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Valentine

October 31, 2008 by catknitsalot

A sweet sweater for multiple seasons and occasions- wear it with just a camisole or a thin T-shirt underneath during spring or fall when the weather is just a bit chilly but too warm for a sweater with a tighter neck opening, or wear it with a turtleneck underneath during winter and the soft merino wool would sure keep your little girl toasty and warm. The ribbing on top and the heart shape lace pattern lining the bottom edges give it the dress-up feel while the simple shape of the garment keeps it casual. Pattern offers 2 styles for the neck opening – crocheted collarless edge, or knit rolled edge.

Yarn: Knit Picks Superwash Swish DK, 5 skeins; colorway Cornflower

Needle size: 6

Gauge: 23 sts x 31 rows = 4 inches

Notions: Stitch markers and tapestry needle.

Finished size: chest size 25 inches

Click here for the Valentine pattern.

Posted in Patterns | Tagged child, heart-shape lace, knitting pattern, merino wool, sweater | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on December 30, 2008 at 11:38 pm | Reply Val Campbell

Very pretty! Adding yet another to my long list of to-do patterns!
on January 26, 2009 at 10:52 pm | Reply Lise G.

This is very, very pretty and exactly the style and yarn weight I was looking for to make to my grandaughter’s birthday. Unfortunately it’s too small! ;9( How difficult would this be to enlarge to a size 8-10 (Cdn chils’s size)? Have any ideas on how I might make it work?
on January 28, 2009 at 9:45 am | Reply catknitsalot

Thanks for your interest in the pattern. I will try to look into incorporating various sizes into the pattern soon. At the mean time, one quick way is to experiment with large yarn weight and needles, even though the number of stitches may still need some tweaking. I hope to add more sizes in a month.
on January 28, 2009 at 7:55 pm | Reply Lise G.

Thanks so much! I’ll drop in often to watch for the update! I had thought of your idea of just using heavier weight yarn, unfortunately, when my grandaughter was here over Xmas, she actually chose the yarn I would use for her next sweater…no wiggle room there…(cause she’s the ~boss~ you know!) I’ve started a different project, but will keep this one in mind for next year! Thanks again!
on June 12, 2009 at 12:01 am | Reply Cris Komons

Please send me the valentine sweater pattern to my e-mail. For some reason I can’t get it to print.

Thank you,

Cris Komons
on July 7, 2009 at 5:33 am | Reply jackie

Hi Catherine,

If there is a size 12, kindly let me knit. It so nice, i would like to knit for my girl.

Thank you for sharing.
on October 15, 2009 at 6:23 am | Reply B.S.P.

If you have the size 12 pattern worked out for the Valentine sweater, please email the directions to me. It is perfect for my granddaughter.
on November 25, 2009 at 7:44 am | Reply HC

This is a beautiful pattern. Is there a size for a 6 yr. old?