Eirian Minikins by Forage and Make

Eirian Minikins

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Knitting
April 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
427 - 853 yards (390 - 780 m)
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
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This sweet pullover is designed to add a girly touch to any warm weather outfit to help extend the life of those kids clothes that just don’t get enough wear in one season. Knit in an outrageously soft superfine merino, even the most sensitive child will be happy wearing this next to their skin. Designed to have 2+ inches of positive ease for easy layering and comfortable wear. The all over lace pattern ensures that this pullover is the perfect transitional wardrobe piece, not too hot and not too cold. This lace pattern is the perfect balance between enough stockinette rows between to stop it from going too slowly but enough lace to keep it interesting. Knit from the bottom up, the sleeves are joined with the body under the arms and then shaped with raglan shaping.

Materials
426-853 yards (390-780m)
DK weight (8ply) yarn
3-6 balls of Cleckheaton Superfine Merino
Photographed in colour 17 Blush

Gauge
4”x4” square stockinette stitch = 20 stitches x 24 rows after blocking

Needles
Two 24” circular needle in size US 7 (4.5mm) (interchangeable needles will be your best friends. I highly recommend them especially when it comes to joining the arms and sleeves together)
Double pointed needles in US 7 (4.5mm) (optional if you dislike the magic loop method)

Finished Dimensions
In inches
Chest 21 (23, 25, 26.5, 28, 30, 31.5)
Waist 21 (21.5, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25, 26.5)
Bicep 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25)

Tools
Stitch markers in 3 colours, blunt tapestry needle, additional cables or scrap yarn for holding stitches.