One! Two! Three!
$12 CAD
Toddlers love counting and each is so proud of his age. Celebrate your birthday boy or girl’s age with a big number on the front of this comfy raglan-sleeved sweater. The corresponding number of circles decorates the back and the same number of stripes adorns one sleeve.
We all know that no two kids are alike so we offer options-select your neckline, hem and cuff treatments to make your creation unique. We also give you a choice of sizes ranging from 6-12 months to 4 years to allow you to customize the fit to the birthday child in your life. Happy Birthday!
To make a matching set for all the kids in your family, you may also be interested in my pattern Four! Five! Six!
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Construction
The raglan sleeved pullover is worked from the bottom up, in pieces and seamed together.
What's Included
This knitting pattern includes written directions, several charts for working intarsia motifs, and a schematic with measurements.
Sizes + Finished Measurements
Although this pattern is designed for children aged 1 to 3 yrs, not all children are the same size. An extra size at each end of the age range is included to help you get the best fit.
Sizes: 6-12 mo (12-24 mo, 2 yrs, 4 yrs).
Finished chest circumference: 24 ¾ (26 ½, 27 ¾, 30 ½)” / 63 (66.5, 70.5, 77.5) cm.
Intended to be worn with 3 ¾ (5 ¼, 5 ¾, 7 ½)” / 9.5 (13.5, 14.5, 19) cm positive ease.
Yarn
DK weight yarn;
Main Colour 430 (525, 625, 740) yd / 395 (485, 575, 680) m;
Contrasting Colour 35 (50, 65, 95) yd / 35 (45, 60, 85) m.
Shown in Adriafil Regina (100% merino superwash; 125 m / 140 yd per 50g).
Substitution Notes
This pattern uses a standard DK weight yarn that knits up at 22 sts over 4” (10 cm). The pattern was designed to use any DK yarn. Smooth yarns in solid tones are recommended. Knit Picks Swish DK would be a great choice based on easy care and a great colour selection.
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows to 4″ (10cm) over stocking stitch using larger needles.
Needles + Notions
3.25 mm and 4 mm (US 3 and US 6) Needles;
Yarn Needle.
Skills
Increases/decreases, working intarsia from charts, basic raglan sleeve sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seaming, picking up stitches, picot cast on and bind off (optional).
Related Tutorials
Picot Bind Off
Picot Cast On
Raised Increases Photo Tutorial
Raised Increases Video Tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases