FLASH STRIPE CREW
Skill Level
Easy/Intermediate
This casual sweater is perfect for a little boys everyday activities.... and he'll look pretty cool too!
A flash of colour across the chest and contrast edgings to the ribs make this simple sweater special. Choose three shades of the same colour or three completely different colours.
A simple round neck and a button opening across one shoulder are comfortable and easy to get on and off.
Instructions for the following sizes:
0-4 months, 4-8 months, 8-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years
This sweater is knitted flat and seamed on a pair of single pointed 3.25mm (US3) and 4mm (US6) needles. The sweater shown here has been knitted in three shades of Denim Cotton DK. You can choose any DK yarn that work to the tension listed below.
Tension
Stocking stitch
10cms/4 inches = 22 sts
10cms /4 inches = 28 rows
Size & Measurements
Age | Chest Width | Body Length | Sleeve Length |
0-4m | 24cms (91/2in) | 24cms (91/2in) | 17.5cms (63/4in) |
4-8m | 26cms (101/4in) | 26cms (101/4in) | 20cms (73/4in) |
8-12m | 30cms (113/4in) | 30cms (113/4in) | 22cms (83/4in) |
1-2yrs | 32cms 121/2in) | 34cms (131/4in) | 25cms (93/4in) |
2-3yrs | 34cms (131/4in) | 36cms (141/4in) | 27.5cms (103/4in) |
The colour balance of this Flash Stripe Baby Crew works best if the main body and sleeves are worked in the mid shade, the chest stripe is in the lightest shade and the edgings are in the darkest shade.
You will need:
150 (200, 250, 300, 350) gm cotton DK - mid colour (main colour)
20 (25, 25, 30, 30) gm cotton DK - dark colour (rib edging and outline of chest stripe)
10 (15, 15, 20, 20) gm cotton DK - light colour (centre colour of chest stripe)
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles
1 pair of 4mm (US6) single pointed needles
2 x buttons 11/2 cms in diameter
Stitch holders
Tapestry/darning needle
Easy to read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy.
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© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. June 2002.
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