Pattern Description from Interweave Knits, Summer 2010: “Kristin Nicholas adorns a simple shape with allover basketweave stitch and a bright colorwork band for a fast, fun knit. Swap the singalong Sweater’s colors for a completely different look.”

Finished Size: 24 (28, 32, 36)“ chest circumference, to fit children’s sizes 2–4 (6–8, 10–12, 14–16). Sweater shown measures 32”, modeled on an 11-year-old.

Yarn: Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mohair; 93 yd (85 m)/50 g): #NHJ0178 harvest spice (A), 5 (5, 6, 6) balls; #NHJ2163 golden honey (B), #NHJ6416 midnight blue (C), and #NHJ5185 spring green (D), 1 ball each.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16” circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; markers (m).

Gauge:

• 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in basket st on larger needles
• 20 sts and 22 rows = 4” in Fair Isle on larger needles.