A simple textured striped hoodie with knit as you go  garter stitch front bands for a boy or a girl.

Drop shoulder sleeves and a neat hood make this is an easy to knit pattern.

Knitted in 8ply merino and sized 1-10 years.

TENSION: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm [4 ins] over stst on 4 mm [6 US] needles.

MEASURMENTS:

To fit:

Age                       1-2    3-4    5-6    7-8     9    10     Years

To fit size                51    56     61     66      71    76     Cm

                             20    22     24     26     28    30     Ins

MATERIALS:

Recommended yarn - 8ply Merino

Sage                        5       6       6       7      8       9      50gm Balls

One pair each size 3.25 mm [3 US], 4 mm [6 US] knitting needles knitting needles, stitch holders and 6/7 buttons.