Willy is a member of my new baby collection “The Taddles”. Heis the knave among the Taddles. Nothing in the world could ruffle him, even in hectic situations he remains cheerful and shows his encouraging smile. Sure that he feels like a king - and is often treated as if he were one. This is obvious not only by the slightly askew crown on his head.

The sweater is designed in a simple cut, so even patient beginners can knit it. Of course, the motif in this pattern can be knitted. However, those who prefer to embroider the smaller areas of color with the duplicate stitch, can have a look to my video. Here I explain the technique of duplicate stitch and stem stitch for the outlines (in a separate video). The words are German, but the technique is understandable for all languages. Both are available here.

Sizes:Pattern contains construction notes for sizes 0 - 3 months, 3 - 6 months, 6 - 12 months, 12 - 18 months, 18 - 24 months and 2 T - 3 T

Bust circumferences of sweater: 18”/20”/22”/26”/27”/29” (= 46/50/58/66/70/74 cm)

Gauge: 23 sts and 34 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm)

Materials:

I used Drops „Safran” (100% cotton, yardage 175yds/50 g); 50/100/100/150/150/200 g navy blue (# 09), 50/50/50/100/100/100 g lime (Fb 31), each 50 g red (# 19) and orange (# 28), some waste yarn of strong yellow (# 11), black (# 16) and white (Fb17)

US 2 (3 mm) circular or straight needles (or any size to obtain gauge)

3 mm crochet hook (only for small sizes up to 6 - 12 months)

2 small buttons, 11 mm Ø (only for small sizes up to 6 - 12 months)

1 embroidery needle (if you like to embroider the motif)