Were you the type of kid who was always looking for an easier, less complicated way of doing things (or to not do them at all)? Do you love the look of set-in sleeves but don’t want to actually have to knit sleeves separately and seam them in? If so, this is for you. This pullover is virtually seamless and the sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around the armhole and working a series of short-rows to shape the cap.

The smallest three sizes (newborn-12 months) have a neck placket to facilitate getting the sweater over babies’ disproportionately large heads.

Finished Sizes:

Newborn (6 months, 12 months, 2 years) 4 years (6, 8, 10) years.

with finished chest circumferences of:

16 (18.5, 19.75, 22) 24.5 (26.5, 28.25, 29.5)”
40.5 (47, 50, 56) 62 (67.5, 72, 75) cm

The sample shown is shown in a size 2 on a small 2.5 year old.

Yarn Requirements:

Approximately 310 (370, 435, 520) 660 (810, 1020, 1120( yards / 234 (339, 398, 475) 604 (741, 933, 1024) meters DK weight wool.

Sample shown in Fyberspates, Vivacious DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool & 251 yards / 230 meters per 115g) Colorway: Verdigris; 2 hanks

Needles and Notions:

US size 7 / 4.5 mm 16 or 24” / 40 or 60 cm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge); and circular needles of the same length in one size smaller; and needles of both sizes as preferred for working small circumferences in the round.

6 removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, optional waste yarn/stitch holder. Smallest 3 sizes: 2 buttons.

Techniques used:

Short rows, slipped stitches, decreasing, picking up stitches.

Many thanks to Dana Gervais for tech editing this pattern.

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