The round-yoke construction of this sweater allows for uninterrupted stripes that start at the roll-neck and continue down through the yoke and the upper part of the body and sleeves. This is a great everyday sweater for active kids. Suggested yarn: Knit One, Crochet Too 2nd Time Cotton, Artfibers Abacus Yarn weight: Worsted Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Stocking Stitch Needle size: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm Yardage: 380 - 450 yards (347 - 411 m) Materials : 220(260) yards worsted weight yarn in main color 160(190) yards worsted weight yarn in contrast color Needles: US 5/3.75mm and US 7/4.5mm 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge and 2 sizes smaller US 5/3.75mm and US 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge and 2 sizes smaller Notions: stitch holders or scrap yarn, stitch markers, yarn needle Sizes available: 2 year, 4 year Pattern Only!