Boathouse Jr Sweater

If you’re looking for a quick foray into colorwork, Boathouse Jr. offers an easy canvas for color exploration. The little colorwork “buoys” will shine in bright contrasts, subtle gradients and everything in between.

This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.

 

$11.00

Description

This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.

If you’re looking for a quick foray into colorwork, I have just the thing for you. Boathouse Jr. offers an easy canvas for color exploration; just enough to keep things interesting, without being fiddly. The little colorwork “buoys” will shine in bright contrasts, subtle gradients and everything in between.

For the grown-up version, see Boathouse Pullover here.
For the matching hat, see Tugboat Beanie here.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

SIZES: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) throughout pattern

YARN: Worsted weight | Berroco Ultra Wool | 100% superwash merino wool | 219 yards/200 meters in 100 g

  • MC: (Cream) 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards 256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters
  • CC1: (Dark aqua) 50 (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) yards 46 (55, 59, 64, 69, 73, 78) meters
  • CC2: (Light aqua) 50 (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) yards 46 (55, 59, 64, 69, 73, 78) meters


Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge (especially row gauge) and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

NEEDLES

  • US Size 5/3.75mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – yoke and body
  • US Size 5/3.75mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
  • US Size 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/30-60cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing
  • US Size 4/3.5mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – neckline
  • US Size 4/3.5mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs


Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE: 20 st and 26 rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked

Note: Use both yarn colors in your swatch – and wet block it before you begin – to check for possible color transfer.

NOTIONS: 


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

  • Chest circumference: 19 (21, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5, 29, 31) in/ 47.5 (52.5, 56.25, 61.25, 66.25, 72.5, 77.5) cm
  • Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/ 15 (16.25, 17.5, 21.25, 25, 30, 35) cm
  • Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 10.5, 12, 13, 14) in/ 16.5(19, 21.5, 26.5, 30.5, 33, 35.5) cm
  • Sleeve circumference: 6.9 (7.6, 7.6, 8.4, 8.7, 9.1, 10.2) in/ 18 (19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26) cm
  • Yoke depth (from below ribbing to underarm): 5.2 (5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.5, 7.1, 7.4) in/ 13 (13.75, 14.5, 15.5, 16.25, 17.75, 18.5) cm