Cupcake sweater - by Tin Can Knits

A light little confection, reminiscent of our favourite birthday treat. Cupcake is a sweet and satisfying knit!

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Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL).

Finished chest measurement:
17.5 (18, 19.5, 21, 24, 26, 27.5, 30, 32, 34, 36.5, 38.5, 40, 42, 46.5, 50, 55.5, 59.5. 64.5, 70)“

Sleeve Length to underarm
5.5 (6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 10.5, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21)“

Body length hem to underarm:
4.5 (5, 6.5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17)“

Upper Arm
5.5 (5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.25, 9, 10.25, 11.25, 11.75, 12, 12.25, 13, 14.25, 15.75, 17.5, 18.5, 20, 21, 22.25)“

Fit and sample info: This sweater was designed with a neutral fit in mind; 1-3” negative to 1-3” positive ease.

Margot is wearing size 3-6 mo (18”), in both short and long sleeves,with 2” of positive ease. Hunter is wearing size SM (36.5”) with 1” positive ease.

Yarn
Total yardages are given, if working in a single colour add MC and CC yardages together.

Long sleeve MC yardage: 140 (180, 240, 300, 400, 500, 660, 800, 960, 1040, 1140, 1240, 1300, 1460, 1620, 1720, 1900, 2060, 2220, 2420) yards
Short sleeve MC yardage: 100 (140, 160, 220, 280, 360, 500, 600, 660, 720, 800, 860, 920, 1040, 1180, 1260, 1400, 1540, 1680, 1840) yards
CC yoke yardage: 80 (80, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 140, 140, 140, 140, 140) yards

Samples shown in Puzzle Tree Yarns DK+ in Social Currency with Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash DK in Divan, Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash DK in Whisper Mint and Candy Apple Green, and Ritual Dyes Sprite in Jewelweed.

Gauge
DK/sport weight yarn: 22 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles
US #2 / 2.75mm & US 5/ 3.75mm
(or as required to achieve gauge).

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers

Helpful Tutorials
How to choose your sweater size
How to choose a sweater yarn

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