Description
This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
When my boys were small they were determined about things like snacks, storytime and the idea that they absolutely, definitely, 100% did not need to wear a coat no matter what I said about the weather. If the little ones in your life are just as determined about coat-wearing, perhaps you can be the clever one and talk them into a sweater, instead. If you look closely at the stitch details on this pattern, you can almost imagine the faces of clever little foxes.
For the grown-up version, see Foxtrot Cardigan here.
For the matching hat, see Clever Fox 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: DK weight | Urban Girl Yarns Boston DK| 100% superwash wool | 230 yards/210 meters in 100 g | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) 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 6/4mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – body
- US Size 6/4mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
- US Size 5/3.75mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing
- US Size 4/3.5mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle or DPNs for smallest sizes – 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
NOTIONS:
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Blocking pins, blocking mat
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Chest circumference: 18.4 (19.2, 20.8, 23.2, 24.8, 26.4, 28) in/ 46 (48, 52, 58, 62, 66, 70) cm
- Length of lower body from underarm: 5.85 (6.35, 6.85, 8.35, 9.85, 11.85, 13.85) in/ 14.5 (16, 17, 21, 24.5, 29.5, 34.5) cm
- Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.25 (18.75, 21.25, 27.5, 31.25, 33.75, 36.25) cm
- Sleeve circumference: 7.2 (7.6, 8.4, 8.8, 9.2, 9.6, 10.4) in/ 18 (19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26) cm