Pattern description:
This pattern provides instructions for a child’s sweater and hoodie, knitted in King Cole chunky yarn.

Gauge:
14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 6mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Sizing Information:
To fit chest:
(Size 1: 56cm / 22”), (Size 2: 61cm / 24”), (Size 3: 66cm/ 26”), (Size 4: 71cm/ 28”), (Size 5: 76cm/ 30”).

Materials required:
Yarn used:
King Cole Safari Chunky- 100g balls.
311yrds/285m
Shade/s: 5001-Flamingo, 5002-Mirage.

This is a Self-Patterning yarn, exact patterning will vary depending on size being made.

Sweater:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn), (Size 2: 2 balls yarn), (Size 3: 2 balls yarn), (Size 4: 2 balls yarn), (Size 5: 3 balls yarn).

Hoodie:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn), (Size 2: 2 balls yarn), (Size 3: 2 balls yarn), (Size 4: 3 balls yarn), (Size 5: 3 balls yarn).

The yarn amounts stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Yarn amounts may vary when using other King Cole Safari Chunky.

For this pattern you require a stitch holder.

Needles Required:
1 pair 5mm (UK 6 - USA 8) knitting needles.
1 pair 6mm (UK 4 - USA 10) knitting needles.
1 pair 5mm (UK 6 - USA 8) circular knitting needle, 6mm (UK 4 - USA 10) circular knitting needle (for hoodie only).