Unicorns are so on-trend right now! Little ones will be overjoyed with their very own magical hoodie. Use plain stocking stitch, mixed with stand-out stripes to knit the base of the hoodie. Embellishments like the hair, horn and ears use a mix of crochet, clever shaping and neat sewing to complete the look.
Needles:
- Straight 3.25mm & 4mm, you may find it easier to use long circulars particularly around the hood.
- 3.25mm DPN’s (or needles for working in the round)
- 4.5mm crochet hook (for the hair)
Also Needed:
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
- Sewing needle and cream thread
- Stitch holders
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.
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1-2y |
2-3y |
4-5y |
6-7y |
8-9y |
10-11y |
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TO FIT CHEST |
cm |
53 |
56 |
61 |
67 |
71 |
76 |
|
in |
21 |
22 |
24 |
26.5 |
31 |
33 |
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|
ACTUAL CHEST |
cm |
61 |
66 |
69 |
76 |
80 |
85.5 |
|
in |
24 |
25.75 |
27.25 |
30 |
31.5 |
33.5 |
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LENGTH |
cm |
36 |
38 |
42 |
48 |
52 |
56 |
|
in |
14 |
15 |
16.5 |
19 |
20.5 |
22 |
|
|
SLEEVE LENGTH |
cm |
30 |
32 |
34 |
37 |
41 |
45 |
|
in |
11.75 |
12.5 |
13.5 |
14.5 |
16. |
17.75 |
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YARN |
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Stylecraft, Special DK (100g/295m) |
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Yarn A |
Cream (1005) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
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Yarn B |
Apricot (1026) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Yarn C |
Lemon (1020) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Yarn D |
Spring Green (1316) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Yarn E |
Cloud Blue (1019) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Yarn F |
Wisteria (1432) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
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Sirdar, Snuggly Pearls DK (50g/170m) |
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Yarn G |
Pearly Pink (302) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |