Ollie's Classic Crew

Ollie’s Classic crew was designed with my sweet son in mind. This sweater is meant to be a cozy sweatshirt for everyday wear, with comfortable details and an oversized fit. It is knit from the top down with deep raglan shaping and neat folded hems. **Sizing** 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) Finished circumference: 22.5, 23.5, 26.5, 27.5 (29.5, 31, 33.5, 34.5) in / 56, 59, 66, 69 (74, 77.5, 84, 86.5) cm Size Notes: To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient's chest and add 4 in / 10 cm for sizes 1-3, and 6 in / 12.5 cm for sizes 4-6. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, considering the best fit for the child. **Yarn** 345, 400, 470, 515 (635, 745, 870, 980) yds / 315, 366, 430, 471 (581, 681, 796, 896) sport weight to DK/light worsted weight wool yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch. Suggested Yarns: Purl Soho Good Wool 383 yds/350 m per 100g skein, 100% Andean highland wool. Substitutions: Drops Karisma ($), Cascade 220 Sport ($$), Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia ($$$), Madeline Tosh Farm Twist ($$$$), Woolfolk Tov DK ($$$$$) Note: Sample is shown in Size 18M; 420 yards of Purl Soho Good Wool, 383 yds/350 m per 100g skein. **Gauge and Needles** 20 stitches & 28 rounds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette in the round, after blocking, on larger needles US size 6 (4 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting *OR* needle size required to obtain gauge US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting *OR* two sizes smaller than needle size required to obtain gauge Extras: Stitch markers, tapestry needle **Techniques** Long tail cast on, knitting in the round, wrap and turn short rows, right and left leaning increases, stockinette stitch, purling, picking up stitches, three needle bind off, sewing down a collar **Credits** Editing: Heather Storta Pattern testers shown in Projects page.