Frankie Sweater Junior The Frankie Sweater Junior is worked seamlessly from the top down. The sweater features raglan increases along the yoke and short rows to shape the neckline for a comfortable fit. Narrow stripes are worked throughout the body and sleeves and can be knit in multiple contrast colours or in a single shade for a more understated look. Designed with generous positive ease, the Frankie Sweater Junior has a relaxed, oversized fit that makes it ideal for layering. Sizes 1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–12) years Finished Measurements Age (years) 1–2 2–3 3–4 4–5 5–6 6–7 7–8 8–9 9–10 10–12 Chest circumference (cm) 73 76 78 81 82 87 90 92 97 102 Length (cm) 36 38 42 43 45 48 49 50 52 53 Sleeve length (cm) 22 25 27 28 29 31 32 34 36 38 The sweater is designed with approx. 20–23 cm of positive ease.Choose a size based on the child’s chest measurement. Yarn Requirements Yarn 1–2 2–3 3–4 4–5 5–6 6–7 7–8 8–9 9–10 10–12 Main Colour (m) 432m 432m 540m 540m 540m 648m 648m 756m 756m 864m Stripe Colour (m) 108m–216m 216m 216m 216m 216m 216m 216m 216m 216m–324m 324m Yarn suggestion:Sandnes Garn Double Sunday – 50 g = 108 m The stripe colour requirement depends on the number and width of stripes worked. Needles 3 mm circular needles (40 cm and 60 cm)3 mm double-pointed needles or Magic Loop Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 23 stitches × 36 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking Construction • Worked seamlessly from the top down• Raglan increases along the yoke• Short rows to shape the neckline• Body and sleeves worked in the round• Stripes worked throughout Skill Level ★ ★ ★Intermediate – suitable for knitters familiar with top-down construction and short rows.
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