Note: This item is a digital pattern and NOT a knitted sweater or a kit. No refunds are given.
Language: English
About the pattern
The Stitch Me Up Sweater is a kids’ raglan sweater. This dinosaur version has 3 dinosaurs and 4 ferns spread harmoniously across the sweater. Note that the gradient background shown in one of the sweater examples is made by combining this pattern with the compatible Upgrade Sweater pattern. The gradient details are not included in this pattern. The sweater is knitted top down with 2x2 ribbing and a folded neckline. The neckline is shaped with German short rows and has an elastic bind off for those little but big heads. The dinosaur motifs are embroidered on with duplicate stitch and basic embroidery stitches. The pattern contains thorough descriptions, pictures, diagrams and instructional videos on how to do the embroidery, 2x2 Italian bind-off and the folded rib with an elastic bind-off. The pattern comes with several yarn options some of which contain mohair. Note that mohair is sometimes not recommended for kids under 1y, so consider a non-mohair option for the smallest size or be mindful of the extent you use the sweater.
Sizes
6-12 months (1y) 2y (3y) 4y (5y) 6y.
Sweater circumference (cm): 62 (64) 67 (69) 73 (75) 78.
Sweater length (cm): 33 (36) 39 (41) 42 (43) 45 (measured from back neck and down).
Sleeve length (cm): 19 (21) 23 (25) 26 (28) 29 (measured from armpit to edge of cuff).
Yarn
1 strand of Filcolana, Pernilla (175 m / 50 g).
Usage Pernilla: 150 g (150 g) 150 g (150 g) 200 g (200 g) 200 g.
For the bordeaux sweater shown in this pattern I used colour 1: Boysenberry/807, colour 2: Parrot Green/824 and colour 3: Thuja/346.
Usage, body (colour 1): 100 g (100 g) 150 g (150 g) 150 g (150 g) 200 g.
Usage, neck and body rib (colour 2): 20 g (20 g) 20 g (25 g) 25 g (25 g) 25 g.
Usage, sleeve rib (colour 3): 10g.
You can find info for the following yarn alternatives in the pattern info for the robot and unicorn version on my website (gauge is the same for all the yarn alternatives):
1 strand of Sandnes, Tynn Silk Mohair (212 m / 25 g) together with 1 strand of Kaos Yarn, Halo Brushed Alpaca (225 m / 25 g) – robot version.
And
1 strand of Sandnes, Sunday (235 m / 50 g) together with 1 strand of Sandnes, Tynn Silk Mohair (212 m / 25 g) – unicorn version.
And
1 strand of KFO, Merino (250 m / 50 g) together with 1 strand of KFO, Soft Silk Mohair (225 m / 25 g) – unicorn version.
You can also combine the dinosaur motifs of this pattern with the gradient pattern of the Upgrade Sweater as shown in the pictures.
Note that the yarn amounts above are generally rounded up to be on the safer side, but if your measurements differ from the given measurements in the pattern, consider if you need to get more than listed above.
Yarn usage for the embroidery will depend on the type of yarn you choose. For the dark green in the dinosaurs I used about 5 g of Pernilla (175 m / 50 g m). For thicker yarn types expect no more than 10 g of the colour most used.
Recommended yarn for the embroidery is the same type and thickness or slightly thicker than the yarn used for the knitted base to get proper coverage. If you used 2 lace strands (mohair or brushed alpaca) for the knitted base, I recommend 1 strand of merino (225-235 m / 50 g) with 1 strand of mohair (210-215 m / 25 g) for the embroidery. In this case think about using light and airy yarn and avoid heavier materials like cotton with respect for the soft and light knitted base. In general, much thicker yarn to create full coverage is not recommended, as the layers will become very thick and stiff.
Other materials
4.0 mm 40 and 60 cm circular needles.
3.5 mm 40 and 60 cm circular needles.
3.0 mm 40 cm circular needles.
(3.5 and 3.0 mm double pointed needles if you don’t use Magic Loop).
1 tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.
1 pair of scissors.
Gauge
22 sts x 33 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch. Recommended needles for this are 4.0 mm 40 and 60 cm circular needles.
The pattern is digital. You will be able to download it after you have purchased the pattern.
For private use only. This pattern is not to be copied, shared, resold or redistributed. Nor are systematic sales of products made from this pattern allowed.
If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to email info@sofiesknitbit.com — I'll reply as soon as possible.
