This pattern is available in English and in French as a digital download.
MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)
Finished chest girth:
18 (20, 22, 24)(26, 28, 30) in
45 (50, 55, 60)(65, 70, 75) cm
Approx. age equivalence
0-6 mo (6-18 mo, 2 yo, 4 yo)(6 yo, 8 yo, 10 yo)
Choose a size that allows for 0 to 2 in (0 to 5 cm) of positive ease around the chest.
YARN
Weight: DK
Main colour:
335 (395, 465, 545)(640, 750, 885) yd
305 (360, 425, 500)(585, 685, 810) m
First contrasting colour:
90 (105, 125, 145)(170, 200, 235) yd
80 (95, 115, 135)(155, 185, 215) m
Second contrasting colour:
14 (16, 19, 22)(26, 30, 35) yd
13 (15, 17, 20)(24, 27, 32) m
Sample shown in Air de Lune Merino DK:
MC (Plain Yogurt), CC1 (Blue Bike), CC2 (School Bus)
NEEDLES
Circular needles, at least 16 in (40 cm) in length, in two sizes:
US #5 (3.75 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
US #4 (3.50 mm), or one size smaller than main needles
Optional: Double-pointed or short circular needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves, if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rnds= 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with main needles
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (5, including one to distinguish the beginning of the round)
Crochet hook (of the same size as the needles used)
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES USED
Provisional cast-on
Raglan shaping
Sewn bind-off
Picking up stitches through the fabric
Kitchener stitch
