A classic aran sweater is given a twist in the Rose Garden sweater, knit in our sinfully soft Offbeat yarn. This self-striping yarn features crisp color changes that decorate this piece, adding extra interest to the gorgeous cables and Double Moss stitch. This easy-care blend of acrylic and alpaca is super for little ones, plus it’s sized for little ones to grow!

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
1-3 yrs (4-6 yrs, 7-10 yrs)
Shown in 1-3 yrs size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 21 (25¼, 29¼)”
Length: 14 (15, 16½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Offbeat (90% acrylic, 10% alpaca; 150g/586 yds)
• 102 Tubular – 1 ball (all sizes)
See Pattern Notes
Needle: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular and straight or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular, set of DPNs, and straight
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle (cn)

GAUGE
21 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Cables patt with larger ndl
21 sts x 26 rows = 4” in Double Moss Stitch with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit flat and sewn to the body. The neckband is picked up and worked in the round after seaming.

Please note that the largest size as written requires exactly 1 full skein of yarn. You may wish to purchase an additional skein as insurance if making this size.

Offbeat is a self-striping yarn. To ensure your project looks as close to the sample as possible, when breaking and rejoining yarn, be sure to visually match the point at which you’re rejoining. This may require you to wind off some yarn. We promise the results are worth the effort!