The Terrazzo Sweater Junior is worked from the top down. First the yoke is worked flat (back and forth) on the circular needles, while the neckline is being shaped, then the work is joined to be knitted in the round. The yoke is constructed with shoulder increases on both right side and wrong side rows on the first section. On the next section, increases are worked on the sleeves only, and on the final section classic raglan increases are worked on both body and sleeves. The turtleneck consists of a ribbed collar worked at the end, from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck edge. It is worked in twisted rib. The sleeves are worked in the round either on double-pointed needles or on a long circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge.

Size guide

The Terrazzo Sweater Junior is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (78) 82 cm [20¾ (21¼) 22 (22½) 23¼ (24½) 25¼ (26¾) 28¼ (30¾) 32¼ inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are listed on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the sweater is knitted in the correct gauge). If the child measures 59 cm [23¼ inches] around the chest, you should knit a size 5-6 years. Size 5-6 years has a chest circumference of 74 cm [29¼ inches] which will, in this example, give 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease. If the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the lengths to the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is short/taller than average.

Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years

Bust circumference: 66 (68) 69 (72) 74 (76) 79 (82) 87 (92) 96 cm [26 (26¾) 27¼ (28¼) 29¼ (30) 31 (32¼) 34¼ (36¼) 37¾ inches]

Length: 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (53) 56 cm [14¼ (15) 15¾ (16½) 17¼ (18) 19 (19¾) 20½ (20¾) 22 inches] (measured mid back not including turtleneck collar)

Gauge: 17 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 5 mm [US8] needles after washing and blocking

Needle: Circular needles: 5 mm [US8] / 40, 60 and/or 80 cm [16, 24 and/or 32 inches], 4.5 mm [US7] / 60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches] and 4 mm [US6] / 40 cm [16 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4.5 [US7] and 5 mm [US8]

Materials:
Suggestion 1: 200 (200) 200-300 (300) 300 (300) 300-400 (400) 400 (400-500) 500 g Noro Madara (100 g = 200 m [219 yds])

Suggestion 2: 200 (300) 300-400 (400) 400 (400) 400-500 (500) 500 (500-600) 600 g Aran Tweed by Isager Yarn (100 g = 160 m [175 yds])

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)

See the classification of difficulty here.

The pink Terrazzo Sweater Junior is knitted in Noro Madara in the color Hanami [24].