Chess sweater

Knitting pattern kids sweater. Fun and modern kids sweater knitted top down, raglan increases.

On pictures sweater in Pop merino «Coconut White» and «Teddybear brown»  (size 2-3 on boy 3 years). «Coconut white» and «Orchid oasis» (size 4 years on girl 3 years, knitted a bit shorter in body adjusted to the girl)

SIZE AND MEASUREMENTS
9 mnd -1 year (2-3) 4 (6) 7-8 (9-10) 11-12 years
Length 32 (35) 38 (44) 49 (54) 58 cm
Width 58 (62) 65 (69,5) 73 (74) 76 cm.
Arm 20 (21) 24 (28) 35 (41) 44 cm
Choose size after width around chest. Choose a size + 5-8 cm  (5-8 cm positive ease). Sweater is a bit small in size, choose up a size if you are between, or want a more relaxed fit. Length arms and body you can adjust while knitting.
 
YARN
Pop merino, 2 colors
Color 1 : 2 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6  balls (rib + squares)
Color 2: 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4  balls
 
Knitting gauge : 23 st x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm on needlesize 5 mm

Tutorial video raglan increase on our website and YouTube Channel.

Level:  Intermediate

Circular 4 mm (60 cm) and 5 mm (60 cm), DPN  4 and 5 mm if you dont knit the magic loop method.