Isadora Sweater, Child
The Isadora Sweater (child size) is a delicate and eye-catching knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with a folded crewneck collar and then classic raglan shaping that allows for easy customization of the body and sleeve lengths. The showstopper bishop sleeves are knit in a lace pattern to create airy but dramatic sleeves.
The suggested positive ease is 2-4” (5-10 cm).
Knit with fingering weight yarn held together with mohair.
Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino (50g = 273 yds {250 m}) held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25g = 246 yds {225 m}).
Of the merino, you will need:
90, 112, 136 (160, 178, 209) grams OR
493, 614, 746 (873, 974, 1143) yards OR
450, 561, 682 (798, 890, 1045) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Of the mohair, you will need:
45, 56, 68 (80, 89, 104) grams OR
443, 550, 672 (790, 875, 1028) yards OR
405, 504, 614 (722, 800, 940) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Sample is knit in Artichoke Purple for both yarns.
Size
This pattern is sized for children ages 2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12) years with a finished chest circumference of 23, 25, 27 (29, 31, 33) inches or 58, 63, 68 (73, 79, 84) cm. Suggested positive ease is 2-4 inches (5-10 cm). A schematic is provided.
Gauge
21 x 28 = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles.
Difficulty
This pattern is rated at an intermediate level. You will need to know how to track a lace chart (the chart is both charted and written), German Short Rows, decreases (k2tog), increases (M1L, M1R), and Italian Bind Off.
The Isadora Sweater (child size) is a delicate and eye-catching knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with a folded crewneck collar and then classic raglan shaping that allows for easy customization of the body and sleeve lengths. The showstopper bishop sleeves are knit in a lace pattern to create airy but dramatic sleeves.
The suggested positive ease is 2-4” (5-10 cm).
Knit with fingering weight yarn held together with mohair.
Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino (50g = 273 yds {250 m}) held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25g = 246 yds {225 m}).
Of the merino, you will need:
90, 112, 136 (160, 178, 209) grams OR
493, 614, 746 (873, 974, 1143) yards OR
450, 561, 682 (798, 890, 1045) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Of the mohair, you will need:
45, 56, 68 (80, 89, 104) grams OR
443, 550, 672 (790, 875, 1028) yards OR
405, 504, 614 (722, 800, 940) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Sample is knit in Artichoke Purple for both yarns.
Size
This pattern is sized for children ages 2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12) years with a finished chest circumference of 23, 25, 27 (29, 31, 33) inches or 58, 63, 68 (73, 79, 84) cm. Suggested positive ease is 2-4 inches (5-10 cm). A schematic is provided.
Gauge
21 x 28 = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles.
Difficulty
This pattern is rated at an intermediate level. You will need to know how to track a lace chart (the chart is both charted and written), German Short Rows, decreases (k2tog), increases (M1L, M1R), and Italian Bind Off.
The Isadora Sweater (child size) is a delicate and eye-catching knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with a folded crewneck collar and then classic raglan shaping that allows for easy customization of the body and sleeve lengths. The showstopper bishop sleeves are knit in a lace pattern to create airy but dramatic sleeves.
The suggested positive ease is 2-4” (5-10 cm).
Knit with fingering weight yarn held together with mohair.
Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino (50g = 273 yds {250 m}) held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25g = 246 yds {225 m}).
Of the merino, you will need:
90, 112, 136 (160, 178, 209) grams OR
493, 614, 746 (873, 974, 1143) yards OR
450, 561, 682 (798, 890, 1045) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Of the mohair, you will need:
45, 56, 68 (80, 89, 104) grams OR
443, 550, 672 (790, 875, 1028) yards OR
405, 504, 614 (722, 800, 940) meters OR
2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) balls
Sample is knit in Artichoke Purple for both yarns.
Size
This pattern is sized for children ages 2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12) years with a finished chest circumference of 23, 25, 27 (29, 31, 33) inches or 58, 63, 68 (73, 79, 84) cm. Suggested positive ease is 2-4 inches (5-10 cm). A schematic is provided.
Gauge
21 x 28 = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles.
Difficulty
This pattern is rated at an intermediate level. You will need to know how to track a lace chart (the chart is both charted and written), German Short Rows, decreases (k2tog), increases (M1L, M1R), and Italian Bind Off.