Combining the appeal of the classic cable sweater with modern flair, the Leaf Pile Sweater features plenty of textured, cabled fun on the front and sleeves and an easy to wear (and knit!) stockinette back. Sized from baby to preteen, this sweater is the perfect layer to keep kids toasty warm during autumn play.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Short rows to raise the back neck are worked right into the collar ribbing to provide a comfortable fit in all sizes.

Note: this is an intermediate-level pattern. It includes short rows and following several cable charts at once while incorporating new stitches into cable patterns.

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SIZES
12-18 mos (2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs / 8 yrs, 10 yrs, 12 yrs). Shown in size 8 yrs.

Finished Chest Measurement:
21 (23.25, 24.75, 26.25 / 28.5, 30, 31.75)“ or 53.5 [59, 63, 66.5 / 72.5, 76, 80.5] cm

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Knit Picks Woolen Cotton (50% merino wool, 50% pima cotton; 218yds/199m per 100g skein); 2 (3, 3, 3 / 4, 5, 5) skeins in Cedar Heather

Recommended needles (check gauge and change size if needed):
US #6 [4.0 mm] circular needle, 16-24” long
US #6 [4.0 mm] set of double-pointed needles (or preferred type for working small circumferences in the round)

Notions:
-7 stitch markers: 1 unique for BOR, 3 of type A, 2 of type B, 1 of type C
-Waste yarn
-Yarn needle

GAUGE
21 sts/27 rows = 4” /10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked

PATTERN NOTES
-The back of the neck is raised using German short rows. This eliminates the need for front neck shaping and provides a comfortable fit. Many good tutorial videos are available online for German short rows (or substitute your favorite alternate short row technique).