Children's colourwork sweater Novita Nalle
Like peas in a pod! Featuring a lovable heart pattern, these retro sweaters evoke childhood memories of enamel dishware.
Size(s)
98(110)122(134)146 cm
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (010) Off-white 150(200)200(250)250 g and (549) Christmas 100(100)150(150)200 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) and Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) or sizes needed to obtain gauge Circular needle (40 cm / 16 in): Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) for the neckline
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length in the back at midpoint 38(41)44(47)51 cm / 15(16¼)17¼(18½)20 in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *¬-*.
On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Colourwork:
work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 76(80)86(90)94 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Using Off-white, work 2 rows of stockinette st. On the first row, increase 1 st = 77(81)87(91)95 sts.
Begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart: work 3(2)2(1)3 sts from the right edge, work the 6 st pattern repeat 12(13)14(15)15 times, work 2(1)1(0)2 sts on the left edge. Work rows 2-16 and then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(27)29(31)34 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3x1st at both ends on every 2nd row = 65(69)75(79)83sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16 cm, bind off the middle 27(27)29(29)29 sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 1x2sts at the neckline edge and the 17(19)21(23)25shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm. Leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21sts on hold for the neckline(e.g. on a piece of yarn). Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 3x2 sts on every other row at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 39(39)41(41)43 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Work 2 rows of stockinette st with Off-white. Then begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the bottom. Use it to determine the starting point for the pattern repeat. Keep repeating rows 1-16 of the chart.
Note: When the piece measures 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)3(2,5)2,5 cm 6(8)9(12)13 more times = 53(57)61(67)71 sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork chart.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends. Decrease 4x1on every other row at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and the off-white yarn, pick up and knit the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 84(84)86(86)88 sts in total. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the sleeve seams and the side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length in the back at midpoint 38(41)44(47)51 cm / 15(16¼)17¼(18½)20 in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *¬-*.
On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Colourwork:
work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 76(80)86(90)94 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Using Off-white, work 2 rows of stockinette st. On the first row, increase 1 st = 77(81)87(91)95 sts.
Begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart: work 3(2)2(1)3 sts from the right edge, work the 6 st pattern repeat 12(13)14(15)15 times, work 2(1)1(0)2 sts on the left edge. Work rows 2-16 and then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(27)29(31)34 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3x1st at both ends on every 2nd row = 65(69)75(79)83sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16 cm, bind off the middle 27(27)29(29)29 sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 1x2sts at the neckline edge and the 17(19)21(23)25shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm. Leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21sts on hold for the neckline(e.g. on a piece of yarn). Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 3x2 sts on every other row at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 39(39)41(41)43 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Work 2 rows of stockinette st with Off-white. Then begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the bottom. Use it to determine the starting point for the pattern repeat. Keep repeating rows 1-16 of the chart.
Note: When the piece measures 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)3(2,5)2,5 cm 6(8)9(12)13 more times = 53(57)61(67)71 sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork chart.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends. Decrease 4x1on every other row at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and the off-white yarn, pick up and knit the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 84(84)86(86)88 sts in total. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the sleeve seams and the side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length in the back at midpoint 38(41)44(47)51 cm / 15(16¼)17¼(18½)20 in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *¬-*.
On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Colourwork:
work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 76(80)86(90)94 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Using Off-white, work 2 rows of stockinette st. On the first row, increase 1 st = 77(81)87(91)95 sts.
Begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart: work 3(2)2(1)3 sts from the right edge, work the 6 st pattern repeat 12(13)14(15)15 times, work 2(1)1(0)2 sts on the left edge. Work rows 2-16 and then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 25(27)29(31)34 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3x1st at both ends on every 2nd row = 65(69)75(79)83sts.
When the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16 cm, bind off the middle 27(27)29(29)29 sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 1x2sts at the neckline edge and the 17(19)21(23)25shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm. Leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21sts on hold for the neckline(e.g. on a piece of yarn). Work one side of the neckline at a time. Bind off 3x2 sts on every other row at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)21(23)25 shoulder sts.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Using the off-white yarn, cast on 39(39)41(41)43 sts and work ribbing for 2 rows. Then work 2 rows with Christmas, 2 rows with Off-white, 2 rows Christmas and 3 rows Off-white.
Work 2 rows of stockinette st with Off-white. Then begin the colourwork from row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the bottom. Use it to determine the starting point for the pattern repeat. Keep repeating rows 1-16 of the chart.
Note: When the piece measures 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)3(2,5)2,5 cm 6(8)9(12)13 more times = 53(57)61(67)71 sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork chart.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x3 sts at both ends. Decrease 4x1on every other row at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and the off-white yarn, pick up and knit the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 84(84)86(86)88 sts in total. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the sleeve seams and the side seams.
