This pattern is available on Ravelry . Carl Sweater is a simple and basic staple sweater in stockinette stitch that will easily fit well into any child's wardrobe. It has a circular yoke construction and is worked from the top down using 2 strands of No Waste Wool held together throughout. You begin with the folded ribbed neckband and continue with neckline shaping using German short rows. Afterwards, increases are worked around the yoke down to the underarms. After the yoke is finished, sleeve stitches are placed on hold to be worked after the body has been completed. The body is then further shaped by working additional German short rows at each underarm before being finished in the round. Ribbed edges finish the body and sleeves. Please note that whenever only one number is given in the instructions, this number refers to all sizes. Sizes 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years Finished measurements Chest circumference: approx. 58 (66, 72, 80, 86, 90, 96) cm 22¾ (26, 28¼, 31½, 33¾, 35½, 37¾)"; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 30 (34, 39, 43, 47, 50, 53) cm 11¾ (13½, 15¼, 17, 18½, 19¾, 20¾)"; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 20 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 35) cm 7¾ (8¾, 9½, 10¾, 11¾, 13, 13¾)" Yarn 2 strands of Knitting for Olive No Waste Wool (225 m 246 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn, 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls. Sample is in No Waste Wool in Thunder Cloud colorway Needles 4 mm / US6 and 4.5 mm / US7 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge Gauge (after blocking): 20 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4" in st st with 4.5 mm / US7 needles Notions Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)
