Smiling baby wearing bright red sweater and matching hat and holding a book
Laughing baby wearing bright red hand knit sweater
Detail of the Firecracker Pullover, a red sweater with firework-like details around the lower edge
The back of a baby wearing a bright red hand knit sweater that features firework-like bursts around the yoke of the neck
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Firecracker Pullover

Celebrate the littlest “firecrackers” in your life with this simple twist on the Fireworks Sweater. Worked from the top down in the round, this pullover features columns of firecracker blasts cascading down the yoke. With a relaxed fit and genderless style, it’s a quick knit with just enough texture to keep things interesting.

$11.00

Description

Celebrate the littlest “firecrackers” in your life with this simple twist on the Fireworks Sweater. Worked from the top down in the round, this pullover features columns of firecracker blasts cascading down the yoke. With a relaxed fit and genderless style, it’s a quick knit with just enough texture to keep things interesting. 

For the matching hat, see the Firecracker Beanie here.
For the adult sweater, see the Fireworks Pullover here.
For matching adult accessories, see the Fireworks Cowl, Fireworks Shawl and Firecracker Socks.

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 | Neighborhood Fiber Company 100% organic merino| 275 yards/4 oz | 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/ 256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters total 
  • Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up. 


Needles 

  • US Size 5/3.75mm (12 -24 in/30-60 cm) circular needle – yoke and body (use length that is most comfortable for the size you’re knitting, transition to a longer length as needed) 
  • US Size 5/3.75mm (12 in/30 cm circular needles or DPNs) – sleeves 
  • US Size 4/3.5 mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – neckline 
  • US Size 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing 
  • US Size 4/3.5mm (DPNs) – sleeve cuffs 
  • Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge. 


Gauge: 21 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm with largest needle in stockinette stitch, blocked 

Notions 


Finished Measurements (blocked) 

  • Chest circumference: 21.25 (22.75, 24.25, 25, 27.5, 29.75, 32) in/ 53.25 (57.25, 60.5, 62.5, 69, 74.25, 80) 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, 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: 6.75 (7.25, 7.25, 7.5, 8.5, 8.75, 10.25) in/ 17.25 (18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25.75) cm 
  • Yoke depth (measured from under the ribbing to the underarm): 5.25 (5.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6.25, 7, 7) in/ 13.25 (13.75, 14.75, 14.75, 15.75, 17.25, 17.25) cm