Product Description
The Volt Mini Me is here!
This sweater is worked in pieces. The front and back are worked and then joined at the shoulders with a three-needle cast off. The stitches for the sleeves are picked up and worked down towards the cuff. The collar ribbing features an i-cord cast off and is worked in the round.
The colour work ‘flash’ is worked using the Intarsia technique. The sides of the back and front and also the sleeves feature a rib design.
The sweater is designed to be worn with up to 4” (10cm) of positive ease (depending on size)
Materials: MC: 295 (326, 391, 466, 530, 615, 700, 800)m / 325 (359, 431, 513, 583, 677, 770, 880)yds
CC1: 26 (29, 34, 36, 42, 48, 62, 68)m / 29 (32, 38, 40, 47, 53, 69, 75)yds
CC2: 7 (8, 10, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16)m / 8 (9, 11, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18)yds
Volt Mini Me Sweater by Sue Stratford
What is Being Made
The Volt Mini Me is a children's knitted sweater designed by Sue Stratford, offering eight size options to fit babies and children from 6-12 months through 12-14 years old. This is a classic pullover-style sweater featuring a fitted silhouette with set-in sleeves, making it a versatile layering piece for young wearers across multiple age ranges.
Design and Fit
The sweater is designed to be worn with up to 10cm (4 inches) of positive ease, allowing for comfortable movement and growth room depending on the selected size. Finished chest circumference measurements range from 52cm (20½") for the smallest size to 86cm (33½") for the largest size. The garment features a back neck width of 13.5cm to 20.5cm (5¼" to 8") across the eight sizes, with armhole depths ranging from 11cm to 19.5cm (4¼" to 7¾"), ensuring proper proportions for each age group.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Volt Mini Me employs fundamental knitting construction methods suitable for an intermediate-level knitter. The sweater features set-in sleeves with upper arm circumferences ranging from 21.5cm to 32cm (8½" to 12½") and lower arm circumferences from 13cm to 19cm (5¼" to 7½"). Sleeve length varies from 18cm (7") for the smallest size to 38cm (15") for the largest, accommodating the proportional growth of children's arms. The hem-to-underarm length increases from 17cm (6¾") to 33cm (13"), allowing the sweater to grow with the wearer.
Yarn and Materials
The Volt Mini Me is worked in DK weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape suitable for children's garments. The pattern is designed for use with appropriate needles for DK weight yarn, allowing knitters to achieve proper gauge and fabric consistency throughout the sweater. The DK weight choice makes this sweater versatile for various fiber content options, from practical machine-washable synthetics to natural fibers.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it accessible to knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle set-in sleeve construction and garment shaping. The multiple size options provide an excellent opportunity for knitters to practice consistent gauge and proportional adjustments across different dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Sue Stratford |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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