Hagbard (Child)

If you're looking for a delightful sweater pattern for children, the Hagbard (Child) design is an excellent choice. This charming sweater, also known as a pullover, is knitted from the bottom edge and worked up toward the yoke, featuring a stunning two-color mosaic pattern that adds a unique touch to the overall design. Crafted with a fashionable raglan yoke, long sleeves, and ribbed edges, this sweater combines functionality with style, making it perfect for your little ones.

The Hagbard pattern is designed for a yarn with a gauge of 18 stitches per 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch, which translates to a yardage of approximately 90 meters per 50 grams. This ensures that you’ll have a cozy, warm, and beautifully detailed finish to your project, just in time for cooler weather.

This versatile pattern offers a comprehensive guide for a variety of sizes, accommodating children aged 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years. The chest widths measure 73 (77, 83, 90, 97, 103) centimeters, with corresponding lengths of 43 (47, 51, 53, 57, 61) centimeters. Whether you're knitting for a special occasion or crafting everyday wear, the Hagbard sweater is an ideal project.

The pattern is perfectly tailored for knitters with intermediate skills who are comfortable working with simple mosaic patterns, following written instructions, making increases and decreases, and handling both circular and flat knitting. Each step is detailed in written text, ensuring that you can confidently create this lovely sweater from start to finish.

To get started on your Hagbard sweater, you will need some basic materials: your favorite yarn, suitable knitting needles, and stitch markers. Please note that this pattern is solely for the knitting instructions; it does not include finished items or any yarn. Dive into this rewarding knitting project and create a beautiful, cozy piece that your child will love.