.