Panda Kit - Sweater

This kit does not include the pattern. You'll also need a copy of Claudia Q's new book, Making Memories: Timeless Knits For Children.

 

PRE-ORDER

Panda was meant to be modern and sleek but also fun. As a child, I loved collecting shells and shiny things on the beach, but not many of my garments had pockets to store my treasures. This memory inspired me to add plentiful pocket space to this relatively simple design which colours remind me of the cute panda bear. Make it as a cardigan or a sweater.

 

Size

0–3 mos (3–6 mos, 6–12 mos, 12–18 mos, 2 yr) (4 yr, 6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr) 

Recommended ease: 2" / 5 cm of positive ease at chest

Chest Circumference: 14.5 (16.25, 18.5, 20.25, 22.5) (24.25, 26.25, 28.25, 30)" / 36 (41, 46, 51, 56) (61, 65, 71, 75) cm

Body Length to Underarm (front): 4.25 (4.75, 5.25, 5.75, 6.25) (7.75, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5)" / 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) (17, 20, 23, 25) cm

Raglan Depth: 3.75 (4, 4.5, 5, 5) (5.75, 6.25, 6.75, 7)" / 9 (10, 11, 13, 13) (15, 15, 17, 17) cm

Upper Arm Circumference: 6.25 (6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.5)" / 16 (17, 19, 20, 22) (24, 26, 27, 29) cm

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 5.75 (6, 7, 8, 8.5) (9.75, 11.5, 13, 14)" / 15 (15, 18, 20, 22) (25, 29, 33, 36) cm

Yarn

Yarn A: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Putty 

Yarn B: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 4) skein(s) of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Putty 

Yarn C: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue 

Yarn D: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway Deep Petroleum Blue 

1 strand of each yarn A and B are held together throughout the pattern for the Main Colour (MC). 1 strand of each yarn C and D are held together throughout the pattern for the Contrast Colour (CC)

Needles (NOT IN KIT): US 3 / 3.25 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles (optional), 24" / 60 cm and a set of DPNs. US 6 / 4 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles (optional), 24" / 60 cm and a set of DPNs