Tenderheart

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Tenderheart** - by Tin Can Knits -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- *My kids are lucky to have grandparents with tender hearts looking out for their happiness. This sweater is a classic for big or little sweethearts, with crisp geometric motifs that sparkle in high contrast colours. * -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** **Sizing** #sizeinclusive 0-6mo (6-12mo, 1-2yr, 2-4yr, 4-6yr, 6-8yr, 8-10yr, **XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL**) Finished chest measurement: 17.5 (19.5, 22, 24, 26, 28.5, 30.5, **32.5, 35, 37, 41.5, 46, 50, 54.5, 59**)" **Yarn** DK weight yarn MC: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 800, 900, **1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200**) yards CC: 140 (140, 150, 170, 230, 240, 250, **270, 270, 300, 330, 400, 430, 520, 580)** Samples shown in [Madelinetosh Tosh DK][1] in ‘antler', 'scarlet', and 'tart' and [John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK][2] in ‘KBN02’ and ‘KBN55’. **Needles** US #4 / 3.5mm and US #6 / 4tmm (or as required to meet gauge) for sizes 0 - 4 years: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size* for sizes 4 yrs - XS: 16” circulars, 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size* for sizes S - 4XL: 16” circulars, 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size* * Alternatively you can use the [magic loop technique][3] to knit smaller diameter tubes on a long circular needle **Gauge** 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stockinette on larger needles **Notions** darning needle and stitch markers **Helpful Tutorials** [Let's Knit a Bottom Up Sweater][4] [Fair Isle Tips and Tricks][5] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][6] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-dk-twist [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/john-arbon-textiles-knit-by-numbers-dk [3]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [4]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2017/03/28/lets-knit-a-bottom-up-sweater/ [5]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2015/05/26/how-to-knit-fair-isle/ [6]: http://www.tincanknits.com