Rockets to the Stars is the child version of the Rockets to Mars sweater, since children dream in bigger, more exciting ways. The sizes are in 3 in (7.5 cm) increments for the chest circumference because that is the width of a single Rocket motif. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with a 2x2 ribbed neckline. Optional short row shaping is added to the back of the sweater to shape the shoulders and neckline.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

For Approximate Ages: 0-6 months (12-24 months,
2-4 years, 4-7 years, 7-10 years)

To fit chest: 17 (20, 23, 26, 29) in / 42.5 (50, 57.5, 65, 72.5) cm

Finished chest measurements: 18 (21, 24, 27, 30) in / 45 (52.5, 60, 67.5, 75) cm

This pattern is designed to be worn with 1 in (2.5 cm) positive ease.

Yardage estimates, Worsted Weight yarn:
Main Color (MC): 266 (368, 509, 655, 872) yds /
244 (336, 466, 600, 800) m

Rocket Color (CC1): 79 (89, 100, 110, 121) yds /
73 (81, 91, 101, 111) m

Flame Color (CC2): 38 (41, 45, 47, 50) yds /
35 (38, 41, 43, 46) m

GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in colorwork in
the round, with larger needles, blocked
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
in the round, with larger needles, blocked
To save time, take time to check gauge.

NOTIONS
Needles:
•US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle for colorwork and body (or size
required to obtain gauge)
•US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle for ribbing
•16 in cord for the neck and yoke
•16 - 24 inch cord for the body
•Your choice of method for small diameter knitting for the
sleeves (i.e. double pointed needles, magic loop, etc)
6-15 Stitch markers (depending on size)
Stitch holders or waste yarn for sleeve stitches

Tech Edited by Snooptigger crafts
Pattern layout by Cardinal Innovative, McKLong