Kids sweater knitting pattern

Rita is a beautifully designed wool sweater that is part of the family pattern collection from Icewear. The pattern is available in sizes ranging from 3 years to XXL. The design features a classic Icelandic lopapeysa pattern that is pleasing to the eye and enjoyable to knit. The sweater is knitted with the soft Saga Wool yarn from Icewear, and the pattern includes instructions for knitting the sweater in two different ways: the traditional method, where you start from the bottom and knit upwards, and an alternative method, where you start from the top and knit downwards. SIZES 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 years Bust circumference: 28-29¾ -31½ -33¼ -35 in (71-75.5-80-84.5-89 cm) Womens body length to underarm: 10 -11½ -13 -14 -16 in (25-29-33-36-41 cm) Womens sleeve length to underarm: 10¼ 12-13¼ -15 -16½ in (26-30-34-38-42 cm) YARN Saga wool from Icewear, 100% wool, 50g (100 m/ 109 yd) Color 1 (2109/4108): 200-250-300-350 400 g Color 2: Litur 2 (1000/1000): 50-100-100-100-100 g NEEDLES US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm), 40 and 60 cm circular needles US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles GAUGE 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) = 18 sts and 24 rounds in stockinette stitch on needles US 8 (5 mm). METHODS The sweater is knitted in the round with stockinette stitch and stranded knitting on the yoke and at the bottom of the body and sleeves. The ribbings at the bottom of the body, sleeves and the collar are knitted; k 1 st, p 1 st, repeat. * Available in English and Icelandic