With A-line shaping and simple colorblocking, the softness of Sprout makes this as easy to wear as your favorite sweatshirt.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
Girls’ 2 (4, 6, 8, 10). Shown in size 6.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 23¼ (25¾, 27, 29¼, 31¾)“ including 2” overlapped front bands
Length: 12¾ (13¾, 15, 16, 18½)” to base of neckband with lower edge unrolled

Yarn
Sprout by Classic Elite, Verde Collection
(100% organic cotton; 100 g = 109 yards)
MC – 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) hanks 4323 Burnt Orange
CC – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) hanks 4312 Deep Saffron

Needles
Circular knitting needles (16” and 32”) and double pointed needles (dpn) in size US 9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 8 (5 mm)

Other Materials
Five 1” buttons
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers

Gauge
13½ sts and 19 rows/rnds = 4” in St st using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Note
The lower body is worked in one piece to the underarms. After completing the sleeves, the body and sleeves are joined for working the yoke in one piece to the neck edge.

PDF includes pattern for both McKenzie Pullover and Cardigan.