Lodgepole Pullover by Sara Gresbach

Lodgepole Pullover

Knitting
November 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 15 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
320 - 1250 yards (293 - 1143 m)
12 months (2, 4, 6)(8, 10-12) years
English
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A timelessly classic tree motif makes a fresh statement on this simple child’s pullover, perfect for boys and girls of all ages.

Worked in the round, from the bottom-up with an addicting color work motif, this little sweater works up nice and quick. The seamless short-row set in sleeve make for a nice tailored fit. This pullover will be loved and cherished by your little one, who will love to choose his or her colors for their very own “tree sweater!”

This is the 3rd pattern in the Shades of Winter collection, published as an e-book in collaboration with Luna Grey Fiber Arts.

Sizes:
12 mos (2, 4, 6)(8,10-12) years
Finished Chest Circumference:
19.5 (24, 26, 29.5)(31, 32.75)” 50 (60, 65, 74)(78, 82) cm Intended to fit with 1.5 (3, 3, 4.5)(4.5, 4.75-2.75)”
4 (7, 7, 11)(11, 11-6) cm of positive ease at chest.

Materials:
Luna Grey Fiber Arts Aspen Sport 100% superwash merino; 274 yards (251 meters) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
-274 (450, 570, 735)(885, 1075) yards 251 (411, 521, 672)(809, 982) m of main color, shown in Marine.
-45 (60, 75, 90)(125, 175) yards 41 (55, 69, 82)(114, 160) m of contrast color, shown in Mushroom.
US #6 4 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
-20-32” 50-80 cm circular for working body of sweater (depending on sweater size)
-double pointed needles or long circulars for working sleeves

US #4 3.5 mm needles (or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needles)
-20-32” 50-80 cm circular for working ribbing on body
-double pointed needles or long circulars for working sleeve ribbing and collar

2 stitch markers (1 should be distinguishable for EOR);
plus 5 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8) optional to mark pattern repeats
2 locking stitch markers for working sleeve caps