A slightly chunky sweater, with a V-neck and balloon sleeves. The Minis Late summer sweater is knitted from the bottom up in brioche. First the body is knitted, the piece is divided into front and back pieces under the sleeves. A V-neck is made on the front piece, the piece is brought together at the shoulders and an edge band is knitted at the neck. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and the sleeves are knitted in the round in English rib without decreases. The sleeves become slightly balloon-shaped when they are finished with a tight elastic.
Sizes: 1 (2) 3–4 (5–6) 7–8 (9–10) 11–12 years
Knitting tension: Before washing: 18 stitches in English rib on needles no. 4 After washing: 16 stitches in English rib on size 4 needles
Measurements (after washing): Width measured under sleeves: approx. 26.5 (29) 31.5 (34) 36.5 (39) 41.5 cm
Knitting suggestions: Circular knitting needles 3.5 mm 40 cm for elastic (+60/80 cm for elastic on sleeves if using magic loop). Circular knitting needles 4 mm 40 and 60 cm. Double pointed needles 3.5 mm and 4 mm for sleeves if not using magic loop.
Materials: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 grams Baby merino from Drops (50g = 175m) OR Thin merino wool from Sandnes yarn (50g =175m) together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (125) 125 grams Kid silk from Drops (25g = 210m) OR Thin silk mohair from Sandnes yarn. (25g = 212m)
