Trackline Sweater Junior

**This pattern is currently 20% off till the 14th of October at 23.59 (gmt+3), no code is needed.** **Sizes:** 4-5 (5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-12, 12-14) years. **Measurements:** See schematic for detailed finished measurements. **Yarn:** Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (tweed 2523). (Content: 65% Alpaca, and 35% Wool. Weight / Length: 50 gm= Approx. 100 m / 110 yd) Garn Studio Drops Karisma (anthracite mix 53). (Content: 100% Wool. Weight / Length: 25 gm= Approx. 100 m / 110 yd) **Amount of yarn used in gms:** Alpakka Ull: 300-350 (350, 350, 400, 400-450, 450, 450-500, 500-550) gms. Few grams of Drops Karisma. **Amount of yarn used in meters / yards:** Alpakka Ull: 600-700 (700, 700, 800, 800-900, 900, 900-1000, 1000-1100) m / 660-770 (770, 770, 880, 880-990, 990, 990-1100, 1100-1210) yd. Few meters / yards of Drops Karisma. **Recommended needles:** Circular needles in sizes: 3.5 mm / US 4, 4 mm / US 6, and 4.5 mm / US 7 (for collar, body and sleeves; use magic loop for small circumferences if preferred). Double-pointed needles (DPNs) in sizes: 3.75 mm / US 5 (for sleeve i-cords), 4 mm / US 6, and 4.5 mm / US 7 (optional; for sleeves). Spare circular needles. **Notions:** Zipper (17 cm / 6.7 inches). Stitch markers. Waste yarn (for holding stitches) Tapestry needle. **Gauge (Blocked):** 20 sts x 26 rows / rounds in stockinette stitch with Alpakka Ull on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 inches x 4 inches. **Difficulty level:** Advanced *This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.* **Techniques:** German short rows Picking up sts Increases (m1L, m1R, m1pL, m1pR) Decreases (k2tog, ssk) Italian bind off Kitchener stitch Installing zipper Trackline Sweater is designed with a relaxed, oversized fit and worked top down. First, the two saddles are knitted separately. Stitches are then picked up along one side of the saddles to work the back yoke, with short rows used to shape the back neck and shoulders. Stitches are picked up along the opposite side of the saddles to form the front yoke. Next, a folded ribbed collar is worked, followed by the zipper bands. The front and back yokes are then joined in the round to continue the body to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round. Two decorative i-cords are then added to each sleeve. Finally, facings for the zipper are knitted and sewn to the inside of the sweater. The sweater has approx. 16-18 cm / 6.3-7 inches of intended positive ease at the bust area. The sizes 4-5 (5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-12, 12-14) years are designed to fit a chest circumference of 57 (59, 62, 64, 68, 72, 77, 82) cm / 22.4 (23.2, 24.4, 25.1, 26.7, 28.3, 30.3, 32.2) inches. **Please note that:** 1- Any change in stitch / row gauge or switching to yarn of different composition might not give you the same finished measurements or finished look. 2- The pattern is only available in English, and it is not guaranteed that the pattern would be clear if it was translated using translating applications or Google! 3- No refunds are available for PDF downloads. If you experience any issues or need assistance, please email customer support at: nash.knits@hotmail.com and allow 24 to 48 business hours for a response.