{"product_id":"frogginette-boy-sweater","title":"frogginette - Boy Sweater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s one that I think every little man AND every little lady should have :)\u003cbr\u003eShawl collars are always nice and cozy under a coat -- especially for children who, like mine, adamantly reject scarves… Designed to be relatively close-fitting, this sweater won’t add bulk under a jacket.\u003cbr\u003eThe twisted rib detail and a fun (and easy!) texture stitch add a bit of sophistication. Comfort\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. First it is worked flat, then stitches for the neck placket are cast on and the\u003cbr\u003esweater is then worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the shawl collar, which is knit flat using short rows. The bottom edges of the collar are sewn onto the body. The sleeves are worked in the round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elong-tail cast on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, working\u003cbr\u003eshort rows (explanations provided,) twisted stitches (i.e., ktbl and ptbl: link to video tutorial provided).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo fit chest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16 (17, 18, 19 \/\/ 21, 23, 25, 26.5) inches or 40.5 (43, 46, 48 \/\/ 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5) cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment chest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.5 (19.25, 20, 21.5 \/\/ 22.75, 25.25, 27.75, 28.5) inches or 44.5 (48.5, 51, 55 \/\/ 58, 64, 70.5, 72) cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 275 (300, 350, 400 \/\/ 450, 550, 600, 700) yds or 251 (274, 320, 366 \/\/ 411, 503, 549, 640) meters of worsted to dk weight merino or merino blend yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-US 6 or 4mm 16-inch or 40cm circular needle for five smallest sizes, 24-inches or 60cm circular needle for three larger sizes (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge).\u003cbr\u003e-1 set of matching dpns for stockinette portion of sleeves.\u003cbr\u003e-US 8 or 5mm 16-inch or 40cm circular needle for five smallest sizes, 24-inches or 60cm circular needle for three larger sizes to work the textured portion (or size needed to match textured stitch gauge) and hem.\u003cbr\u003e-1 set of matching dpns for textured portion of sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn for sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 buttons 3\/8 inch or 1 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 sts x 30 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round using smaller needles, after blocking\u003cbr\u003e20 sts x 26 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in textured stitch in the round using larger needles, after blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductDetailsGrid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Block Panel Moveable ProductDescription\" id=\"ProductDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductDescriptionContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this is a  physical pattern and is not in PDF format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deep South Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55017795453305,"sku":"MFRP13402H","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/BoySweater4_2000.webp?v=1741703778","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-eu\/products\/frogginette-boy-sweater","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}