Just Keep Swimming by Melissa Kemmerer

Just Keep Swimming

Knitting
March 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
325 - 600 yards (297 - 549 m)
3-6 mos, 12-18 mos, 2T, 3T
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

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Dory’s “just keep swimming” mantra from Finding Nemo is this generation’s version of The Little Engine That Could’s “I think I can, I think I can,” and is no less inspiring. On those days when you need a little extra motivation, turn on a favorite TV show, pick up your needles and create a great little project.

Just Keep Swimming is great for Fair Isle newbies, as there are only two colors, and no long floats to catch. It is designed with a slightly boxy shape to give your little one some extra breathing room.

Size 3-6 mos takes 250 yds of main color, and 75 yards of contrast color, and measures 10” across at the chest (20” circumference).

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NOTE: Yardage requirements have been updated as of 3/18/16 to 3-6 mos 250 yds MC/75 yds CC; 12-18 mos 300/80; 2T 400/90; and 3T 500/100
Patterns purchased as of 3/18/16 are up to date.

Skills needed:
basic knitting, knit into front and back, knit two together, fair isle, and single chain crochet (or make a buttonhole, if you prefer).

Check out the matching Just Keep Swimming Mittens in my Ravelry store!