DOG-MOTIF SWEATER

Knit Simple Magazine Winter 2013 #25

Design by Maré Bonnette/The Sassy Skein

Stripes and colorblocking are right on trend, but it’s the puppy’s sweet face—knit separately and sewn on, then embellished with buttons and simple embroidery—that will charm the children.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Key West Karibbean Kotton by The Sassy Skein, 1¾oz/50g skeins, each approx 74yd/68m (mercerized cotton)
• 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins in #227 sea grass (A)
• 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins in #232 key lime (B)
• 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins in #224 sea shell (C)
• 1 skein in #235 pirate chest brown (D)
• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 12″/30cmlong
• Stitch holders
• Stitch marker
• Two each ⁵⁄8“/16mm white and ⁷⁄8“/22mm brown two-hole buttons

SIZES
Sized for child’s 2 (4, 6, 8). Shown in size 4.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest 23 (25, 27, 29)”/58.5 (63.5, 68.5, 73.5)cm
• Length 14 (15, 16, 18)”/35.5 (38, 40.5, 45.5)cm
• Upper arm 9 (10, 11, 12)”/23 (25.5, 28, 30.5)cm

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using size 8 (5mm) needles.

Delivery Method: Downloadable as an Electronic PDF