Description
This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
This sweater began with a quote from Bruce Lee, “Water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” It’s been through several iterations since it first leapt onto my needles, but I’m delighted to re-imagine it once again for little ones. The waterfall panel reminds me of long road trips with our boys, with scenic waterfall stops along the way. To be honest, they were mostly potty breaks and a chance to stretch our legs, but the scenery was a welcome bonus. The center panel is a clever arrangement of increases and decreases – no cables required!
For the grown-up version, see Stillwater and the Waterfall Tee here.
For the matching hat, see Waterfall 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 | Berroco Ultra Wool| 100% superwash wool | 292 yards/267 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 4/3.5mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – body
- US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
- US Size 3/3.25mm (16-24 in/40-60 cm) circular needle – bottom ribbing
- US Size 3/3.25mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle or DPNs – neckline
- US Size 3/3.25mm DPNs – sleeve cuffs
Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE: 22 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: 18.5 (19.75, 21.25, 22.75, 24.25, 26.5, 27.75) in/47 (50, 57, 58, 61.5, 67.5, 70.5) cm
- Length of lower body from underarm: 6 (6.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 12, 14) in/15.5 (16.5, 18, 21.5, 25.5, 3.5, 35.5) cm
- Sleeve length: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 11, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5) in/16.5 (19, 21.5, 28, 32, 34.5, 37) cm
- Sleeve circumference: 7.25 (8, 8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 10.5) in/18.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22.5, 23, 24, 26.5) cm