Rainbow Briki is a combination of my designs Briki and Rainbow Trail. It is a simple pullover for kids with a kangaroo pocket. Compared to Briki, it has an almost seamless pocket construction. The pattern includes photo and video tutorials. The shaped neckline and short collar is comfortable to wear and functional to keep warm. No short rows are used in the pattern. The pattern also includes a pocketless version.

Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. This pattern is sized from 1yr to 12yr.

Materials

Yarn

Worsted weight

Main color (MC): 215 (245, 285, 325) {365, 420, 485, 545} m / 235 (270, 310, 355) {400, 460, 530, 595} yds, including 10% allowance

• Shown here: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% merino; 250 m/ 273 yds, 100g/ 3.5 oz ball; color: Ebene): 1 (1, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3} balls

Contrasting color (CC): 150 (180, 210, 250) {280, 335, 390, 455} m / 165 (200, 230, 275) {305, 370, 425, 500} yds, including 10% allowance

• Shown here: KnitCircus Ringmaster (100% merino wool; 169 m/185 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; color: Over the Rainbow): 1 (2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 3, 3} skeins. The sample yarn is a gradient yarn.

The above yardage is for the pocketed version.

Notions

4 stitch markers; crochet hook (for provisional cast-on); yarn needle; waste yarn

Needles

5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 40 - 80 cm / 16 - 32 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

5 mm / US 8 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves

5 mm / US 8 circular needle, any length, for the pocket

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle of length 40 - 80 cm / 16 - 32 inches, depending on your size, for the hem

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs

Gauge

17 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle, blocked.

Sizes

1yr (2yr, 3yr, 4yr) {6yr, 8yr, 10yr, 12yr}

Shown in size 4yr, modeled on a 5-year-old of height 109 cm / 3 feet 7 inches and of weight 16 kg / 35.25 lb.

Finished Measurements

Finished chest circumference: 56.5 (63.5, 68, 73) {77.5, 82.5, 87, 92} cm / 22.25 (25, 26.75, 28.75) {30.5, 32.5, 34.25, 36.25} inches

Kids come in all sizes. Choose size based on the desired finished chest circumference and adjust length as necessary. The age-based sizing should only be used as a guideline.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, provisional cast-on