Softee Chunky Twists - Child's Easy Pullover (kn)

Cute, basic pullover for little ones is an easy project. Sizes 2-10 (chest measurement 21-28in (53.5-71cm). Shown in Bernat Softee Chunky Twists Tropic Twists (#86712) knit using sizes 5 mm (U.S. 8) and 6 mm (U.S. 10) needles.

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Sizes: 2 (4-6-8-10): 21 (23-25-26½-28) ins [53.5 (58.5-63.5-67.5-71) cm].

Finished chest: 24½ (26½-29-31-33) ins [62 (67.5-73.5-78.5-84) cm].

MATERIALS
Bernat Softee Chunky Twists (80 g/2.8 oz)
4 (4-5-5-6) balls of #86712 (Tropic Twists)
or #86630 (Tangerine Twists)
or #86730 (Tango Twists).

Sizes 5 mm (U.S. 8) and 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 st holders.

GAUGE: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).

BACK: **With smaller needles, cast on 46 (50-54-58-62) sts. 1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing 4 times more.
Change to larger needles and beg with a knit row, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 7 (8½-9½-10½-11½) ins [18 (21.5-24-26.5-29) cm], ending with a purl row.

Shape armholes: Cast off 4 (5-5-6-6) sts beg of next 2 rows. 38 (40-44-46-50) sts.**
Cont even until armholes measure 6½ (7-7½-8-8½) ins [16.5 (18-19-20.5-21.5) cm], ending with a purl row.

Shape shoulders: Cast off 5 (5-6-6-7) sts beg next 2 rows, then 5 (6-6-6-6) sts beg next 2 rows. Leave rem 18 (18-20-22-24) sts on a st holder.

FRONT: Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even until armholes measure 4 (4½-4½-5-5) ins [10 (11.5-11.5-12.5-12.5) cm], ending with a purl row.

Shape neck: Next row: K14 (15-17-17-19). K2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. 15 (16-18-18-20) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows, then on every following alt row to 10 (11-12-12-13) sts.
Cont even until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending with a purl row.

Shape shoulder: Cast off 5 (5-6-6-7) sts beg next row. Purl 1 row. Cast off rem 5 (6-6-6-6) sts.
With RS of work facing, slip next 6 (6-6-8-8) sts from spare needle onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts: Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to end of row. 15 (16-18-18-20) sts. Work as given for left side, reversing all shapings.

SLEEVES: With smaller needles, cast on 30 (34-34-38-38) sts.
Work 10 rows in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back.
Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st, inc 1 st each end of next and every following 2nd (2nd-2nd-4th-4th) row to 40 (40-40-56-60) sts, then every following 4th (4th-4th-6th-6th) row to 48 (52-56-60-64) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 9 (11-13-14½-16) ins [23 (28-33-37-40.5) cm], ending with a purl row. Place marker at each end of last row.
Cont for a further 6 (6-6-8-10) rows. Cast off loosely.

FINISHING: Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

Collar: Sew right shoulder seam. With RS of work facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 13 (13-16-16-17) sts down left front neck edge. K6 (6-6-8-8) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 13 (13-16-16-17) sts up right front neck edge. K18 (18-20-22-24) from back st holder. 50 (50-58-62-66) sts.
Beg with a 2nd row, work 3 rows in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Back.
Cast off in ribbing.

Sew left shoulder and collar seam. Sew in Sleeves, placing rows above markers along cast off sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.