Rainy Day Sweater

Sizing 

Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10 

Corresponding Ages: Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2YR) 4YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10YR 

Finished Circumference: 19.5, 21.25, 22 (23, 23.75, 24.75) 26, 28, 31.25, 32.75 in / 49, 53, 55 (58, 60, 62) 65, 70, 78, 82 cm

To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add 4 in / 10 cm. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, sizing up if needed. See schematics for finished measurements. These sizes may not necessarily correspond with the size or age of each individual child, as these measurements are a combination of standard size chart measurements and intended ease.



Yarn Requirements 

201, 240, 271 (314, 346, 385) 459, 547, 636, 696 yds / 184, 219, 248 (287, 316, 352) 420, 500, 582, 636 m worsted weight yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.

Sample knit in Cascade 220 Superwash ($$) colorway Irish Cream, 100% superwash wool, 219 yds or 200 meters per 100g. Similar yarns include: DROPS Karisma ($), Knitpicks Swish DK ($$), Rowan Pure Wool Worsted ($$$), Madeline Tosh Tosh DK ($$$$).

Suggested Needles 

US 6 (4.00mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round, or needle size used to meet gauge 

US 4 (3.5mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round 

Extras: Stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn

Gauge 

20 stitches & 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, in the round, on larger needles after blocking

Techniques 

Long tail cast on, tubular cast on, 1x1 ribbing, knitting in the round, reading a cable chart, knitting flat, decreasing, 3 needle bind off, picking up stitches, sewn bind off, sewing down a neckband

Credits 

Editing: Kerry Bullock-Ozkan 

Layout: Sarah Endres