Cozy Kid's Sweater

Cozy Kid's Sweater Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in cream, approximately 400 yards
• Knitting Needles: US size 8 (5mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind Off
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

Instructions:

Body:

1. CO 80 sts. Join in the round, place marker and be careful not to twist.
2. Ribbing: Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Change to stockinette stitch (I.e., K all rounds) and work until piece measures 12 inches from CO edge.

Divide for Armholes:

4. Split work in half (40 sts for front, 40 sts for back). Work back and forth in rows for each piece separately.
5. Front: Work in stockinette (K row on RS, P row on WS) until piece measures 6 inches from division row.
6. Shape Neck: BO 8 sts at beginning of next 2 rows, then 2 sts at next 4 rows.
7. Continue in pattern until piece measures 8 inches from division row. BO all sts.
8. Back: Repeat as for front without the neck shaping. BO all sts.

Sleeves (Make 2):

9. Pick up and knit 40 sts around armhole. Join to work in the round.
10. Work in stockinette stitch for 8 inches.
11. Ribbing: Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
12. BO all sts loosely in pattern.

Finishing:

13. Seam shoulder stitches using the mattress stitch.
14. Weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle.
15. Block gently to measurements.

Your cozy kid's sweater is now ready to wear!