Owl Sweater & Hat Knitting Pattern – K435 A playful 4ply sweater and matching hat featuring cabled owl motifs finished with button eyes. The sweater includes a shoulder opening for easy dressing, while reverse stocking stitch lets the owls stand out beautifully. Please note: This listing is for the knitting pattern only. Choose the printed or digital PDF option below; yarn, needles and notions are not included. Sweater measurements To fit chest 43 cm 46 cm 48 cm 53 cm 58.5 cm Finished chest 48 cm 51 cm 54 cm 58.5 cm 64 cm Length to shoulder 22 cm 24 cm 27 cm 30 cm 34 cm Sleeve length to underarm 16 cm 18 cm 20 cm 21 cm 24 cm Hat sizes: 6–9 months (40 cm), 12–18 months (43 cm) and 2–3 years (46 cm) approximate circumference. Yarn requirements Yarn: Baby Haven 4ply, now sold as New Zealand Merino 4ply, 178 m per 50 g ball. Work with one strand. To fit chest 43 cm 46 cm 48 cm 53 cm 58.5 cm Sweater and hat 534 m 534 m 712 m 890 m 1,068 m Construction and skill level The sweater body and sleeves are knitted flat and seamed, with a buttoned shoulder opening. The hat is also knitted flat, crown-shaped and seamed. This is an intermediate project for knitters comfortable with cables, reverse stocking stitch, shaping and sewing on small decorative buttons securely. Needles, notions and gauge 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm straight needles Cable needle, stitch holders and markers 1 button for the sweater and 8 buttons for the owl eyes Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles
