Shackleton Sweater

Named for Ernest Shackleton, the sailor and Antarctic explorer, this sweater is sure to keep your little ones warm as they make their own explorations of the world. The pattern includes five sizes (from 0-24 months) and buttonhole instructions for both boy’s and girl’s versions.

To Fit Chest:

16 (17½, 19, 20, 21)"

Finished Measurements:

Chest circumference: 19½ (21, 23, 24, 25)"

Length: 9 (10¼, 11½, 12½, 14½)"

Yarn:

290 (355, 435, 525, 630) yds in main colour (MC) 25 (30, 30, 35, 35) yds each in 2 contrast colours (A and B)

Size 0-3 months shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Emerald City (MC) and 1 skein each Grasshopper (A) and Natural (B).

Hooks:

Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

Size 8 (5mm) crochet hook

Notions:

Yarn needle, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)

buttons

Gauge:

17 sts and 12 rows = 4" in Body Pattern with smaller hook, after blocking.

17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Granite Stitch with larger hook, after blocking