Breather

And... breathe. Here's a truly relaxing knitting experience, a comforting and satisfying project you can come back to when you need a break. This cozy and modern sweater is a true wardrobe staple for all the little ones (and not so little ones) in your life. With its **extended sizing** (12 baby/child/teen sizes are included) you can make one for every baby, kid and teenager you know! This sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, and features a fold-over neckline (instructions for a simple neckline are also included.) The sleeves feature my signature faux elbow patches. The front yoke of the sweater is worked in garter stitch, which results in a lower front neckline for a comfortable fit without the need for short rows. Easy-peasy! **SKILLS REQUIRED:** Casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, binding off. **SIZES**: **3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo) // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo {12yo, 14yo, 16yo}** **To fit chest:** 16 (17, 18, 19) // 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28 {30, 31.5, 32.5} inches or 40.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5) // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71 {76, 80, 82.5} cm **Garment chest circumference at underarms:** 19.25 (21, 22, 23.5) // 24.5, 27, 28.75, 30.25, 31.25 {34.5, 36.25, 37} inches or 49 (53.5, 56, 59.5) // 62, 68.5, 73, 77, 79.5 {87.5, 92, 94} cm The age indication is a guideline only. If possible, please choose a size based on the recipient’s actual chest measurement instead of the age label. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have. **YARN REQUIREMENTS:** Approximately 300 (350, 375, 400) // 475, 525, 575, 675, 775 {875, 950, 1025} yards or 274 (320, 343, 366) // 434, 480, 526, 617, 709 {800, 869, 937} meters of worsted (10 ply) weight yarn Size 3mo sample above is knit in Malabrigo Rios, colorway “Sandbank.” **GAUGE:** 19 sts x 30 rounds = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round using larger needles, after blocking Please adjust needle size if needed to achieve the recommended gauge. **NEEDLES:** - US 7 or 4.5 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge) 16 inches or 40 cm in length For sizes 4yo and up only: an extra needle of the same diameter 24 inches or 60 cm in length - dpns matching above diameter (or a long circular needle if using magic loop technique) - US 6 or 4 mm diameter circular needle (or one size smaller than needle used to match stockinette gauge) 16 inches or 40 cm in length. For sizes 4yo and up only: an extra needle of the same diameter 24 inches or 60 cm in length - matching dpns (or a long circular needle if using magic loop technique) **NOTIONS:** - 4 markers, including one contrasting-colored marker - tapestry needle - 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long