Drive-Thru Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids by Wendy Bernard
Product Description
Drive-Thru knitting pattern for unisex kids' pullover or cardigan by Wendy Bernard. This is knit in the round and joined in one piece from the bottom up. My son Evan models my sample in size 4T (he usually wears a 3T, so I suggest going one size up for boys,) I knit it in Cascade 220 Superwash wool yarn (2 skeins for main color, 1 each for stripes.)
Pattern description from Wendy Bernard follows: Also known as the "Quicko-Cheapo" and sized 2T thru 16, this cardigan/pullover pattern is quick because it calls for a worsted weight yarn that knits up so speedily that once you're done, you'll want to cast on for another one, right away. And the great thing about this is that, although there are a few color changes, there isn't a particular technique involved. In fact, even though the yoke pattern looks a bit like Fair Isle, it really isn't. It's just a couple of colors mixed on one row, then a few plain-colored rows that follow.
Cardigan or Pullover for Ages: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 [12, 14, 16]
Chest Sizes: 21, 23, 25, 27, 28.5 [30, 31.5, 32.5] inches
Approximate Finished Chest Circumference: 22.5, 24, 26, 27.5, 29 [31, 32.5, 33.5] inches (cardigan slightly larger)
Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rows=4 inches on US Size 8 (5mm) needles
Materials: Plymouth Galway/Highland (100% wool, 100gms/210yds) MC: 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 [4, 4, 5] skeins CC1: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein CC2: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein CC3: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein Or, MC plus several yards of different odd balls for yoke treatment.
Yarn substitution suggestion: Cascade 220 Superwash Wool. Same yardage requirements as above yarn.
US Size 7 (4.5mm) and 8 (5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch Markers, Scrap Yarn, Buttons for Cardigan Version
Difficulty: Easy. You’ll knit in the round, do some decreases and simple color changes. Beginners might need help with 2 short rows that are worked at the back neck.
Pattern description from Wendy Bernard follows: Also known as the "Quicko-Cheapo" and sized 2T thru 16, this cardigan/pullover pattern is quick because it calls for a worsted weight yarn that knits up so speedily that once you're done, you'll want to cast on for another one, right away. And the great thing about this is that, although there are a few color changes, there isn't a particular technique involved. In fact, even though the yoke pattern looks a bit like Fair Isle, it really isn't. It's just a couple of colors mixed on one row, then a few plain-colored rows that follow.
Cardigan or Pullover for Ages: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 [12, 14, 16]
Chest Sizes: 21, 23, 25, 27, 28.5 [30, 31.5, 32.5] inches
Approximate Finished Chest Circumference: 22.5, 24, 26, 27.5, 29 [31, 32.5, 33.5] inches (cardigan slightly larger)
Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rows=4 inches on US Size 8 (5mm) needles
Materials: Plymouth Galway/Highland (100% wool, 100gms/210yds) MC: 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 [4, 4, 5] skeins CC1: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein CC2: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein CC3: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 [1, 1, 1] skein Or, MC plus several yards of different odd balls for yoke treatment.
Yarn substitution suggestion: Cascade 220 Superwash Wool. Same yardage requirements as above yarn.
US Size 7 (4.5mm) and 8 (5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch Markers, Scrap Yarn, Buttons for Cardigan Version
Difficulty: Easy. You’ll knit in the round, do some decreases and simple color changes. Beginners might need help with 2 short rows that are worked at the back neck.
