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:
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Blocking pins, blocking mat
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