The bright colors of machine washable Liberty Wool make it the perfect choice for hardwearing kids’ sweaters. A great first knitting project, these drop shoulder pullovers each use four colors. Choose the same stripe width on body and sleeves or mix it up.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
Child’s 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12).
Version 1 shown in size 8.
Versions 2 and 3 shown in size 6.
Version 4 shown in size 10.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32)“
Length: 11 (12½, 13½, 14½, 16, 17)”

Yarn
Liberty Wool by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% washable wool; 50 g = 122 yards)

Version 1: wide stripes on both body and sleeves
A – 7819 Orchid Pink, B – 7855 Raspberry Red, C – 7888 Ballerina, D – 7805 Magenta

Version 2: narrow stripes on both body and sleeves
A – 7849 Lapis, B – 7881 Patina, C – 7827 Wine, D – 7894 Jade

Version 3: narrow body stripes, wide sleeve stripes
A – 7859 Mussel Shell, B – 7881 Patina, C – 7805 Magenta, D – 7815 Bright Olive

Version 4: wide body stripes, narrow sleeve stripes
A – 7877 Periwinkle, B – 7856 Hydrangea, C – 7895 Aubergine, D – 7805 Magenta

Needles
Knitting needles in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Knitting needles and circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 6 (4 mm)

Other Materials
Stitch marker

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.