Top-down? Check. Steeked? You got it. Something even the boys will wear? Absolutely!

 

Here’s a combination of a classic yoke shape and stranded color-work with an undated finish. As you work from the top down you’ll progress through 3 bands of color which are nestled between 3 rounds of increases resulting in a classic round yoke. A steek paves the way for a zipper and the short sleeves make this a great layering piece for those busy boys and girls.

 

Sizes

Children’s 2-4 (6-8, 10-12) years.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 28.5 (32.25, 35.75) inches.

Length: 14 (18, 22) inches.

Note: always choose which size is best by the measurement in inches rather than the number size.

Yarn 

Vermont Organic’s O~Wool Classic

100% organic Merino wool

3.5 ounces / 100 grams per skein

198 yards / 181 meters per skein

3 (4, 4) hanks MC.

1 hank each of 4 complementary colors.

Sample shown in Main color “Evergreen” with “Sage”, “Cornflower”, “Sky”, and “Natural”.

Needles

24 or 29 inch* US #7 (4.5 mm) circular needle.

24 or 29 inch* US #6 (4.0 mm) circular needle.

*Needle length based on garment chest width.

US #7 (4.5 mm) double point needles.

US #6 (4.0 mm) double point needles.

OR the size needle you need to obtain appropriate gauge.

Extras

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, 1 separating sport zipper.

Skill level

Experienced.

Skills Needed

Working in the round, stranded color-work, working from a chart, short-rows, steeks.

Gauge

18 sts / 25 rows = 4 inches over stockinette stitch.

Note: Wash your swatch as directed on the yarn care label and carefully block it. Let it dry completely and then measure for gauge.