ROLLA children's sweater by Selma Markúsdóttir

ROLLA children's sweater

Knitting
September 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1-10 years
English Norwegian
This pattern is available from memeknitting.com for $8.00.

ROLLA is one of many Icelandic words for sheep, so very fitting for this fun children‘s sweater. It is knit from the top down with three rows of sheep on the yoke. The pattern is simple and well suited for beginners in charted colorwork.

Sizes: 1-2 / 2- 4, 4-6 / 6-8, 8-10 years
Chest circumference: 61 / 65, 73 / 78, 84 cm

Suggested yarn: Sandnes Smart, Sandnes Alpakka or any yarn that matches the gauge.

How much yarn will you need:
Main color: 200 / 200, 250 / 300, 350 g
Color 2: 50 g
Color 3: 50 g
Note that this is approximate as it depends on the individual knitter, whether they knit firm, tight or loose..

Equipment::
3,5 mm (US size 4) circular needle, 40 and 60 cm (16“ and 20“)
3,0 mm (US size 3) circular needle, 40 and 60 cm (16“ and 20“)
3,5 mm (US size 4) double pointed needles
3,0 mm (US size 3) double pointed needles
Stitch markers
Darning needle or crochet hook to weave in ends

Gauge: 22 stitches stockinette with size 4 needle = 10 cm (4“)