Tiny stripes by Sandy Chapman

Tiny stripes

Knitting
February 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
400 - 800 yards (366 - 732 m)
Finished chest 18, 20, 22, 24" (45, 50, 55, 60cm)
English
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Designed especially for little ones, this cosy 4-ply sweater features subtle stripes on the chest and upper arms, and a row of buttons on each shoulder to help with dressing. Each part of the sweater is worked flat from the bottom up and seamed, with stitches picked up from holders and the neck shaping to create the neck and bands.

Sizes/yarn
Finished chest: 18 (20, 22, 24)“/45 (50, 55, 60)cm
Approx age: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years
Yarn (main colour): 100 (150, 150, 200)g/368 (552, 552, 736)m/402 (603, 603, 804) yards

You will also need up to 20g of yarn in a contrast colour, preferably the same brand as your main yarn, and six 11mm buttons.