| Age: | 9-12 months | 18-24 months | 3-4 years | 5-7 years | 8-10 years | 11-12 years | 13-15 years |
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Bloksy sweater is comfortable unisex garment for any season. Easy bloksy stitch in the lower part of sweater’s body combined with vertical textured stripes on the top which create interesting geometrical surface texture. This sweater is a great project for those meditative evening knits as well as good enough for advanced beginners to jump into sweater knitting.
Bloksy sweater is knitted bottom up on straight needles. After the shoulders are seamed, the stitches are picked up for the collar and sleeves. The round collar is knitted in the round in 2 x 2 rib. Sleeves are knitted back and forth top down, which allows to adjust the length easily.
The Bloksy Sweater is a knitted children's pullover sweater designed for sizes ranging from 9-12 months through 13-15 years. This downloadable knitting pattern offers seven size options to accommodate growing children, with finished chest measurements from 22 inches (56 cm) for the smallest size up to 37 inches (94 cm) for the largest size. The length to shoulder varies from 11⅞ inches (30 cm) for infants to 22 inches (56 cm) for teenagers, making it a versatile pattern suitable for multiple age groups.
This beginner-friendly knitting pattern employs fundamental techniques appropriate for new knitters. The construction utilizes both flat and circular knitting methods, incorporating stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping. The pattern uses standard abbreviations for basic knitting operations, allowing crafters to follow the instructions with foundational knitting knowledge. Circular needles are incorporated for seamless or in-the-round construction elements, while straight needles work flat sections of the garment.
The Bloksy Sweater pattern relies on essential knitting stitches suitable for beginner-level projects. The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic fabric appearance characteristic of traditional sweaters. The pattern employs:
These basic stitches are combined to construct the garment pieces, with stitch markers used throughout to help maintain pattern accuracy and track increases or decreases for shaping.
The Bloksy Sweater requires DK weight yarn (also known as 8-ply), with yardage requirements varying by size. Skein quantities range from 3 skeins (50g each) for the smallest 9-12 month size to 8 skeins for the largest 13-15 year size, with each skein containing 147 yards (134 meters). This yarn weight provides an appropriate balance of drape and structure for a children's sweater.
Recommended yarn options include premium choices such as Baby Merino Silk DK by Rowan, Poetry by Willow and Lark, Cascade 220 Superwash by Cascade Yarns, Sirdar Snuggly Baby Cashmere Merino DK, Patons Diploma Gold DK, and Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK. These recommendations emphasize soft, washable fibers appropriate for children's garments.
Tools required include US 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles for the main fabric, a US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle measuring 50 cm for ribbed edgings or seamless construction, four stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming if necessary.
The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using US 6 (4.0 mm) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements across all seven size options. This moderate gauge produces a fabric with good definition and drape suitable for a children's sweater.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | ViTalina Craft |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Been searching for this pattern a long time and was thrilled to find it with very clear instructions. I am almost finished the back and the pattern is very easy to follow. Keep up the amazing service and wonderful selections of yarns and patterns.
