Mini Autumn Tweed Pullover
Welcome to our delightful knitting pattern for a charming sweater designed for children aged 4-6 years, successfully adapted for our fraternal 3-year-old twins. This sweater was expertly crafted in the larger size, making it a versatile piece that will grow with your child, ensuring they'll enjoy it for years to come!
Chest Circumference: 21.75 (24.75, 26.25, 29, 32) inches / 55.4 (62.8, 66.5, 73.9, 81.3) cm. With a comfortable fit that caters to a range of sizes, this sweater is perfect for active toddlers ready for playtime adventures.
Needles: For this project, you will need a US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle in both 16 inches / 40 cm and 24 inches / 60 cm lengths, as well as US 5 / 3.75 mm double-pointed needles (dpns) or a long circular needle for the magic loop method. Additionally, a US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle in 16 inches / 40 cm and 24 inches / 60 cm lengths, along with US 7 / 4.5 mm dpns or a long circular needle, may be required. As with any knitting project, ensure you use the sizes needed to achieve gauge, taking care to have a second set of needles that are two sizes smaller for finishing.
Yarn: This pattern calls for Knit Picks City Tweed, a luxurious blend of 55% merino wool, 25% superfine alpaca, and 20% Donegal tweed. Each skein contains 123 yards / 112 meters and weighs 1.76 ounces / 50 grams. For the main color, we’ve chosen the regal Blue Blood (red) while the project features charming contrast colors: Snowbank (White) as Contrast Color 1 and Obsidian (Charcoal) as Contrast Color 2. The combination of these colors not only enhances the visual appeal but ensures a cozy and warm sweater that children will love to wear.
Yardage Estimates: For the main color (MC), you will need approximately 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 balls of City Tweed DK, corresponding to each size with a total yardage of roughly 500, 650, 800, 900, and 1000 yards / 457, 594, 731, 822, and 914 meters. Additionally, you'll need just 1 ball of City Tweed DK in each contrast color (CC1 and CC2) for every size.
Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting, this delightful children's sweater pattern is not only enjoyable to knit but also a fantastic addition to your knitting repertoire. Create a unique and warm piece that your little ones will cherish, and perhaps be inspired to try your hand at matching outfits! Dive into this project today and enjoy the meditative experience of knitting while crafting a treasured garment for the kiddos in your life.
