by Pixen DK

SKIPPER SWEATER is knit in the round from the bottom up until the v-neck begins. Thereafter it is knit flat back and forth. The model is meant to have a slightly close fit, but the pattern is very elastic and can accommodate a wider range of sizes.

Finished measurements Sizes 1 (2) 4 (6) 8 (10) 12 yrs.

Chest: Approx. 54-60 (60-66) 65-72 (65-72) 71-78 (76-84) 82-90 cm.
 

Suggested yarn: 

Økologisk Hverdagsuld (Eco Wool), 100% pure new wool from CaMaRose, 150 m / 50 g. 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 4 skeins of each of the two colours, Col 1 and Col 2 = 4 (4) 4 (6) 6 (6) 8 skeins in total. Estimated yardage if knit in one colour: 2 (3) 4 (5) 5 (6) 7 skeins.

Suggested needle size: 

Circular needle sizes 3.5 mm, 40 cm + 4.5 mm, 60 – 80 cm. Double pointed needles (dpns) 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm.
 

Gauge: 

Pattern in the round, size 4.5 mm, after washing without stretching 22 sts x 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm.

Please note this is a printed physical pattern and not a digital PDF