Benji Sweater

The Benji Sweater is a classic raglan design created for everyday comfort and wear. Knit in smooth stockinette stitch using Yarn Nerds Benji DK, this sweater highlights beautiful stitch definition while staying soft and cozy for little ones. A timeless piece that’s perfect for layering or wearing on its own.

Designed with approximately 3–7” of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit that allows room to grow.

Construction
This sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases to shape the yoke. The neckline features a classic crewneck finished with 1 × 1 ribbing. After the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated and worked in the round in stockinette stitch. The sleeves are tapered toward the cuffs using decreases and finished with 1 × 1 ribbing.

Size
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished Chest: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34)” / 61.5 (66.5, 71.5, 76.5, 81.5, 86.5) cm
Suggested Ages: 1–2 (2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–12) years

Yarn
Yarn Nerds – Benji DK, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 246 yds/225 m per 100 g.
Approximate yardage: 370 (492, 560, 675, 800, 925) yds / 340 (450, 510, 620, 730, 845) m

Needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles and double pointed needles
US 6 (4 mm) circular needles and double pointed needles

Notions
Scissors
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Stitch markers
Tape measure

Gauge
4”/10 cm = 21 sts and 25 rounds in stockinette stitch using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, blocked.