{"product_id":"esther-sweater-baby-petite-knit","title":"Esther Sweater Baby Petite Knit","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a lovely handmade layer for little ones with Esther Sweater Baby by Petite Knit. An all-over texture pattern and folded ribbed neckline give this baby and toddler sweater a timeless finish, a thoughtful gift or a cosy addition to an everyday wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked from the top down in a texture pattern. First, the back yoke is knitted back and forth. Stitches are then picked up and knitted for the shoulders, which are joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yokes are joined at the underarms, and the body is worked straight down in the round, continuing the texture pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. Stitches are picked up and knitted along the neckline to work a folded ribbed neck edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Finished Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements and yarn quantities follow the same size order below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–3 months (3–6 months) 6–9 months (9–12 months) 1–2 years (2–3 years) 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished chest circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 (56) 62 (65) 68 (71) 74 cm [20 (22) 24½ (25½) 26¾ (28) 29¼ inches]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 (28) 31 (34) 36 (38) 40 cm [10¼ (11) 12¼ (13½) 14¼ (15) 15¾ inches], measured mid back excluding the neck edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 ply baby yarn that achieves the stated gauge. The pattern gives two quantity guides, depending on the meterage of your chosen yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor yarn with approximately 235–250 m per 50 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (100) 100–150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor yarn with approximately 205 m per 50 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircular needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm [US2½] \/ 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircular needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm [US1½] \/ 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-pointed needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mm [US1½] and 3 mm [US2½].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge \u0026amp; Swatching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 stitches × 42 rows = 10 × 10 cm [4 × 4 inches] in texture pattern on 3 mm [US2½] needles, after washing and blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by knitting a swatch using a chart in the pattern to determine the needle size needed. Both stitch and row gauge must be correct to achieve the stated finished measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50705790501057,"sku":"T0285-en","price":14.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/9216\/7217\/files\/esthersweaterbaby3_1500x1500_2ecef961-0a8f-4ca5-b73a-8a9beccc45ee.jpg?v=1791491219","url":"https:\/\/thewoolshop.co.nz\/products\/esther-sweater-baby-petite-knit","provider":"The Wool Shop Rangiora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}