Ironheart - by Tin Can Knits

As a parent, I often feel I must have an iron heart; at times strict, but always strong in my intention to do the best I can by my children.
This design pairs botanical motifs with rugged texture for a beautiful sweater with feminine strength and character.

Pattern Info

Sizing

#sizeinclusive

0-6mo (6-12mo, 1-2yr, 2-4yr, 4-6yr, 6-8yr, 8-10yr, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished chest measurement: 17.5 (19.5, 22, 24, 26, 28.5, 30.5, 32.5, 35, 37, 41.5, 46, 50, 54.5, 59)“

Yarn
DK weight yarn
MC: 350 (400, 500, 650, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200) yards

Samples shown in Kate Davies Designs Buachaille in ‘highland coo’. and The Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater in ‘thank you note’.

Needles
US #4 / 3.5mm and US #6 / 4tmm (or as required to meet gauge)
for sizes 0 - 4 years: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
for sizes 4 yrs - XS: 16” circulars, 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
for sizes S - 4XL: 16” circulars, 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size*

• Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to knit smaller diameter tubes on a long circular needle

Gauge
22 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stockinette on larger needles

Notions
darning needle, stitch markers

Helpful Tutorials
Let’s Knit a Bottom Up Sweater
How to Read a Knitting Chart

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