Sizing
Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished Circumference: 20, 21.5, 22.5 (23, 25.5, 27) 29, 31.5, 33, 35.5 in / 50, 51.5, 53.5 (55, 61, 65) 70.5, 76, 80, 89 cm
Corresponding Ages: Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2YR) 4YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10YR
Recommended Ease: 2-3 in / 5-7.5 cm or 5-6 in / 12.5-15 cm

To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add either 2-3 in / 5-7.5 cm for sizes 1-4 OR 5-6 in / 12.5-15 cm for sizes 5-10. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, considering the best fit for your child. Because this sweater has significant positive ease, considering sizing down if between sizes and adjusting body and arm length as needed. See schematics for finished measurements and sizing tips.

Yarn Requirements
270, 320, 350 (370, 440, 515) 570, 735, 880, 980 yds / 245, 290, 320 (335, 400, 470) 520, 670, 800, 890 m total, dk weight yarn.

Samples are knit in Purl Soho Good Wool 383 yds/350 m per 100g skein, 100% Andean highland wool. Similar yarns include Drops Karisma ($), Cascade 220 Sport ($$), Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia ($$$), Madeline Tosh Farm Twist ($$$$), Woolfolk Tov DK ($$$$$)

Suggested Needles
Needle A: US size 6 (4 mm) circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting OR needle size required to obtain gauge

Needle B: US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting OR two sizes smaller than needle size required to obtain gauge, PLUS one extra needle in the same size for 3 needle bind off

Needle C: US size 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle and DPNs for double knit button band

Extras: Interlocking stitch markers, scrap yarn, four 20mm buttons, extra circular needle

Gauge
20 stitches & 28 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, flat, on larger needles after blocking

Techniques
cast on, knitting, purling, short rows, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, three needle bind off, sewing down a bound off edge, double knitting, sewing on buttons

Credits
Technical Editing: Hannah Middleton
Testers shown in project pages.