Little Gradient
Craft a charming and cozy top down sweater featuring playful color blocking, perfect for keeping your little one warm and stylish!
Finished Sizes: This delightful pullover sweater is designed to fit average children aged 2 to 11 years, with chest circumference options of 24" (2/3 years), 26" (4/5 years), 28" (6/7 years), 29½" (8/9 years), and 31" (10/11 years). The sample shown is a size 26", modeled with an ease of 2-3" for a comfortable fit.
Yarn Requirements: Choose your favorite yarn from The Plucky Knitter for this project! You will need:
- Plucky Sweater (90% merino, 10% nylon; 270 yd/100 g):
- Wintry Mix (Main Color - MC), 1 skein
- Faded Ink (Contrast Color 1 - CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
- Fountain Pen (Contrast Color 2 - CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
OR
- Primo Sport (75% wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 275 yd/100 g):
- Wintry Mix (Main Color - MC), 1 skein
- Bashful (Contrast Color 1 - CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
- Blush (Contrast Color 2 - CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Approximately 145 (160, 170, 180, 190) yards of MC, 260 (285, 310, 325, 345) yards of CC1, and 240 (260, 285, 300, 320) yards of CC2 will be needed. Please note that exact yardage requirements may vary based on your tension and knitting style.
Needle Recommendations: For this project, you will need:
- Ribbing: Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles: 16" and 24" circular needles, as well as a set of 5 double-pointed needles (DPN).
- Body and Sleeves: Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles: 16" and 24" circular needles and DPN.
Please adjust your needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge for your work.
Notions Required: Don't forget to gather additional notions for your knitting adventure, including stitch markers, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and scissors for trimming yarn.
Whether you're knitting for your child or making a special gift, this simple top down sweater with fun color blocking is a wonderful project for knitters of all skill levels. Start your knitting journey today and create a beautiful, customized sweater that will keep your child warm and stylish all season long!
