This cowl neck sweater for girls exudes warmth and sophistication. The sweater is sleeveless but has armhole, shoulder, and neck shaping for a good fit. It is knit in the round from the bottom up until the underarms, and then knit back and forth to the shoulders. The shoulders are joined with a three needle bind off, and the textured cowl neck is picked up and knit in the round. The armholes are finished with simple crochet. Knit in a bulky yarn, it’s a project that will give you quick satisfaction.

SIZING
Finished chest measurements for the sweater are:
26” (28, 30, 32, 34)” / 66 (71, 76, 81.5, 86.5) cm
These measurements correspond with the following sizes: 6/6x (7/8, 10, 12, and 14/16).
Sizes are approximate. This sweater is meant to be worn with 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm positive ease, so it’s best to use your child’s measurement as a starting point.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Knitpicks Swish Bulky, 100% Superwash Wool, 137 yards/3.5 oz.
415 (480, 550, 625, 700) yards / 380 (440, 500, 570, 640) meters
Needles:
• Size 7 US / 4.5mm and 9 US / 5.5 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long (or size necessary to obtain gauge)
• Set of size 9 US / 5.5 mm dpn’s, or 16” / 40cm long circular needle, or 32” / 81.5 cm long circular needle for magic looping for cowl neck
• Size 11 US / 8mm needle for binding off cowl neck
• Size US H8/5mm crochet hook
Other: 2 stitch markers, scrap yarn or spare needles to hold sts.