SIZES
1, 2, 3, 4, (5, 6, 7, 8)
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
20, 22, 23, 25 (27, 29, 30, 31) inches
51, 56, 58.5, 63.5 (68.5, 74, 76, 78.75) cm
APPROX. AGE EQUIVALENCE
6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs (5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 10-12yrs)
Choose a size that allows for 2 to 3 in (5 to 8 cm) of positive ease around the chest.
Model shown is wearing a size 4 with chest measuring 22”
YARN
Weight: DK
2, 2, 2, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
309, 383, 424, 547 (578, 674, 755, 915) yds
282, 350, 388, 500 (528, 616, 690, 837) m
Sample shown in
Size 4: Dyed and True Yarns - Perfect DK | Dusty Rose
100 % Superwash Merino, 219 yds / 200 m per 100g skein
NEEDLES
Circular needles, at least 16 or 24 inches (40 or 60 cm) long, in two sizes:
3.75mm (US #5) needles for ribbing
4mm (US #6) needles for body and arms
Sets of DPN needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves, if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
22 sts X 30 Rows = 4 rows in Stockinette on 4mm needles (or size needed to get gauge)
TOOLS
Stitch markers (with at least one to distinguish BOR)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders