The Cloud Sweater Junior is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked flat back and forth while short rows hare worked to shape the shoulders. Then, each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening. 

Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge.

Size guide

The Cloud Sweater Junior is designed to have approx. 20-25 cm  of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years are designed to fit a chest circumference of 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (78) 82 cm. The measurements for the finished sweater can be found on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is maintained). If the intended wearer measures 62 cm around the chest, you should knit a size 6-7 years. A size 6-7 years sweater has a chest circumference of 87 cm which in the given example would give the intended wearer 25 cm of positive ease. If the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the length to fit the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is shorter or taller than average.

Sizes:  1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years

Bust circumference: 71 (73) 78 (82) 85 (87) 89 (92) 96 (101) 106 cm

Length: 34 (36) 39 (41) 43 (44) 46 (48) 50 (53) 55 cm (measured mid back excl. collar)

Gauge: 17 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on a 4.5 mm [US7] needle

Needles: Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] / 40, 60 and 80 cm [16, 24 and 32 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4.5 [US7]

Yarn Option 1:Sesia Nordica 8ply held together with 2ply Silk Mohair

Yarn Option 2: Chaska Alpaca Air 12ply

Yarn Option 3: Inca Spun Worsted 10ply

All yarn requirements are shown on the Size Chart above

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)

*In purchasing this product you will receive the printed knitting pattern for the pictured item so that you can knit it up yourself, not the actual finished item*