Diamonds Optional Child

**Pre-Knitting Instructions for Children's Seamless Sweater Pattern:** Get ready to knit a beautiful and comfortable seamless sweater for your little one with our easy-to-follow pattern! This design is perfect for children ranging from 0 to 12 years, ensuring a stylish and cozy fit as they grow. The sweater is knit from the bottom up with a unique nearly seamless construction that enhances wearability and style. **Construction Details:** Each sleeve and the body are knitted individually up to the underarms before we join them together for the charming smocking-stitched yoke. This seamless transition not only provides a polished look but also makes the knitting experience enjoyable. Once you finish the yoke, the only remaining step is to Kitchener stitch the underarms together, completing your project with finesse. To extend the life of the sweater, the ribbing on the sleeves and hem is intentionally designed to be a little longer. This feature allows children to grow into the garment, giving them the chance to wear it for a longer period of time. **Available Sizes:** Our children's sizes include: - 0-6 months - 6-12 months - 1-2 years - 2-4 years - 5-6 years - 7-8 years - 9-10 years - 11-12 years **Measurements:** - **Chest Size:** (19", 20.5", 22", 24", 26", 27", 29.5", 31") - **Sleeve Length without Ribbing:** (6", 6.25", 6.5", 8.5", 9.75", 11.5", 13", 15") - **Sleeve Length with Ribbing:** (7.5", 8", 8.5", 10.5", 12", 14", 16", 18") **Yarn Requirements:** For this project, we recommend using **MadelineTosh Tosh Sock yarn**, which is a Fingering / 4 ply weight (14 wpi). Each skein offers approximately 395 yards (361 meters), with a gauge of 24.0 to 28.0 stitches per 4 inches. You can use US size 2 - 3 needles (2.75 - 3.25 mm) for a perfect finish. The yarn is made from 100% premium Merino wool, ensuring ultimate softness and warmth for your child. For size 0-6 months, you will need 1 entire skein in the delightful `Bandlands` colorway, and about half a skein in `Spectrum`. The approximate yarn needed for all sizes is as follows: (600, 700, …) Embark on a joyful knitting adventure and create a delightful piece that your child will cherish. This pattern will not only enhance your knitting skills but will also result in a beautiful, functional garment that can be passed down through generations. Happy knitting!