Yarn for this pattern
Yarns you could use
Stylecraft Special Aran
£2.35
Sirdar Country Classic Worsted
From £3.50
King Cole Firefly Aran
£5.75
Rico Creative Cotton Aran
£2.95
Any yarn of the same weight will work. Knit a tension square first, and check the pattern for how many balls you need in your size.
Pattern details
| Pattern code | 2469 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sirdar |
| Format | Download |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Pattern type | Sweater |
| Pattern for | Child |
| Sizes | 56-81cm |
Pattern Code: 2469
Brand Name: Sirdar
Format: Downloadable PDF
Discipline: Knitting
Yarn Weight: Aran
Needle Size: 8mm
Pattern Type: Sweater
Pattern for: Child
Sizes: 56-81cm
Featured Yarn: Supersoft Aran
Brand Name: Sirdar
Format: Downloadable PDF
Discipline: Knitting
Yarn Weight: Aran
Needle Size: 8mm
Pattern Type: Sweater
Pattern for: Child
Sizes: 56-81cm
Featured Yarn: Supersoft Aran
What you'll need
| Size | 2-3 years | 4-5 years | 6-7 years | 8-9 years | 10-11 years | 12-13 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Contrast | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Number of balls (average) by size.
Main: F022 Sirdar Supersoft Aran, 100g, shade 926
Contrast: F049 Sirdar Touch, 100g, shade 008
Needles: 1 pair 5mm (UK6 – USA8) and 1 pair 4mm (UK8 – USA6) knitting needles; 1 pair 8mm (UK0 – USA11) knitting needles
Also: Stitch holder
Amounts are approximate and taken from the pattern. Always knit a tension square first.
| Featured yarn | Supersoft Aran |
|---|---|
| Yarn weight | Aran |
