Friendship Sweater by Lesley Taylor

Friendship Sweater

Knitting
November 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
240 - 800 yards (219 - 732 m)
0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-8 years and 8-10 years
English
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Friendship Sweater - a timeless classic for children of every age

Meet your next favourite staple.

This flannel is designed to be the ultimate transition piece, offering unrivalled versatility for any occasion.

The perfectly tailored fit and dependable drape make it a stylish choice for special events or family photos, while the comfortable collar and durable fabric are ready for yard work and playtime.

Layer it over a button-down to highlight its crisp details and texture, or wear it on its own.

Familiar and always flattering, this flannel will quickly become your most reliable item.

Enjoy a truly seamless knit!

This sweater is worked in the round from the top down, starting at the neckline. Raglan increases shape the yoke to the underarm, where the sleeve stitches are placed on hold. The body is completed first, then the sleeves are worked last.

Sizing: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-8 years, 8-10 years)

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn that gives you the correct gauge and has a good stitch definition
Samples knit in Patons Canadiana Solids 205yds/187m per 100g (3.5oz) ball
Colourway 10430 (Burgundy) - Size 6 (6-8 years)
Colourway 10237 (Dark Green Tea) - Size 7 (8-10 years)
Suggested 2-4” of positive ease

Approximately 240 (280, 340, 420, 540, 660, 800) yds

Needles: US 6/4mm for ribbing and US 8/5mm for body and sleeves
needle sizes are suggestions only - please make a gauge swatch to determine the best needle size needed to obtain pattern gauge

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking

Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, row counter (optional) and darning needle

Photo credit - Kristen Nield @krissnield on IG