Rino Round Neck Children's Sweater

The Rino is a fun and fit round neck sweater in 8 children’s sizes. This sweater is easy to knit with simple stitches and construction. The top down design provides a nicely shaped neckline that’s worked flat. But after the yoke is complete it’s knit in the round. The speckle yarn in cake pop makes a fab kids’ sweater! **Rino Round Neck Children's Sweater** is a **top-down pullover knitting pattern** sized from toddler to teen, worked mostly **in the round** with minimal seaming and a relaxed, **oversized fit** that leaves room to layer and grow. Construction and technique -------------------------- • **Top-down construction** so you can try on as you go and adjust length before binding off • Joined and worked **in the round** for the body; the yoke sections are worked **flat** for clean shaping • **Crew neck** opening with **ribbed** neckband, cuffs, and hem for a tidy, polished finish • **Positive ease** throughout for a cozy, comfortable silhouette that works over long-sleeved layers • Long sleeve length sized proportionally across all eight sizes Materials --------- • **Worsted weight yarn** sample shown in **Brava Speckle by Knit Picks** (100% acrylic, machine washable, kid-friendly) • Yardage: approximately **436 yds** (size 2) to **1,308 yds** (size 16) • **US 7 (4.5 mm)** needles for body; **US 6 (4 mm)** needles for ribbed edgings • **Gauges:** • **18 stitches x 24 rounds = 4 inches in St st** • **18 sts / 24 rows per 4 in in stockinette**, blocked • Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle Sizing ------ • Eight sizes: **2 \[4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16\]** • Fits toddler (1-3), child (4-12), and teen (13-17) • Oversized silhouette with generous positive ease; finished measurements included in pattern for each size What's included --------------- • **Written instructions** for all eight sizes • **Captioned video tutorial** to guide you through key techniques • Printable PDF with full materials list, abbreviations, and step-by-step notes This pattern is a natural fit for fall and holiday gift knitting. Worsted weight works up quickly, and the machine-washable yarn means the finished sweater can actually survive childhood. Cast on the size they wear now, or size up for a longer run. Knit one for the small person in your life who deserves something handmade.