The Isadora Sweater (child size) is a delicate and eye-catching knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with a folded crewneck collar and then classic raglan shaping that allows for easy customization of the body and sleeve lengths. The showstopper bishop sleeves are knit in a lace pattern to create airy but dramatic sleeves.

The suggested positive ease is 2-4” (5-10 cm).

Knit with fingering weight yarn held together with mohair.

Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino (50g = 273 yds {250 m}) held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25g = 246 yds {225 m}).

Of the merino, you will need:

• 90, 112, 136 (160, 178, 209) grams OR
• 493, 614, 746 (873, 974, 1143) yards OR
• 450, 561, 682 (798, 890, 1045) meters OR
• 2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls

Of the mohair, you will need:

• 45, 56, 68 (80, 89, 104) grams OR
• 443, 550, 672 (790, 875, 1028) yards OR
• 405, 504, 614 (722, 800, 940) meters OR
• 2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls

Sample is knit in Artichoke Purple for both yarns.

Size
This pattern is sized for children ages 2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12) years with a finished chest circumference of 23, 25, 27 (29, 31, 33) inches or 58, 63, 68 (73, 79, 84) cm. Suggested positive ease is 2-4 inches (5-10 cm). A schematic is provided.

Gauge
21 x 28 = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles.

Difficulty
This pattern is rated at an intermediate level. You will need to know how to track a lace chart (the chart is both charted and written), German Short Rows, decreases (k2tog), increases (M1L, M1R), and Italian Bind Off.

Low Vision Accessible
Upon purchase, two PDFs are provided. One is the original with designer formatting and photos. The other is a PDF designed for access for low vision knitters. The LVA version has black font on white background, 24 point sans serif font, no italics, and all directions are fully written out with no abbreviations. The lace chart is still included but instructions are written out row-by-row with no abbreviations. Both PDFs are read only.