Cozy Mini Sweater by Marina Balambaeva

Cozy Mini Sweater

Knitting
February 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
427 - 853 yards (390 - 780 m)
0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-9 months // (9-12 months) 12-18 months (18-24 months) /// 2-3 years (3-4 years)
English
This pattern is available for $6.50 USD buy it now

The Cozy mini sweater is worked from the top down seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then the raglan in the round. Work the back elevation, separate the sleeve stitches and work the body. The
sleeves are worked last.
The positive ease is approximately 11-13 cm (4.3-5.1 in) to chest circumference.

Sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-9 months // (9-12 months) 12-18 months (18-24 months) /// 2-3 years (3-4 years)

Chest width (with the ease): 54 (56) 58 // (60) 62 (64) /// 66 (68) cm;
(21.2 (22) 22.8 // (23.6) 24.4 (25.1) /// 25.9 (26.7) in).

Total length: 26 (28) 30 // (32) 34 (36) /// 38 (40) cm;
(10.2 (11) 11.8 // (12.5) 13.3 (14.1) /// 14.9 (15.7) in).

Skill level: Intermediate. For people who have experience and are comfortable using basic techniques. Includes videos that will show the techniques used in the pattern.
Main pattern – the half Fisherman’s rib.

Video tutorials:

  • half fisherman’s rib in back-and-forth rows
  • half fisherman’s rib in the rnd
  • cast on
  • Italian cast on, hollow rib
  • increases along the raglan sts
  • back elevation
  • bind off using needles
  • hollow rib
  • bind off using tapestry needle
  • sleeve decreases

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 120 m/50 g (131 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in) and 60 cm (24 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles.

Notions: 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in), 3 mm (US2.5) double pointed needles, 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, about 50 cm (19.6 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color.

Yarn consumption for a one-color sweater: 150 (150) 200 // (200) 250 (250) /// 300 (300) g;
(5.2 (5.2) 7 // (7) 8.8 (8.8) /// 10.5 (10.5) oz).

Recommended yarn: Naco Calico, Yarn Bee Must be Merino, Berroco Vintage DK, Drops Belle, Gazzal Baby Merino, Botto Poala Norma, Lana Grossa Landlust Sommerseide, Berocco Mykonos, YarnArt Jeans Bamboo, Concept by Katia Tencel Merino, Lana Gatto Super Soft.

Gauge of the main pattern (half fisherman’s rib) after washing and blocking – 20 stitches × 42 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.
Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.