Cookie Parade Sweater

Knitted Christmas jumper for children.
The garment is knitted from the top down with a round yoke and multicoloured pattern featuring gingerbread and hearts. Sizes 2–14 years.

SIZE:
Child's height in cm:
92 - 98/104 - 110/116 - 122/128 - 134/140 - 146/152-158/164
Corresponds to the approximate age of the child:
2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years

YARN:
DROPS SKY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
100-150-150-150-200-200-200 g colour 32, Nougat
50-50-50-100-100-100-100 g colour 01, White
50-50-50-50-50-50-50 g colour 35, Strawberry red

NEEDLES FOR SIZES 2 – 3/4 – 5/6 – 7/8 YEARS:
DROPS CIRCULAR KNOT size 4: Length 40 cm and 60 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR KNOT size 3: Length 40 cm and 60 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES NO. 4.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES NO. 3.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used - you only need one round stick of 80 cm in each row number.

NEEDLES FOR SIZES 9/10 – 11/12 – 13/14 YEARS:
DROPS CIRCULAR KNOT size 4: Length 40 cm and 80 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR KNOT size 3: Length 40 cm and 80 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES NO. 4.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES NO. 3.
The MAGIC LOOP technique can be used - you only need one 80 cm circular needle in each row number.

KNITTING SPEED:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows in height with stockinette stitch on needles 4 = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Remember that needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches in 10 cm, change to thicker needles. If you get too few stitches in 10 cm, change to thinner needles.