My design ideas and advice: This jumper is the child’s version of the adults Gartan Jumper. Knitted in chunky it’s a super quick knit for an experienced knitter to get a garment ready for a child’s first winter or to keep them cosy with a cuddle in those chilly spring evenings. For a beginner it is one of those perfect my first garments.
And for the Child it is a great jumper to pull on and play in because it is oversized and there for gives freedom to run, play and enjoy being a child!
I’ve included two button on the collar to make it super easy to pull on over the head, another small detail that helps keep life simple and fun.
For this pattern you need:
Yarn & Amounts: 4(5:6:7:8) 50g balls of Soft Donegal Chunky (100% Merino Wool, 63m/68yds per 50g)
Needles: 5mm and 6.5mm.
Gauge (tension): 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm/4ins square over stocking stitch using 6.5mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit (suggested) |
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| 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | years |
Actual Measurements |
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| 54 | 60 | 65 | 71 | 77 | cm |
| 21¼ | 23½ | 25½ | 27¾ | 30¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 48 | cm |
| 11¾ | 13¼ | 14¾ | 16½ | 18¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 18 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 40 | cm |
| 7 | 9½ | 11 | 13¼ | 15¾ | ins |
