The sweater is knitted top down, beginning with the yoke. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of rod stitches for the body.

Sizing: To fit newborn: 14”/35.5 cm chest circumference.
14”/35.5 cm hat circumference.

Needles: US 3(3.25mm) circular needle 24”/60cm long and set of five US 3(3.25mm) double pointed needles

Gauge: 28 stitches and 40 rows=4”/10cm in stockinette stitch
31 stitches and 36 rows/rounds=4”/10cm in pattern stitch.