Prancing Queen (Kids) Unicorn Sweater by Read Street Knitting

Prancing Queen (Kids) Unicorn Sweater

Knitting
July 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
400 - 825 yards (366 - 754 m)
2T, 4T, 6, 8
English
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This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. The sleeves are worked separately and then joined at the yoke. The yoke then follows two different color work charts, the first with unicorns and the second with additional hearts. If you prefer the cardigan style, there are notes for that at the end.

Sizes: 2T, 4T, 6, 8

Finished Measurements
Chest Circumference: 22” (24”, 26”, 28”)
Underarm to hem length: 8.5” (10”, 11”, 12.5”)
Upper arm circumference: 9” (9.5”, 10.25”, 11”)
Note on sizing: The sleeve length and torso length can be adjusted for a custom fit. The upper arm cannot be, as that will impact the pattern repeats above.

Gauge: dk on size 4 (3.5mm) is appx 24 st x 32 rows = 4 x 4 inch square in stockinette

Materials
US size 3 (3.25mm) and 4 (3.5mm) circular needles with 12” (12”, 16”, 16”) cord
Double-pointed needles, US sizes 3 and 4
Stitch holders or scrap yarn (at least 4)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
6 (6, 7, 7) 1/2” - 5/8” buttons – optional for cardigan style

Main color for sleeves and body: 2 (2, 2, 3)
skeins dk weight or appx 250, 400, 450, 550 yards
total. Main yoke color: 1 (1, 1, 2) skeins dk weight or
appx 125 (150, 175, 225) yards total. Contrast yoke
color (unicorns and hearts): appx 25-50 yards.
Optional horn color for duplicate stitch method:
appx 3 yards.