One for the Boys c. 2013


ONE FOR THE BOYS (...OR GIRLS)




This is a cozy little sweater with a shawl collar to keep your little guy warm while making him look like a little man. This raglan sweater is worked from the top-down. The cabling is centered in the front with an XO pattern. The shawl collar is picked up along the neck edge and requires short rows.


LANGUAGES

One for the Boys is available in English.

SIZES

Child: 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10) Chest Measurement:
21" (22", 23", 24", 25", 27", 28") / 53 (56, 58.5, 61, 63.5, 68.5, 71) cm

FINISHED MEASURMENTS

Finished Chest Circumference (including ease):
23" (24", 25", 26", 27", 29", 30") / 58.5 (61, 63.5, 66, 68.5, 74, 76) cm

Finished Armhole depth:
5.5" (5.5", 6", 6.25", 6.5", 7", 7.5") / 14 (14, 15, 16, 16.5, 18, 19) cm


EASE

There is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of positive ease worked into the chest circumference. To determine the correct size, first measure chest circumference and compare this with the Sizes and Chest Measurement as stated in the pattern. Then determine how tight or loose you would like "One for the Boys" to fit.

GAUGE

20 stitches x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size US 7 (4.5 mm) needles (or size needed to get gauge), measured on a washed and blocked swatch.

DIFFICULTY

Intermediate (cable charts, short rows)

NEEDLES

US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge) for body, and US Size 5 (3.75 mm) needle for ribbing;
Tapestry needle

YARN

Rios by Malabrigo yarns - Approximately, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins at 210 yards (192m) per skein.

OTHER MATERIALS

Stitch Markers in several different colors







Copyright: Please respect the moral rights of independent designers. The copyright of this pattern remains with the author. This pattern is provided for personal home use only. It should not be sold. Commercial use of this pattern is a violation of the copyright. Selling products made from this pattern or distributing this pattern in any manner is prohibited under the copyright unless Amanda Woeger has granted express written permission.