This is my second Basico Hoodie. I went up one pattern size and down one needle size hoping to get a perfect fit for Ryla. I like the fabric of this one better, so if I ever make another sweater using Bunny Soft yarn, I will use the size 7 US needle.

This pattern comes in 10 sizes from 27.1 inch to 62.1 inch bust circumference. Therefore, the smallest size can work for some little girls. This pullover is knit bottom-up. This will match the scarf I recently finished for Ryla.

The pattern does not indicate vertical measurements in each section, but rather “how many rounds” to knit. Therefore, if your row gauge is off, you may get undesirable results or vertical measurements different than in the measurement chart. Below are some measurements based on the row gauge given in the pattern:

66 rounds = 12” / 30.5 cm (1st part of body)
36 rounds = 6.6” / 16.8 cm (1st part of front)
31 rounds = 5.6” / 14.2 cm (1st part of back)
39 rows = 7.1” / 18 cm (1st part of hood)
12 rows = 2.1” / 5.3 cm (decrease section of hood)
82 rounds = 14.9” / 37.9 cm (sleeves)

There is an error on page 2 (HOOD). It says to knit an EVEN number of rows for each size. However, the number has to be ODD because the next part (first decrease row) is a RS row. The previous section (prior to HOOD) ends with a RS row. Therefore, the HOOD section must start with a WS row. In order to end with a WS row, you must work the HOOD an ODD number of rows before starting the first decrease row. I did 39 rows instead of the 38 rows indicated in the pattern for my size.

In reading the notes of some knitters, I see that there is some confusion regarding how to do the front tab opening. It’s actually very easy, but the directions are rather vague. The technique may not be familiar to less experienced knitters, so a video tutorial might have been nice. I had no trouble with it, however. The entire pattern is quite easy and a clever design. If you are having trouble understanding how to do the front tab, you might consider doing the tab and hood edging as Sabrina did. She picked up stitches all around the hood after grafting the hood top, knitting the edging separately and after the fact.

I used Kitchener Stitch for closing the hood on top. Alternatively, you can do a 3-needle bind-off.

What I did differently:

I started out with an aran weight yarn using a tubular cast on like this. After 2 inches of 1 x 1 ribbing (140 sts around), I switched to the Bunny Soft yarn, using the same size needle, but working in stockinette stitch up to the underarms. I followed the instructions to the letter up until the sleeves.

Sleeve: (I made mine fuller by increasing rather than decreasing.)

Picked up 56 sts instead of the 50 sts indicated in the pattern for the smallest size.

Knit 35 rounds straight stockinette.

Next round: Increased 4 sts (RLI evenly distributed) = 60 sts.

Knit 44 rounds straight stockinette

Next round: K2tog all around = 30 sts

Still using the same size 7 US needle, changed yarn to aran weight.

Next 9 rounds: K1, P1 ribbing . Then did 2 setup rounds in preparation for hand sewn tubular bind off:

Rnd 1: (K1, slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front) to end

Rnd 2: (wyib, slip1 purlwise, bring yarn to front and P1) to end. Then follow instructions shown in the video (link below).

Garment Measurements:

Chest circumference - 34” / 86.4 cm

Hip circumference - 32” / 81.3 cm
Apparently, my stitch gauge is tighter when knitting in the round.

Hood height from shouler/inner neck edge (stretched) - 9” / 22.9 cm
Seems very short to me - only suitable for a child. I would need at least 11” hood height for myself and maybe even more.

Underarm to bottom edge at side - 12.5” (10.5” + 2” ribbing)

Sleeve length to “seam” - 15” (13” + 2” ribbing)
This is a dropped shoulder design.

Video Tutorial - Tubular Bindoff for 1 x 1 ribbing