Alex Kit

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

This sweater is named after my younger brother, Alex. The gathered sleeves and waist, along with the triangle neckline add a rustic look to this simple, everyday piece.

Sizes

0–6 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

Chest Circumference: 18 (20, 22.25, 24.25) (26, 28, 30.25, 32.25)" / 45 (50, 56, 60) (65, 70, 76, 80) cm

Body Length to Underarm: 4.5 (5, 6, 7.5) (9, 10, 11, 11.5)" / 11 (13, 15, 19) (23, 25, 28, 29) cm

Raglan Depth: 4.25 (4.75, 5.25, 5.25) (6.25, 6.5, 7, 7.25)" / 11 (12, 13, 13) (16, 16, 18, 18) cm

Upper Arm Circumference: 6.75 (8, 8.5, 9.25) (10.25, 10.75, 11, 11.5)" / 17 (20, 21, 23) (26, 27, 28, 29) cm

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 6 (7, 8, 8.5) (10, 11.5, 13, 14)" / 15 (18, 20, 21) (25, 29, 33, 35) cm

Yarn

1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) of Semilla Pura by BC Garn (100% GOTS certified organic wool-weight, 382 yds / 350 m – 100 g), colourway Beige Gray Marled 04 

Needles (NOT IN KIT): US 2 / 2.75 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles, 24" / 60 cm circular needles (for sizes 4–10 yrs) and a set of DPNs. US 4 / 3.5 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles (for baby sizes and size 2 yr), 24" / 60 cm circular needles (for sizes 4–10 yrs) and a set of DPNs