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Love so far crofter dk yarn. Knits up quickly and every row is interesting due to the spray dye yarn. Makes me appear to be a better knitter than I am!!!
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| To Fit Age,Years: | 2-3 Years | 4-5 Years | 6-7 Years | 8-9 Years | 10-11 Years | 12-13 Years |
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Product Description
Knit up something truly special for the little ones in your life with this classic Boys Sweater pattern from Sirdar, crafted in the beautifully textured Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. Rated as an Easy Knit, this pattern is wonderfully approachable for knitters of all experience levels, making it a joy to work from start to finish. Sized to fit ages 2 through 13, with chest measurements ranging from 22 to 32 inches, this versatile sweater grows right alongside your child. Worked at a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over stocking stitch on 4mm needles, the pattern delivers a polished, well-fitted result every time. The conveniently adjustable sleeve length adds a practical touch that any parent will appreciate. Download the PDF instantly and cast on today — this timeless sweater deserves a place in every young knitter's wardrobe story.
Boys Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK - 2256 - Downloadable PDF
£3.85
Boys Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK - Easy Knit Design for Ages 2-13 Years
What is Being Made
This is a classic boys sweater pattern designed for children aged 2 to 13 years, available as a downloadable PDF. The sweater comes in six size options with chest measurements ranging from 56cm (22 inches) for ages 2-3 up to 81cm (32 inches) for ages 12-13. The pattern provides full length measurements from 37cm (14½ inches) for the smallest size to 54cm (21¼ inches) for the largest size, with adjustable sleeve lengths ranging from 23cm to 41cm to accommodate growing children.
Techniques Used
This is classified as an Easy Knit pattern, making it suitable for knitters with basic to intermediate skills. The construction involves knitting flat pieces that are subsequently seamed together. The pattern requires working to a specific tension to ensure proper fit and garment proportions across all six size options. Sleeve length is adjustable, allowing customization based on individual measurements or preference.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used throughout this sweater is stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance ideal for children's knitwear. The pattern likely incorporates ribbed edgings at the cuffs, hem, and neckline, though specific ribbing details are referenced through pattern abbreviations.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Sirdar Crofter DK in shade 050, with quantities varying by size: 3 balls for ages 2-3, 4 balls for ages 4-5 and 6-7, 5 balls for ages 8-9, and 6 balls for ages 10-11 and 12-13. Each ball weighs 50g.
- Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK size 8, USA size 6) knitting needles for main fabric and one pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10, USA size 3) knitting needles for ribbed edgings
- Notions: Stitch holders for managing stitches during construction
Tension and Finishing Details
The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) worked over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Achieving correct tension is emphasized as essential for success, with guidance provided: use a thinner needle if you have more stitches than specified, or a thicker needle if you have fewer stitches. This ensures the finished sweater achieves the intended measurements across all size options.
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Age: 2 Years to 13 Years |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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Many reviewers find the pattern easy to follow and like the wool, which knits up quickly and wears well. Finished pieces are described as looking lovely. Complaints are uncommon, and one reviewer reported receiving a different pattern from the one they ordered.
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Very easy to follow pattern.
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Very easy to follow pattern and the wool is lovely to work with. It’s so interesting too to see how the pattern changes as you knit
great project, very pleased with results
Not made it yet, it's for later in the year, but wanted to get it before it was discontinued
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Easy to follow pattern. Looks lovely made up.
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Have used this wool before and it is nice to knit and wears well
I did not order the above pattern only the rabbit in a lettuce' I now would like a refund