Playdate Sweater

High contrast colors bring the simple stitch detail to life in playful rings of color in this fun pullover sweater. There’s no colorwork, no carrying floats, it’s just a series of stripes and slipped stitches.

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.

No matter how old we are, we’re never too old for playtime with a friend. We might call it brunch or happy hour these days, but the idea of setting aside time to unwind with your favorite people will always be a welcome distraction. High contrast colors bring the simple stitch detail to life in playful rings of color. There’s no colorwork, no carrying floats, it’s just a series of stripes and slipped stitches. Knit top-down in the round, this sweater works up quickly in worsted weight yarn.

For the grown-up version, see Happy Hour here.
For the matching hat, see Playdate 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 | HiKoo Sueno | 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Rayon from Bamboo | 182 yards/166 meters in 100 g

  • MC: (Teal) 280 (310, 320, 450, 520, 700, 730) yards/256 (283, 293, 411, 475, 640, 667) meters
  • CC: (White) 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 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 in/40 cm) circular needle – neckline
  • US Size 5/3.75mm (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: 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: 17.5 (19.25, 20.75, 23, 24, 25.5, 28.75) in/ 44.5 (49, 53, 57.5, 61, 65, 73) cm
  • Length of lower body from underarm: 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 9.25, 10.75, 12.75, 14.75) in/ 17 (18.5, 19.5, 23.5, 27.5, 32.5, 37.5) cm
  • Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/ 16.5 (19, 21.5, 29, 32, 34.5, 37) 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