Construction
This top is worked from the top down in the round and is knit in garter stitch with slipped stitch columns.

This top can be knit with either short capped sleeves, or full-length sleeves. Optional instructions are included for I-cord edging on the neckline, cuffs and hem.

Sizing
This top is designed to fit over other items and has 5-7 cm or 2-3 inches of positive ease built into the pattern. Please take the time to measure the intended recipient’s chest and select the size with the desired amount of ease.

To fit a chest size of
Newborn: 35cm / 14”
0-6 months: 38cm / 15”
6-12 months: 43cm / 17”
1 year: 48cm / 19”
2 years: 53.5cm / 21”
4 years: 58.5cm / 23”
6 years: 63.5cm / 25”
8 years: 68.5cm / 27”
10 years: 71cm / 28”
12 years: 76cm / 30”

Gauge
After washing: Knit in the round in garter stitch, 22 stitches by 46 rows over 10 cm / 4 inches.

If you are using a super wash treated yarn or are a loose knitter; it is best to make a swatch, wash and dry it before measuring your gauge. You may need to size down your needles to achieve gauge.

Yarn requirements
Any 8 ply / DK weight yarn that you can achieve gauge with.

Short sleeves
Newborn : 100gm / 210m
0-6 months: 125gm / 265m
6-12 months: 150gm / 315m
1 year: 175gm / 365m
2 years: 200gm / 420m
4 years: 255gm / 535m
6 years: 275gm / 575m
8 years: 300gm / 630m
10 years: 355gm / 745m
12 years: 375gm / 780m

Long sleeves
Newborn: 135gm / 285m
0-6 months: 155gm / 325m
6-12 months: 195gm / 410m
1 year: 235gm / 495m
2 years: 290gm / 610m
4 years: 355gm / 745m
6 years: 430gm / 905m
8 years: 480gm / 1010m
10 years: 570gm / 1195 m
12 years: 625gm / 1315m

Needles and notions
• 4 mm / US 6, circular needles in various lengths from 30 cm to 80 cm / 12 to 32 inches, depending on size being knitted
• 10 stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Long sleeve version only
• Your preferred small circumference method for working the sleeves
• 2 pieces of smooth waste yarn
• Additional removable stitch markers (optional)

You may knit and sell as many items from this pattern as you wish with the proviso that you please acknowledge myself as the pattern creator when selling.