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For the adult version of this sweater check out Humo Amargo!

After spending most of the winter season snuggled up in my Humo Amargo, I couldn’t help but think how nicely it would translate into a cozy kids’ sweater—the i-cord edging is the perfect trim to add quick toggle loops to, and the addition of pockets (essential for kids who are constantly accumulating random bits and bobs) is simple in this side-to-side construction. The result is akin to comfort food in a handknit: a squishy, easy fit sweater that will keep kiddos snug and warm year-round.

Sizes: Kids sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12); finished chest circumference 21 (23, 25, 27, 28, 30)”/53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 71, 76) cm

Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch on largest needles, blocked

Yarn: Approx. 550 (625, 700, 800, 925, 1050) yd/503 (571.5, 640, 731.5, 846, 960) m heavy DK or worsted weight yarn, plus an additional 100 yd/92m fingering weight yarn
If working a gradient sweater, your yardage should be divided among 4 colorways that blend into one another.

• Samples shown in:

Size 6 (red): Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic, 100% fine wool, 180 yd/2 oz (165 m/50 g) in 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins in Brick House
Size 8 (gradient): Amano Yarns Warmi, 70% baby alpaca, 30% Merino wool, 164 yd/4 oz (150 m/100 g): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins in color 6011 (Yarn A), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins in 6013 (Yarn B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins in 6010 (Yarn C) and 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins in 6001 (Yarn D)

Suggested needles: US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm+ circular needle and DPNs
US7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm+ circular needle and DPNs
US 3/3.25mm DPNs

Notions:
Yarn needle · Stitch markers · Scrap yarn
Optional: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) locking stitch markers and toggle-style buttons

Techniques to Know (or be ready to learn!):
Basic decreases
Picking up stitches
Provisional cast-on
Short rows (w&t)
Applied i-cord
Lateral/Vikkel braid