Per multiple requests, I finally had some time during a break from work and was able to finish writing the pattern to add additional sizes. As some of you know, the original version only had size 4 because I knitted the sweater for my daughter when she was 4 years old. I had to do some research as usual to learn the different measurements on the parts of a garment and in various child sizes I was adding. It was quite a project and another invaluable learning experience.
The numbers in the updated pattern were not tested but written based on the original size 4, and using meticulous math calculations. I will knit size 8 for my daughter when time permits. I hope you enjoy it.
Valentine updated version
Finished chest size: 23.5 (25, 26, 28, 30, 32) inches for sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12)
Yarn: 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Knit Picks Superwash Swish DK weight (123 yards/50g), or equivalent.
Needle size: 6; circular needles and double point needles.
Gauge: 23 sts x 31 rows = 4 inches.
Notions: Size D (3.25mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, stitch holders, and tapestry needle
Pattern instruction here Valentine updated version and in Ravelry.
Hi Catherine,
My mother-in-law is knitting this lovely jumper for one of my daughters, but isn’t sure she has interpretted your abbreviations correctly. Could you post a cheat-sheet of what ssk, and sk2p would mean please.
Thank you
Anthea
Anthea,
The abbreviation instruction has been added to the pattern (last page). Please click on the pattern link at the end of the post again for the updated version. My post http://catknitsalot.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/what-do-knitted-decrease-stitches-look-like/ also has further information on various decreasing stitches if you like to take a look. Please let me know if there are further questions.
Catherine