Little Butterflies Sweater

**Pattern Description: Child's Sweater with Butterfly Motif** Create a delightful child's sweater featuring an enchanting butterfly motif, perfect for budding fashionistas! This charming sweater is designed to keep your little one cozy and stylish, with a classic construction technique that brings a sense of accomplishment to every knitter. The body of the sweater is skillfully worked from the bottom up in the round, ensuring minimal seams for a comfortable fit. Once the arms are reached, the sweater is split and worked flat, allowing for easy customization to suit your child's unique shape. For added convenience, this design includes a front opening, making dressing a breeze for both parents and toddlers alike. The sleeves are designed to be worked in the round, creating a seamless look that pairs beautifully with the sweater body and can be easily sewn in place once completed. This lovely child's sweater is available in sizes suitable for infants and toddlers, ranging from 6 months to 4 years. The finished sweater fits chest measurements of 43 (48, 53, 58) cm (17 (19, 20.75, 22.75) in) providing a snug yet comfortable fit with positive ease. The exact dimensions after completion are 50 (54.5, 60, 63.5) cm (20 (21.75, 24, 25.5) in), ensuring that your little one can grow into their new favorite sweater. **Materials Needed:** To bring this beautiful design to life, you'll need DK weight yarn in two vibrant colors. We recommend using wool, acrylic, or a wool/acrylic blend to ensure warmth and durability. For this classic butterfly sweater, you will require the following yarn amounts: - Main Color (MC): 280 (340, 420, 490)m (306 (372, 459, 536) yds) - Contrast Color (CC): 40 (50, 60, 70)m (44 (55, 66, 77) yds) In the sample, we used King Cole Pricewise Double Knitting yarn in beautiful white (01) and vibrant grape (265). To finish your sweater, you will need three adorable 1.5cm (0.5in) buttons to secure the front opening. **Equipment Required:** For this project, gather the following knitting equipment: - 40cm (16in) 3.25mm (US3) circular needle - 40cm (16in) 4mm (US6) circular needle - A set of 4 double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the sleeves As a bonus, don't forget that a matching hat pattern is available as part of our e-book, allowing you to create a complete outfit for your little one. Dive into this knitting adventure and craft a beautiful butterfly sweater that will bring joy and comfort to any child!