Sail Away Sweater by Alma Mahler

Sail Away Sweater

Knitting
March 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
875 - 1132 yards (800 - 1035 m)
1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years
English
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A timeless and classic looking pullover that looks great on both boys and girls.
Top down, seamless all in one sweater with classic French Breton Sailor Stripes and raglan sleeves, worked in the round.
Sizes: 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years

To fit chest of 54 - 56, 57 - 58 , 59 - 61 , 62 - 64, 66 - 68, 72 - 76 cm or
21 - 22, 22.5 - 23, 23.25 - 24, 24.5 - 25, 26 - 27, 28.25 - 30”

Actual garment circumference: 60 - 64 - 68 - 72 - 76 - 80 cm or about
23.5 - 25.25 - 26.75 - 28.5 - 30 - 31.5 inches
Back elevation of garment: 33 - 36 - 40 - 44 - 48 - 52 cm or about
13 - 14 - 15.75 - 17.25 - 19 - 20.5 “
Underarm of sleeve: 23 - 27 - 31 - 35 - 39 - 42 cm or about
9 - 10.5 - 12.25 - 13.75 - 15.25 - 16.5 “

Materials: DK Weight Yarn You can knit this in a cotton blend or wool depending on which season the top is intended for.

Yarn suggestions:
King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK 250 - 250 - 300 - 300 - 300 - 300 g in Oyster (main colour),MC 100 -100 - 100 - 100 - 150 - 150 g in Navy (contrast colour),CC
or Cascade 220 Superwash DK 300 - 300 - 350 - 350 - 400 - 400 g in feather grey (main colour)MC 150 -150 - 150 - 200 - 200 - 250 gin Navy (contrast colour)CC
Reverse these colours for the dark sweater with light stripes Tension/Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm or 4”

Knitting needles: Set of DPN’s 4mm, US (6) 4 mm (US6)
circular needle 60 cm (24”) long
Set of DPN’s 3mm , (US3) 3mm ,
(US3) circular needle, 60 cm (24”) long
stitch markers
darning needle
waste yarn