Working from traditional sweater "recipes," DONNA DRUCHUNAS and DEBBIE O'NEILL developed two sweaters - one big, one little. Sleeves, worked in the round, are sewn into steeked armholes in the traditional manner. Bold, graphic patterning is the hallmark of Norwegian color work. Smooth superwash wool highlights stitch detail and crisp, clean lines.
Finished Size: 24 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54)" bust/chest circumference. Two smallest sizes will fit a 2 year old (6 year old). Sweaters shown measure 30" and 42".
Yarn: GGH Wollywasch (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): Woman's: #161 dark charcoal (MC), #26 natural (CC1), #73 red (CC2). Child's: #26 natural (MC), #161 dark charcoal (CC1), #73 red (CC2). You will need: 5 (6, 9, 10, 13, 16) balls of MC, 2 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls of CC1, 1 ball of CC2 for all sizes. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light
Gauge: 24 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24", 32", or 40" circular (cir), depending on chosen size; 16" circular and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24", 32" or 40" circular, depending on chosen size; 16" circular; and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); sewing machine; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2007