Kangaroo Pouch Hoodies by Sarahlois Wilson

Kangaroo Pouch Hoodies

Knitting
January 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1024 - 1280 yards (936 - 1170 m)
Child's 6/8/10/12
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An intarsia joey peeking out of the pouch makes this sweater a kid and mom pleaser. The basic pocket hoodie works for kids of any age.


Sizes
6 (8, 10, 12) Shown in sizes 6 and 8

Finished Measurements
Chest 26 (27, 29, 31)“/66 (68.5,73.5, 78.5)cm
Length 18.5 (19, 19.5, 20)”/47 (48.5, 49.5, 51)cm

Materials

  • Red Heart Soft Yarn, 5oz/140g balls each approx 256yd/234m (100% acrylic); 3 (4, 4, 4) balls #9779 Berry (A), 1 ball #9770 Rose Blush (B) OR 3 (4, 4, 4) balls #9518 Teal (A), 1 ball #9520 Seafoam (B)
  • US 5/3.75mm 24-inch circular knitting needles
  • US 6/4mm 24-inch circular knitting needles
  • US 5/3.75mm double pointed needles
  • US 6/4mm double pointed needles
  • 5 Stitch markers, 1 distinguishable to mark beginning of the round
  • 3 stitch holders
  • 1 yard waste yarn in a different color
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Gauge
19.2 sts/24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles