{"product_id":"alfreds-sweater-baby","title":"Alfred's sweater (baby)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlfred’s Sweater is a sweet, practical children’s sweater with a textured pattern and a clever elasticated neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s worked seamlessly from the top down on circular needles. The top of the yoke begins in 2 x 2 ribbing and is folded over to create a casing for a thin elastic band. This helps the neckline stretch comfortably over little heads while still sitting neatly once the sweater is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the yoke is shaped with raglan increases before the body and sleeves are worked in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is designed for a light 5 ply or sport-weight yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a yarn with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e170–180 metres per 50 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood elasticity and stitch definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth finish that shows the textured pattern clearly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft feel suitable for babies and children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine merino wool, baby wool or smooth wool blend would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is achieving the pattern gauge of 32 stitches over 10 cm in the textured pattern on 3 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn weights can vary between brands, so check the metreage as well as the ply listed on the label. A very fine 5 ply is likely to be a better match than a standard 4 ply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3–6 months (6–9 months) 9–12 months (1–2 years) 2–3 years (3–4 years) 4–5 years (5–6 years) 6–7 years (7–8 years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChest circumference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 months: 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e6–9 months: 52 cm\u003cbr\u003e9–12 months: 54 cm\u003cbr\u003e1–2 years: 58 cm\u003cbr\u003e2–3 years: 62 cm\u003cbr\u003e3–4 years: 65 cm\u003cbr\u003e4–5 years: 66 cm\u003cbr\u003e5–6 years: 69 cm\u003cbr\u003e6–7 years: 71 cm\u003cbr\u003e7–8 years: 74 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinished length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured at the centre front:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 months: 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e6–9 months: 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e9–12 months: 32 cm\u003cbr\u003e1–2 years: 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e2–3 years: 38 cm\u003cbr\u003e3–4 years: 39 cm\u003cbr\u003e4–5 years: 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e5–6 years: 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e6–7 years: 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e7–8 years: 48 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fine 4 ply yarn with approximately 175 metres per 50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate total metreage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 months: 525 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–9 months: 525 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9–12 months: 525 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 years: 700 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–3 years: 700 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–4 years: 700 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4–5 years: 875 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5–6 years: 875 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–7 years: 875 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7–8 years: 1,050 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the metreage on the yarn you’re buying rather than relying only on the number of balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider purchasing one extra ball if you plan to lengthen the body or sleeves, or would like additional yarn for swatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 stitches × 36 rows = 10 × 10 cm in the textured pattern on 3 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gauge is measured in the textured pattern rather than plain stocking stitch, so make sure your swatch uses the pattern stitch given in the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 mm circular needles in approximately 40 cm and 60 cm lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 mm double-pointed needles, or a longer circular needle for Magic Loop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste yarn or spare cables for holding sleeve stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin knitting-in elastic for the folded neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elasticated neckline is designed to make the sweater easier to pull over a child’s head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the elastic is comfortable and stretchy rather than tight. 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