Side Bow Slipover Mini

Sizes: 2-3, 4-5 (6-7, 8-9, 10-12) yrs Intended to fit Chest Sizes: 20.5, 22 (24, 26.75, 29)” / 51.5, 55, (60, 67, 72.5) cm Finished Chest Circumferences: 24.5, 26, (28, 30.75, 33)” / 61.5, 65, (70, 77, 82.5) cm Intended ease: approx. 4” / 10 cm of positive ease Yardage: Fingering weight (held double): 750, 800 (850, 900, 950) yds / 700, 750 (750, 800, 850) m DK weight (held single): 400, 400 (450, 450, 500) yds / 350, 400 (400, 400, 450) m Suggested yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino [50g (1.8 oz) / 273 yds (250 m) Colourway: Artichoke Purple] Needles and notions: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles for the body on 24 - 32” / 60 - 80 cm length cords. Body is knit flat. Two US 4 / 3.5 mm needles for double knit button band and collar *Use whichever needle sizes are needed to obtain gauge. If opting for buttons instead of ties: 6 - ½” / 12 mm buttons Other notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold live stitches Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, worked flat and measured AFTER blocking Gauge for double knit button band: 22 sts x 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on US 4 / 3.5 mm Techniques used: picking up stitches, double knitting, Tubular Bind-Off