For this pattern you need:
Yarn: 3(3:4:4:5) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 166m/182yds per 100g).
Metres: 440(490:580:660:800)m.
My Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: The Croft Shetland Aran Colours 3(3:4:4:5) 100g hanks, or The Croft Shetland Aran Tweeds, 3(3:4:4:5) 100g hanks
Needles: 5mm.
Notions: One button.
Tension: 17 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter stitch using 5mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit (suggested): |
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| 0-1 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | years |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 54 | 58 | 65 | 70 | 77 | cms |
| 21 | 22¾ | 25½ | 27½ | 30¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 30 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 48 | cms |
| 11¾ | 13¾ | 14¾ | 16½ | 18¾ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 36 | cms |
| 7 | 8¾ | 10¼ | 11¾ | 14¼ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This lovely little jumper with a polo neck is perfect for beginners. It is in an aran weight yarn which means there are less stitches to cast on than there would be with a dk weight yarn. It’s great for keeping little ones warm when running about outside in autumnal weather. The garter stitch is calming too, so the perfect way for the knitter to sit and relax after long days trying to keep up with their little ones! This jumper was original in my Knitted With Love book (out of print) and is now a single pattern.
And if you fancied a jumper to match baby then the Philippa Jumper is the same design but for adults!
Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this: Picking Up Stitches
