We think this jolly red and white sweater would be perfect as a gift or for a little one to wear on Christmas Day.
By Sarah Hatton
FOR AGES 2-11!
YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% superwash wool, 50g/104m)
For yarn quantities and measurements see size table
■ A set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needle, 60cm long if using the magic loop technique
■ A set of 4mm DPNs (optional) for neck
■ 4mm circular needle, 60cm long
■ A set of 4mm DPNs
■ Stitch markers
■ Stitch holders
TENSION
22 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
WHERE TO BUY
■ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
■ Little Wool Shop
01495 239416 or www.littlewoolshop.com
■ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com
FAIR ISLE KIDS’ JUMPER
BODY
Note Worked in one piece from neck down.
Cast on 66 (72: 76: 78: 82) sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn A, and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Pm to mark beg of round.
Rib round *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
This round sets rib.
Work 5 (5: 6: 7: 7) further rounds in rib as set.
Change to 4mm DPNs or circular needle.
Next round Using Yarn A, knit to end, inc 2 (0: 0: 2: 2) sts evenly across. [68 (72: 76: 80: 84) sts]
Begin colourwork: Round 1 *K2A, K2B; rep from * to end.
Round 2 *K2B, K2A; rep from * to end.
Round 3 Using Yarn A, knit.
Round 4 Using Yarn A, *(M1, K3) 6 (0: 2: 4: 6) times, (M1, K2) 8 (18: 16: 14: 12) times; rep from * once more. [96 (108: 112: 116: 120) sts] Round 5 *K1A, K1B, K2A; rep from * to end.
Round 6 *K1B, K1A; rep from * to end.
Round 7 As round 5.
Round 8 Using Yarn A, knit.
Round 9 Using Yarn A, *(M1, K4) 6 (6: 2: 4: 6) times, (M1, K3) 8 (10: 16: 14: 12) times; rep from * once more. [124 (140: 148: 152: 156) sts] Round 10 Using Yarn B, knit.
Round 11 *K1A, K1B; rep from * to end.
Round 12 Using Yarn B, knit.
Round 13 Using Yarn A, knit.
Round 14 Using Yarn A, *(M1, K5) 10 (14: 10: 8: 6) times, (M1, K4) 3 (0: 6: 9: 12) times; rep from * once more. [150 (168: 180: 186: 192) sts] Round 15 *K2A, K1
