The Chickpea is a drop shoulder construction worked from the top down in broken rib/fisherman’s rib. It starts at the back yoke, then stitches are picked up and knit along the cast on edge of the back yoke to form the shoulders. Finally, stitches are cast on to join the shoulders and complete the neck hole and work down the body in the round. Stitches are also picked up and knit to form the sleeves and collar. That’s right, no seaming! Finished Chest Circumference: 60 cm (23”), (62 cm (24.5”), (65 cm (25.5”), 67 cm (26.5”)

Sizes: 3-6 months, (6-12 months), (12-18 months), (18-24 months)

Finished Length (measured from middle of back, including collar and hem): 28 cm (11”), (30.5 cm, (12”)), (32 cm (12.5”)), (35.5 cm (14”))

Gauge: 20 sts = 10 cm / 4” in pattern on a 4mm / US6 needle after blocking

Needles: 4 mm (US6) 16”/ 40 cm circular needle, 4 mm (US6) 24”/ 60 cm circular needle, 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles (DPNS)

3.25 mm (US3) 16”/ 40 cm circular needle, 3.25 mm (US3) 29” / 74 cm circular needle, 3.25 mm (US3) DPNS

Yarn: 140g, (150g), (170g) (200g) (820 yards / 10.6 OZ or 750 M / 300g (1, (2), (2), (2) skeins) of Loops & Threads, Luxe Merino or another DK weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.

THE PATTERN IS FOR SINGLE COLOUR VERSION - MULTICOLOUR VERSION IS WORKED BY CHANGING THE YARN COLOUR AT ANY DESIRED STAGE OF THE PATTERN.