About:
Twiggy Pullover is a children’s sweater design, knitted top down in a raglan style. It has a gorgeous chevron cabled detailing around the body, and at the bottom of the sleeves before the cuff. Designed to be knitted in a soft DK/8ply Merino yarn, it is a perfect children’s knit for ages from 0-6 months up to 12 years. You may like to pair this sweater with my pattern for Twiggy Hat.

Recommended Yarn:
Any DK/8ply weight 100% Merino yarn. The sample is made in 2-4 years, using Orb DK by Skeinz at 113m/124y per 50g ball.

Gauge:
22 stitches x 30 rows per 10cm in stocking stitch using larger needles (4mm/US6)

Sizes:
0-6m, 6-12m, (1-2yr, 2-4yr, 4-6yr, 6-8yr), 8-10yr, 10-12yr

Meterage:

Size
Meterage / Yardage
0-6m = 410m / 449y
6-12m = 472m / 517y
1-2yr = 482m / 528y
2-4yr = 530m / 580y
4-6yr = 626m / 685y
6-8yr = 733m / 802y
8-10yr = 847m / 927y
10-12yr = 1,003m / 1097y

Recommended Needles: (adjust needles to meet gauge)
4mm/US6, 40 to 80cm/16-32” length. Circular knitting needles (length depends on size knit)
3.5mm/US4, 40 to 80cm/16-32” length. Circular knitting needles (length depends on size knit)
Cable Needle

Notions:
Tape measure
Cable needle
Darning needle
4 Stitch markers
Project marker or safety pin
Scissors
Smooth waste yarn or stitch holder