Dino friends sweater

**Adorable Dinosaur Parade Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids** Do you know a child who absolutely loves dinosaurs? This charming sweater features a delightful parade of cute dinosaur friends that will surely bring joy to any young dino enthusiast! Perfect for children aged 1 to 8 years, this sweater is designed with a cozy round top-down construction, complemented by raglan increases for a comfortable fit. The eye-catching colorwork on the sleeves and body creates a playful and engaging look, making it a fantastic addition to any child's wardrobe. **SIZES:** This dinosaur parade sweater is available in sizes 1 (2) 4 (6) 8 years, ensuring a perfect fit for your little one as they grow. **YARN SUGGESTIONS:** For the perfect sweater, we recommend using Viking Yarn Merino, which comes in 50 g skeins, with each skein containing approximately 115 yards or 105 meters of soft, high-quality yarn. **YARN QUANTITY:** To knit this adorable sweater, you will need the following yarn quantities: - Main color: 150 (200) 300 (300) 350 g. - Pattern color: 50 g. **NEEDLES:** For this project, you will require circular needles and double-pointed needles in size 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2.5) as well as size 3.5 mm (UK 10.5 / US 4) to ensure perfect stitch definition and comfort. **KNITTING TENSION / GAUGE:** Achieve a gauge of 22 stitches in stranded colorwork on size 3.5 mm needles, measuring approximately 3.9 inches or 10 cm. This will help you ensure that your finished sweater fits comfortably. **MEASUREMENTS:** The circumference around the body of the sweater is approximately 22.8 (25.2) 26.4 (28.7) 29.9 inches or 58 (64) 67 (73) 76 cm. The length in the mid-front measures approximately 14.2 (15.0) 16.5 (17.3) 18.1 inches or 36 (38) 42 (44) 46 cm, allowing for ample room to grow. Knitting this sweater not only allows you to express your creativity but also provides a warm and cheerful garment that any dinosaur-loving child will adore. Get started on this fun project today, and let the dinosaur parade begin!