{"product_id":"holger-sweater-child","title":"Holger Sweater - (8ply Child)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"331\"\u003ePlease note: this is a printed knitting pattern. It is not a digital download.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eHolger Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striped sweater worked from the top down. The body is knitted in stockinette stitch with stripes, while the sleeves and neckline are each worked in a contrasting solid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThe back yoke is worked first, flat and back and forth, while short rows shape the slope of the shoulders. Each shoulder is then worked separately before the shoulders are joined to form the front yoke. The front and back are then joined at the underarms and the body is worked in the round with the stripe pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eThe sleeves are knitted down from stitches picked up around the armholes. The sweater is finished with a folded ribbed neckline, worked from stitches picked up around the neck opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eThis design combines classic stripes with clean shaping, creating a comfortable everyday sweater for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1554gex\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThe Holger Sweater is designed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eapproximately 20–25 cm of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e for a relaxed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eChoose your size based on the child’s chest measurement rather than age alone. If the child’s chest measurement falls between sizes, select the size that gives the amount of ease you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e9uyq8\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–11) 11–12 (12–14) years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"177h4ea\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eFinished Chest Circumference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e72 (74) 78 (82) 86 (88) 92 (96) 98 (104) 108 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"g3joe2\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eLength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e36 (38) 42 (43) 45 (48) 49 (50) 52 (53) 54 (56) cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e(measured mid back, excluding neck edge)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18zq2tz\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e20 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003ein stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nnqq6u\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eNeedles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xipw69\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e4 mm circular needles (60 or 80 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ex724x\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e3.5 mm circular needles (40, 60 and\/or 80 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uk9i6w\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles\u003cbr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e(unless using Magic Loop)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nng55a\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eYarn Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eThis sweater works best in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eDK \/ light worsted weight wool yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e90–110 metres per 50 g\u003c\/strong\u003e) with good stitch definition. A smooth wool yarn helps the stripes look crisp and keeps the garment durable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eYou will need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003esix colours in total\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7b8gpy\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eFour stripe colours for the body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bd2b7d\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eOne colour for the sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1914cmj\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eOne colour for the neckline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eApproximate yarn required \u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eper stripe colour for the body\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e65 (74) 79 (84) 89 (102) 110 (116) 120 (128) 136 (145) g\u003cbr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e(approximately 120–320 metres depending on size)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eAdditional yarn required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eRib hem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e23 (23) 25 (25) 27 (27) 27 (29) 29 (30) 33 (33) g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eSleeves (per colour):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e31 (36) 40 (45) 50 (52) 54 (57) 61 (64) 67 (71) g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eNeck edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e14 (15) 15 (16) 16 (17) 17 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eChoose yarns with similar fibre and structure so the colours behave consistently when knitted together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t3ggl1\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003e★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eSuitable for knitters comfortable with top-down sweaters, stripes, and picking up stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50047077843137,"sku":"18137","price":14.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/9216\/7217\/files\/holgersweaterhave_1500x1500-1.jpg?v=1773368261","url":"https:\/\/thewoolshop.co.nz\/products\/holger-sweater-child","provider":"The Wool Shop Rangiora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}