‘Samuel’s sweater’ is a simple basic sweater that can be used for both girls and boys. The sweater is a project for beginners, without any difficult techniques. The ribbing is knitted according to a simple description. The sweater is knitted from top down with increases for raglan on the yoke.

Sizes:  6 mo.   (9 mo.)   1yr.   (2-3 yr.)   4-5 yr.  // ( 5-6 yr.)  6-7 yr.  (8-9yr.)

Needles: 3,5 mm (US: 4 ) and 4 mm (US: 6) circular needles as well as 3,5 mm (US: 4) and 4mm (US: 6) double pointed needles

 Gauge (UK: Tension): 21 stitches = 10 cm (3.9 inches) in stockinette stitch

Yarn suggestion: 2 treads of ‘Sunday’ from Sandnes garn (50g = 235m/ 257 yards)

Alternative yarn suggestion: 2 treads of ‘Merino’ from ‘Knitting for Olive’ (50g = 250m / 273 yards OR 1 tread of ‘Lerke’ from ‘Dale garn’ (50g = 115m / 126yards)

Weight needed: 150g   (200g)   200g   (250g)    250g   //  (300g)   300g   (350g)