The downloadable pattern comes with the diagram of the short-row and tips for adjustments for beginners.

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This merino striped sweater pattern is simple and written for beginners. It is in fact my very first knitting project that had been through errors and trials. In this pattern, several tips I learnt along the way have also been included. The pattern also includes a drawing diagram of short rows. After familiarising yourself with knit and purl, cast-on, and cast-off, you can start making your own sweater.

This sweater is made from top to bottom in the round. It is snug fit. There are six parts: neck, yoke, body, hem, sleeves, and cuffs. This pattern makes a size-XS sweater, but it is easy to adjust to your size. You just need to know your gauge and use a measuring tape. Increase or decrease stitches as you see fit. Since it is made top down, you can try it on as you go. If you choose thicker yarn or different size needles, adjust accordingly.

MATERIALS: 3.5mm needles (80cm circular needles for body and DPN for sleeves / extra short circular needles specifically for socks or sleeves); 3.0mm needles (40cm circular needles for ribbing / DPN / extra short circular needles); 6 skeins of #2 or fine weight merino yarn for size XS, approx. 150cm each (body width: approx. 32.5 cm/13in); a measuring tape, a tapestry needle, stitch markers/paperclips, and scissors; and a crochet hook in a similar size to pick up stitches (optional).