This is a set-in sleeve sweater with a simple intarsia panel for the beard and applique hat. The tartan sleeves add a touch of sophistication to this fun knit and they are worked using a stripe sequence with column of purl stitches. Once the sleeve is completed, a crochet hook is used to work a column of stitches into the purl ‘ditch’ row.
Full instructions are included for working the slip stitch columns.
Sized to fit 1-2years, 2-3years, 4-5years, 6-7years, 8-9years
Knit in DK weight yarn, great for stash busting! The fabulous beard is worked using King Cole, Luxury Fur yarn, but could be worked in White DK yarn also.
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Needles:
Straight 3.25mm & 4mm
Also Needed:
stitch markers
stitch holder
3 grey buttons, 1.5cm
3.5mm crochet hook
small amount of toy filling for nose
tapestry needle
Tension:
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10 x 10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles.
Pattern Notes:
This is a set-in sleeve sweater with a simple intarsia panel for the beard and applique hat. The tartan sleeves add a touch of sophistication to this fun knit and they are worked using a stripe sequence with column of purl stitches. Once the sleeve is completed, a crochet hook is used to work a column of stitches into the purl ‘ditch’ row.
